Description
Motorola C140 Black/Silver 900/1800, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory Refurbished Motorola C140 in Black/silver, a 900/1800 Unlocked GSM Cellphone reconditioned to close-to-new working order (the listing's 'Factory Refubished' is a spelling slip), supplied with battery, charger, and retail box. Exporters take refurbished C140 units for 900/1800 GSM markets where a basic Motorola with long talk time still sells at retail, and institutional buyers use them as loaner handsets abroad.
The Motorola C140 is a mid-2000s entry-level GSM candybar built for European and Asian 900/1800 MHz networks, with a rounded compact shape, a color TFT display with zoom font for dialing, iTAP predictive text, a 100-entry phone book, three preloaded games, downloadable monophonic ringtones with a ringtone composer, a calendar with alarm, calculator, currency converter, stop watch, a lantern light, and auto keypad lock. Its battery is rated for up to 700 minutes of talk time and 450 hours of standby.
TG Wireless sells the C140 factory refurbished to exporters who supply basic voice-and-text phones to live 2G GSM markets, to institutional buyers who need simple loaner handsets abroad, and to collectors and prop buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola C140, black and silver |
|---|---|
| Color | Black / Silver |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Compact candybar |
| Display | Color TFT with zoom font |
| Cellular | Dual-band GSM 900/1800 MHz; 2G only, no 3G or LTE |
| Messaging | SMS text with iTAP predictive text; picture messaging |
| Phone book | 100 entries with multi-letter search |
| Extras | Three preloaded games, ringtone composer, calendar with alarm, calculator, currency converter, stop watch, lantern, auto keypad lock |
| Battery life | Up to 700 minutes talk, up to 450 hours standby (as stated in the listing) |
| In the box (as listed) | Handset, original battery, battery door, 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. The listing states the retail box with the original battery, battery door, charger, and user guide.
Network and compatibility
The C140 is a 2G GSM phone on the 900/1800 MHz bands only. Those bands are not used by US carriers, and in any case T-Mobile closed the last US 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026 after the 2022 3G shutdowns, so the C140 has never had and cannot get US service. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. In Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America it works on 900/1800 2G GSM networks that remain live, where it is a practical basic phone.
Resale fit
- Export to 900/1800 MHz GSM markets in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America where basic 2G phones still sell.
- Institutional and NGO buyers who need simple low-cost handsets for programs abroad.
- Collectors and prop buyers who want a mid-2000s Motorola candybar that powers on.
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.
