How to cut Costs on Network Hardware (Despite Tariffs)
Businesses across the US are facing a harsh new reality: tariffs imposed in 2025 are driving up the costs of networking hardware by anywhere from 15% to over 25%. For IT decision-makers, this means every dollar spent on routers, switches, wireless gear, and cables is under greater scrutiny than ever before. Amid these price hikes, your choice of purchasing, upgrading, and managing networking infrastructure can make the difference between protecting your bottom line—or watching it erode.
But even in a high-tariff landscape, companies can fight back against rising costs. Here’s how you can smartly curb networking hardware expenses—while turning your surplus tech into immediate business value.
1. Reconsider How and Where You Buy Networking Gear
Vendor Diversification: Explore alternatives to traditional, big-name brands. Solutions from Ubiquiti, Ruckus, or even white-label networking hardware often offer comparable performance at a fraction of the cost, especially as proprietary brands pass tariff costs to buyers.
Leverage Commodity Hardware: Software-defined networking (SDN) can help de-couple your organization from proprietary, vendor-locked equipment, allowing use of generic or “white-box” switches and routers—lowering both initial investment and long-term maintenance expenses.
2. Upgrade Your Cost-Optimization Strategy
Virtualization and Cloud: Reduce reliance on on-premises hardware by moving core network services to the cloud or consolidating multiple appliances into virtual machines. This approach slashes not only hardware but also operational and energy costs.
Preventative Maintenance: Simple steps like routine firmware updates, active health monitoring, and proactive replacement of critical components extend the lifespan of in-use hardware, reducing unplanned outages and costly “panic buys”.
3. Cash In On Surplus Networking Hardware—With Legacy Tech Consulting
What if your “old” routers, switches, access points, or other tech could provide instant relief to your hardware budget? That’s where Legacy Tech Consulting comes in:
Legacy Tech Consulting buys over 90 types of hardware—including almost every kind of networking gear—for fast, fair value.
We Purchase the Hardware You No Longer Use: Routers, switches, access points, VoIP phones, hubs, repeaters, modems, and even the cabling in your server closet.
Flexible, Hassle-Free Logistics: We handle national pickup, help with packing, provide free shipping, and offer certified data destruction if needed for security.
Immediate Offers, Fast Payment: Whether you want immediate up-front funds, credits for future purchases, or payment terms tailored to your company’s workflow—we adapt to your preferences.
Environmental Benefit: By reselling, redeploying, or properly recycling legacy gear, you not only capture dollars trapped in unused hardware but also minimize e-waste and improve your company’s sustainability profile.
Getting Started Is Easy
Assess your inventory of unused or surplus tech—whether it’s excess from an upgrade cycle, overbought after a project, or just sitting on shelves.
Visit Legacy Tech Consulting’s website to get a quote or contact our team for a customized valuation of your inventory.
Receive an offer and choose your preferred payment and logistics options—the process is purpose-built for minimal disruption and maximum return.
Don’t Let Tariffs Win—Extract Value Where Others Miss It
US tariffs may be inflating sticker prices for networking hardware, but smart IT leaders can outmaneuver these headwinds. By optimizing sourcing, embracing software-defined solutions, and—most importantly—recovering value from equipment you no longer need via buyback programs like those from Legacy Tech Consulting, you unlock capital that can be redeployed to drive business growth.
Let’s turn your legacy—from hardware to savings—into your competitive edge.
Start your hardware sell-back journey now and see how Legacy Tech Consulting can help protect your bottom line—even in a turbulent tariff market.
