Boulder, Colo. – April 7, 2026
Cellular Recycler today announced a new Strategic Channel Partner Agreement with the Associated Carrier Group (ACG), the premier buying consortium for Tier 2, Tier 3, and MVNO carriers.
The partnership positions Cellular Recycler as ACG’s preferred provider of trade-in, device recovery, and lifecycle management programs across ACG’s 36-member carrier network. ACG members will now have direct access to Cellular Recycler’s Trade-In Program with integrated Apple Trade-In Kit Technology. Apple grades the device using OS-embedded diagnostics with AI/ML visual inspection. Cellular Recycler delivers the Enhanced Trade-In Value to the customer at the Point of Sale on eligible top-tier grades. Cellular Recycler also establishes the Apple Development Fund, with quarterly accrual to the carrier — deployable as MDF, associate incentives, or trade-in marketing campaigns at the carrier’s direction.
“As a former Chairman of ACG, I know firsthand how critical it is for ACG member carriers to deliver the absolute best customer experience while protecting margins. Cellular Recycler’s Apple Trade-In Kit Technology Provider designation, combined with our Boulder-based processing, weekly auctions, and proprietary e-commerce platform, gives ACG carriers a true competitive edge: higher trade-in offers for their customers, self-funding associate incentives, and maximizing the lifecycle value on every device. We’re thrilled to bring this proven program to the entire ACG community.”
— Barry Nothstine, VP – Carrier Channel Development, Cellular Recycler
“ACG exists to help our members lower costs and strengthen their customer offerings. Partnering with Cellular Recycler gives our carriers immediate access to Apple’s Trade-In Kit Technology Provider program and a best-in-class device recovery solution. We’re excited to work together to deliver real value to every ACG member and their subscribers.”
— Russ Lipinski, President, Associated Carrier Group
About Cellular Recycler
Cellular Recycler is an Apple Authorized Trade-In Kit Technology Provider. Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Cellular Recycler has 23 years of global operational experience and maintains R2v3, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications. Cellular Recycler turns carrier trade-ins into high-margin downstream revenue through its Global Sales Channels.
About Associated Carrier Group
The Associated Carrier Group (ACG) is a member-owned consortium of Tier 2, Tier 3, MNO and MVNO carriers dedicated to lowering device, accessory, and infrastructure costs while enhancing member competitiveness.
Media Contact
Harold Edwards | VP Business Development, Cellular Recycler | [email protected] | 720.796.8605 | cellularrecycler.com