This is the 13390th most frequent Russian word.
надобность
Necessity; need.
Here, 'надобности' refers to a necessity or requirement, suggesting the absence of need for the new phone.
У меня нет надобности покупать новый телефон.
I have no need to buy a new phone.
'Надобность' is used to express potential necessity, indicating readiness to act if required.
Если будет надобность, я смогу помочь с проектом.
If there is a need, I will be able to help with the project.
The word 'надобность' highlights that the need for using something (old equipment) has ceased to exist.