Description
Alcatel OT-981A 3G WI-FI Android Eclair 2.1 Qwerty Keyboard Touchscreen, A Grade, GSM Unlocked
A Grade Alcatel OT-981A from carrier-return stock: a 3G and WI-FI Android Eclair 2.1 slider with a Qwerty Keyboard, 2.8-inch Touchscreen, 2.1 MP camera, and GPS, GSM Unlocked and tested by TG on receipt with light wear at most. Exporters serving Latin American markets with live AWS 3G take it as a tested keyboard Android, and collectors want an early Android slider that works.
The Alcatel OT-981A is a 2011 entry Android 2.1 Eclair portrait slider that gives the user both a 2.8-inch 320 x 240 touchscreen with a virtual keyboard and a slide-out hardware QWERTY keypad. It has a 2.1 MP camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a media player with a 3.5 mm jack, microSD expansion up to 16 GB, micro-USB, and a battery rated for 6 hours of 3G talk, in a 112.5 x 60.4 x 15.9 mm body. The A variant runs quad-band GSM with 3G on 1700/2100 MHz, the T-Mobile US AWS pairing. TG Wireless sells this A Grade carrier-return lot to exporters, collectors of early Android sliders, and parts buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | Alcatel OT-981A |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 2.1 Eclair |
| Form factor | Portrait slider with QWERTY keypad, 112.5 x 60.4 x 15.9 mm |
| Display | 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen, 320 x 240, 262k colors |
| Camera | 2.1 MP with video recording |
| Connectivity | GSM 850/900/1800/1900, 3G UMTS 1700/2100 MHz, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, micro-USB |
| Memory | microSD expansion up to 16 GB |
| Audio | MP3 player, 3.5 mm jack, hardware volume keys |
| Messaging | SMS with Android input, MMS 1.2, email POP3/IMAP4, multi-IM |
| Battery | Up to 6 h talk time on 3G |
Condition: A Grade
A Grade (A-Stock) units are lightly used, fully tested, and working, and may show very minor nicks or scratches. Units are supplied as graded; ask your account manager about packaging (original box, accessories, or handset only) when you request a quote.
Network and compatibility
The OT-981A is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with no LTE or VoLTE. Its 3G runs on the 1700/2100 AWS pairing that T-Mobile US retired in 2022, and T-Mobile shut down 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it has no US carrier service today. This lot is GSM unlocked; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets where GSM or AWS UMTS remains live, Wi-Fi use for its Android 2.1 apps, collectors, props, and parts.
Resale fit
- Export to GSM and AWS UMTS markets in Latin America where a QWERTY Android slider still sells.
- Collectors and prop departments that want a working early Android 2.1 slider.
- Wi-Fi and offline use for legacy app testing and display.
- Parts and display stock for repair shops servicing Alcatel OT-series sliders.
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.
