Description
Motorola C261 Black, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Black Motorola C261, GSM unlocked, a Factory RB cellphone reconditioned to close-to-new working order, with the VGA camera, color display, and speakerphone of the model. Exporters who supply thin camera candybars to markets with live 2G GSM service take reconditioned black units in volume, and prop departments use them as anonymous mid-2000s handsets.
The Motorola C261 is a slim 2006 GSM candybar that put a VGA camera, a large color TFT screen, MMS, Wireless Village instant messaging, a WAP 2.0 browser over GPRS, and a speakerphone into an entry-level price bracket. Battery life was rated at 450 minutes of talk time and 250 hours of standby. It has no 3G and no Wi-Fi, which keeps it simple and cheap to support.
TG Wireless offers the C261 to exporters serving markets where 2G GSM is still live, to collectors of thin mid-2000s Motorolas, to prop departments, and to parts dealers.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola C261 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Year | 2006 |
| Form factor | Thin candybar |
| Display | Large color TFT |
| Camera | VGA |
| Messaging and data | SMS, MMS, Wireless Village instant messaging, WAP 2.0 over GPRS class 8 |
| Audio | Speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones |
| Battery life | Up to 450 minutes talk time and 250 hours standby as listed |
| Entertainment | Embedded games, downloadable screensavers, wallpapers, and ringtones |
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 Motorola C261 is a 2G GSM phone with GPRS or EDGE data and no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile switched off 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so this handset gets no service on any US network. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets with live GSM service, collectors, film and TV props, parts, and display units.
Resale fit
- Export lots for regions where 2G GSM service is still live and a simple tested handset sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working feature phones from the 2000s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct handsets.
- Parts and display units for repair shops and store fixtures.
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.
