Description
Alcatel OT-255 Gray, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Here the Alcatel OT-255 comes in Gray with its Qwerty Keyboard, GSM unlocked, factory refurbished and tested and graded by TG, with the original battery, battery door, charger, guide, and retail box as listed. It is a tiny 2G texting phone with a 1.8-inch screen, no camera, and GPRS data, so exporters serving GSM 2G markets buy it as a cheap keyboard handset, and prop buyers take it as a 2010 budget phone. It has no US carrier service.
The Alcatel OT-255 is a 2010 budget candybar built around a four-row QWERTY keyboard and a 1.8-inch color display in a body small and light enough to disappear in a pocket. It has no camera, no 3G, no Wi-Fi, no 3.5 mm jack, and no memory card slot; what it offers is texting, email over GPRS, notes, a weather app, an alarm, and a Fake Call feature, with a day or two of battery per charge. Alcatel sold it in bright colors as a pay-as-you-go phone.
TG Wireless sells the OT-255 in A Grade to exporters serving GSM 2G markets, where a keyboard phone for texting still has buyers, and to prop and collector shops.
Key specifications
| Model | Alcatel One Touch OT-255 (2010) |
|---|---|
| Color | Gray |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Compact QWERTY candybar |
| Display | 1.8-inch color LCD |
| Keyboard | Full QWERTY with soft keys and direction pad |
| Camera | None |
| Network | GSM 2G with GPRS data; no 3G or LTE |
| Connectivity | No Wi-Fi, no 3.5 mm jack, no memory card slot |
| Software | SMS, email, notes, weather, alarm clock, Fake Call, rearrangeable shortcuts |
| Battery | Rated for a day or two per charge in review testing |
| Box contents (as listed) | Handset, original battery, original battery door, original charger, user guide, retail box |
Condition: Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished units have been reconditioned to close-to-new working order. They are not brand new and may show light signs of handling. TG tests and grades each unit before it ships. Tell your account manager whether you need units with the original box and accessories or handset-only packs; the mix varies by lot.
Network and compatibility
The OT-255 is a 2G GSM phone with GPRS data only. T-Mobile closed its 2G network on August 3, 2026, and AT&T retired 2G in 2017, so the OT-255 has no US carrier service. Both listings are GSM unlocked; see the network status line in the table. The listing's custom field says GPRS and Wi-Fi, but the phone has no Wi-Fi radio, so plan on GPRS only. Export to GSM 2G markets, where a cheap texting phone still sells, is the realistic channel.
Resale fit
- Exporters supplying GSM 2G markets with low-cost QWERTY texting phones.
- Prop houses and collectors who want a colorful 2010 budget QWERTY phone.
- Buyers of backup and festival phones where the SIM moves from a smartphone to a cheap handset.
- Parts and display stock for shops supporting Alcatel feature phones abroad.
Ordering from TG Wireless
TG Wireless sells to the trade. Pricing is shown to approved dealer accounts, and your account manager confirms availability, quantities, and grade mix before invoicing. Orders typically ship within 24 hours of order placement by FedEx, UPS, or DHL, within the United States and internationally. TG Wireless's 12-month warranty applies, with coverage and RMA handling per your order documentation. Resellers with a valid resale certificate are not charged sales tax. The FAQ covers account setup and shipping questions.
