Description
Alcatel OT-980 3G Wi-Fi Android QWERTY Touchscreen, New, GSM unlocked
This Alcatel OT-980 3G WI-FI Android Qwerty Keyboard Touchscreen is sold new in the Alcatel retail box and GSM unlocked; the listing names no color, so confirm the finish with your account manager. A boxed 2010 Android 2.1 slider suits exporters serving GSM and UMTS 900/2100 markets and collectors of early Android hardware, since it has no US service.
The Alcatel OT-980 is a 2010 portrait slider that brought Android 2.1 Eclair to the budget end of the market: a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen over a slide-out QWERTY keypad. It carries a 2 MP camera, GPS with an e-compass, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, a 3.5 mm headphone jack, 194 MB of user memory with microSD expansion, Google apps, and a 1,150 mAh battery rated for over 6 hours of 3G talk time. Its radios are quad-band 2G GSM and 3G on 900/2100 MHz, with no LTE.
TG Wireless sells the OT-980 new in the retail box to exporters serving GSM markets where UMTS 900/2100 still runs, to collectors of early Android hardware, and to prop and parts buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | Alcatel One Touch OT-980 |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Released | 2010 |
| Operating system | Android 2.1 Eclair |
| Form factor | Portrait slider with QWERTY keypad and touchscreen |
| Display | 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen, 320 x 240 (QVGA), 262K colors |
| Camera | 2 MP (2.1 MP per source) with video recording |
| Cellular | GSM 850/900/1800/1900; 3G UMTS 900/2100 with HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA 5.76 Mbps; no LTE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, GPS with e-compass, USB 2.0 micro-USB, 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Memory | 194 MB user memory; microSD up to 32 GB (source also says 16 GB) |
| Battery | 1,150 mAh lithium; up to 400 hours standby, up to 8 hours talk (over 6 hours on 3G) |
| Size | 112.5 x 60.4 x 15.9 mm |
| In the box (as listed) | Handset, battery, battery door, charger, stereo headset, data cable, user guide, Alcatel retail box |
Condition: New
Brand new units in the original box with the original in-box accessories as listed. Nothing has been activated or reconditioned. If your channel needs sealed retail packaging rather than open-box new, say so when you request a quote so the account manager can confirm how the lot is packed. Source lists the package as the handset, original battery, battery door, charger, stereo headset, data cable, user guide, and Alcatel retail box.
Network and compatibility
The OT-980 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with no LTE, and its 3G works only on 900/2100 MHz, bands never used by US carriers. With US 3G networks closed in 2022 and T-Mobile's 2G GSM network retired on August 3, 2026, it receives no cellular service on any US carrier today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Its market is export to regions where GSM and UMTS 900/2100 continue, plus collectors, props, and Wi-Fi-only use.
Resale fit
- Exporters serving GSM and UMTS 900/2100 markets where a boxed QWERTY Android slider still retails.
- Collectors of early Android hardware who want a sealed-era 2010 Eclair device in the original box.
- Film, TV, and photo props calling for a 2010 slider phone.
- Parts dealers sourcing keypads, sliders, and batteries.
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.
