💙💗 What values do GRADE MOBILE and Coop Mobile share that made this partnership a natural fit?

At GRADE MOBILE, we’ve always believed that mobile technology should be smarter – both for your wallet, and for the planet. From day one, our mission has been to offer people a more affordable, flexible and sustainable mobile service, giving people a better way to stay connected without the lock-in, e-waste, or inflated pricing you see elsewhere in the industry.

That’s why partnering with Coop Mobile felt like a natural fit.

Coop Mobile has a long-standing legacy of community-first values, transparency, and trust. Like us, they believe that essential services such as mobile network and device access should be accessible, fair, and responsible. Together, we’re building a mobile network experience that combines ethical tech, customer empowerment, and planet-friendly practices.

We also share a vision of doing good while doing business. Whether that’s extending the life of devices through our circular refurb model, to offering customers fair pricing and flexible options, or reducing e-waste and carbon impact; we’re aligned on the bigger picture.

This isn’t just a business partnership. It’s a shared commitment to people-powered tech, designed to give more back to our customers, and the world we live in.

🌱 Why is collaboration so important in creating more sustainable and affordable tech solutions and how does this support GRADE MOBILE’s sustainability goals?

At GRADE MOBILE, we know that real change doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens through collaboration, shared values, and collective momentum.

The tech industry has historically been dominated by rapid upgrades, locked-in contracts, and a throwaway culture that’s taken a serious toll on both consumers’ wallets and the environment. That’s why collaboration is essential. It allows us to challenge outdated systems, pool innovation, and create scalable alternatives that put people and the planet first.

By partnering with like-minded organisations, like Coop Mobile, we’re able to amplify what we stand for:

• Making refurbished devices the mainstream choice, not the second-best one

• Extending the life cycle of tech, keeping it out of landfill and in circulation

• Offering more flexible, fairer pricing models, so customers don’t have to choose between staying connected and staying within budget

Collaboration gives us reach, resilience, and relevance. Whether that’s through logistics, education, or mobile tech infrastructure, we’re stronger when we work together to build solutions that are accessible, ethical, and future proof.

This partnership is another step toward our sustainability goals: lowering e-waste, cutting carbon emissions, and creating a circular economy that works for everyone. We’re not just selling phones – we’re reshaping how tech is bought, sold, and valued. And we can’t do that alone.

🤝 Why was it important for GRADE MOBILE to partner with a brand like COOP?

Partnering with a brand like Channel Island Coop was a deliberate and meaningful decision for us at GRADE MOBILE, because we believe the future of mobile technology should be local, ethical, and people-first.

Channel Island Coop has deep roots in communities and a long-standing reputation for trust, transparency, and fairness. These values perfectly align with our own mission to make tech more accessible, sustainable, and human.

We know that mobile networks and tech providers often feel impersonal, too complex, or disconnected from the everyday needs of customers. By collaborating with Coop, we’re able to meet people where they are, with mobile services and device options that feel familiar, fair, and community driven.

Ultimately, this partnership helps us build something bigger than mobile. It’s about trust, transparency, and tech that works for everyone. Channel Island Coop’s heritage and community focus bring exactly that – and together, we’re reshaping what responsible mobile looks like.

🔄 How does this partnership reflect GRADE MOBILE’s approach to doing business differently in the mobile industry?

At GRADE MOBILE, our entire business model is built around breaking the mould of what people expect from mobile tech – and this partnership with Coop Mobile is a clear reflection of that approach.

The traditional mobile industry has long been dominated by rigid contracts, overhyped upgrades, and a throwaway mindset. We do things differently. We believe mobile technology should be flexible, circular, transparent, and genuinely customer-first. That’s why we don’t just sell phones – we rethink how people access, use and value them.

By joining forces with Channel Island Coop, a brand that champions community, ethics, and simplicity, we’re showing that mobile services don’t have to be exclusive or complicated. They can be fair, sustainable, and smart – without compromising on quality or experience.

