Cinco Technologies purchases telecom copper wire from carriers transitioning to fiber. We offer competitive market-based pricing for all copper grades. You handle removal, we handle fair payment and efficient processing.
As telecommunications providers transition from copper to fiber-optic networks, a significant opportunity emerges: monetizing millions of pounds of legacy copper infrastructure. Cinco Technologies specializes in telecom copper wire purchasing, providing competitive pricing and streamlined transactions for carriers looking to maximize value from their copper-to-fiber migration.
With copper prices reaching multi-year highs and telecom companies sitting on billions of dollars in recoverable copper assets, now is the ideal time to implement a strategic copper recovery program. Whether you're a major carrier planning network-wide fiber deployment or a regional provider upgrading selective markets, Cinco Technologies delivers competitive pricing and efficient purchasing processes to turn your old wires into new wealth.
The telecommunications industry faces an unprecedented copper recovery opportunity:
Major carriers including AT&T, Verizon, Lumen (formerly CenturyLink), and Frontier are accelerating fiber deployment while simultaneously planning copper recovery operations to offset migration costs.
Multiple factors are driving copper demand higher. The clean energy transition requires massive copper quantities - electric vehicle batteries need 183 pounds per vehicle, wind turbines use 4.7 tons each, and solar installations require substantial wiring. Supply constraints from difficult mining conditions and geopolitical factors compound the demand pressure. Annual copper demand is projected to grow by 50% by 2040.
The FCC has tracked copper network shutdowns since 2017, documenting the industry's shift to fiber with 134 AT&T copper shutdown plans in 2023 alone, accelerating retirement of legacy copper infrastructure nationwide.
Cinco Technologies purchases your copper wire directly, providing a streamlined path to monetize your legacy infrastructure:
Competitive Pricing:
What We Purchase:
Step 1: Initial Assessment
Step 2: Pricing Proposal
Step 3: Material Delivery
Step 4: Inspection and Payment
Understanding copper grades helps you maximize value from your telecom infrastructure:
#1 Bare Bright Copper (Highest Value):
#1 Copper (High Value):
#2 Copper (Standard Telecom Grade):
Insulated Copper Wire (Variable Value):
Light Copper (Lower Value):
Simple preparation steps can significantly increase your copper revenue:
We purchase copper in any condition, but preparation increases value. We're happy to provide guidance on preparation methods.
Most telecom providers work with construction contractors for copper removal during fiber deployment. We can:
If you need recommendations for copper recovery contractors in your area, we can provide referrals to qualified partners.
Underground copper presents unique challenges that affect value:
Aerial plant copper typically has:
Inside plant copper includes:
Central office copper is often high-grade and concentrated, making it particularly valuable.
Traditional phone companies have extensive copper recovery opportunities from decades of copper infrastructure. We work with ILECs on large-scale fiber migration projects with phased copper purchasing aligned to deployment schedules.
Competitive carriers upgrading infrastructure generate copper from metro fiber deployments, business customer migrations, facility-based CLEC plant retirement, and colocation/central office upgrades.
Cable companies with legacy copper infrastructure from coax-to-fiber migrations, node consolidation, legacy telephone service retirement, and amplifier/power supply upgrades.
Small and mid-sized carriers benefit from copper sales to offset fiber construction costs. We work with RDOF and BEAD-funded fiber projects where copper revenue helps funding gaps.
We offer transparent pricing tied directly to commodity copper markets:
We understand telecommunications infrastructure and operations:
Partner with confidence:
Facilities positioned to serve major telecom markets:
Your copper is processed responsibly:
Contact Cinco Technologies to discuss your copper purchasing needs:
We'll provide a competitive copper purchasing proposal:
Many carriers establish ongoing copper purchasing relationships:
We purchase copper only. You or your contractors handle removal. We can recommend qualified copper recovery contractors if needed.
We have facilities in Ohio and California. We can also coordinate pickup logistics from your location if delivery is not feasible.
Upon delivery, we inspect and weigh the copper, confirm grade based on industry standards, and apply the agreed-upon pricing. You receive documentation showing weight, grade, and payment calculation.
We purchase copper in any condition. Contaminated or damaged copper has lower value but is still marketable. We provide pricing based on actual copper content and processing requirements.
Payment is typically issued within 48-72 hours of delivery and inspection, or per agreed payment terms for large ongoing projects.
We purchase copper in quantities from small loads to truckload volumes. Minimum quantities may apply for delivery to our facilities; contact us for details.
Yes. We can provide current market pricing and forward price commitments for copper you'll deliver in the future, helping you plan fiber deployment financials.
We provide weight tickets, purchase receipts, and certificates of recycling suitable for your financial records and sustainability reporting.
Yes. We also purchase aluminum cable, steel strand, electronics equipment, and batteries. Contact us about comprehensive material purchasing for your fiber migration project.
The telecom industry's copper-to-fiber transition represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to recover billions of dollars in copper value. As fiber deployment accelerates and copper prices remain elevated, now is the ideal time to monetize your legacy copper infrastructure.
Whether you're planning a single fiber deployment project or a multi-year network transformation, Cinco Technologies provides competitive pricing and efficient purchasing to maximize value from your legacy copper infrastructure.
Turn your old wires into new wealth. Contact Cinco Technologies today for telecom copper wire purchasing.
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