This partnership shows that we’re serious about:

• Redefining device access through price points for everyone in the community 

• Extending the life of tech through refurbished devices and responsible trade-ins

• Keeping costs down for customers without cutting corners

• Lowering the environmental impact of mobile technology, at scale

Together, we’re creating a mobile experience that reflects how people actually live today – affordable, values-driven, and rooted in the belief that doing good business means doing it differently.

This isn’t just a refresh; it’s a rework of what mobile can be. And we’re just getting started.

🔥 What excites you most personally about this partnership?

What excites us most is simple: this partnership makes mobile tech better for real people – and that’s been GRADE MOBILE’s mission from day one.

We’re not here to follow the traditional rulebook. We’re here to challenge it. By partnering with Coop Mobile, we get to do that with a brand that’s already trusted by communities, one that shares our values around fairness, accessibility, and sustainability.

It’s exciting to think about how many people this will reach:

• People who’ve felt stuck in overpriced contracts

• People who didn’t know there was a better way

• People who want to make more conscious choices with their tech – without paying the price for it

It’s also a huge milestone for us as a team. We've worked hard to build something different, and this partnership is proof that the industry is starting to shift. Together, we're showing that refurbished, flexible, and planet-friendly mobile solutions aren’t just possible – they’re the future.

So yes, we’re excited. But more importantly, we’re motivated. Motivated to do things differently, to reach more people, and to keep pushing the boundaries of what refurbished tech can look like.

🤝 What do both GRADE MOBILE and Coop Mobile gain from this partnership and how does it benefit their customers?

This partnership is a win-win – not just for GRADE MOBILE and Coop Mobile, but for the customers and communities we serve.

For GRADE MOBILE, partnering with a trusted, community-rooted brand like Coop Mobile gives us the opportunity to expand our reach, build on a foundation of shared values, and introduce sustainable, refurbished tech to even more people in a way that feels grounded, ethical, and accessible.

For Coop Mobile, working with GRADE MOBILE brings innovation, flexibility, and circular thinking to their mobile offer. We bring industry-leading experience in refurbished devices, trade-ins, and flexible mobile models – helping Coop Mobile stand out in an increasingly competitive digital space, while staying true to their purpose-driven roots.

Together, we combine trust + tech, offering something truly different:

✅ Affordable, flexible devices
♻️ A planet-positive, circular model
🤝 A customer-first approach

In the end, what we both gain is the chance to redefine mobile tech around what matters most – people, planet, and progress.

📲 What does this partnership actually change for customers?

For GRADE MOBILE customers, nothing changes, and that’s a good thing. You’ll still get the same flexible subscriptions, trusted refurbished devices, smart trade-ins, and the planet-friendly service we’ve always offered.

What has changed is that Coop Mobile customers now get access to everything GRADE MOBILE is known for, all while staying connected to a brand they know and trust.

So really, it’s a win all round:

• GRADE MOBILE stays GRADE MOBILE – no disruption, just more growth

• Coop Mobile gets an upgrade – powered by our tech, flexibility, and sustainable mission

• More customers get better mobile services – without overpaying or overcommitting

This partnership doesn’t change who we are – it just helps us share what we do with more people.

🚀 Looking ahead: how does this partnership support GRADE MOBILE’s long-term vision?

This partnership is more than a launch; it’s a signal of where we’re headed.

At GRADE MOBILE, our long-term vision is rooted in doing tech differently. That means moving away from wasteful upgrade cycles, rigid contracts, and high-cost tech – and toward a future that’s more flexible, affordable, and sustainable for everyone.

By partnering with Coop Mobile, we’re scaling that mission with a brand that’s already trusted, one that shares our commitment to community, ethics, and customer-first service.

This is a stepping stone to a future where mobile isn’t just about the next device – it’s about smarter choices, longer lifecycles, and giving customers full control of their tech journey.

So, when we say "device partner GRADE MOBILE", it’s not just a label – it’s a promise of what’s to come.

💬 Final Thoughts

Together, GRADE MOBILE and Coop Mobile are proving that mobile can be fairer, smarter, and better for the planet.

This isn’t just a partnership — it’s a new standard for ethical mobile.