Description
Motorola C975, New, GSM unlocked
Brand new Motorola C975, GSM unlocked, the early 3G cellphone with twin cameras for video calling, an MP3 player, and a card slot. A sealed first-generation UMTS Motorola is a collector's item, so shops that trade in early 3G hardware and prop houses are the first buyers, with exporters taking surplus for markets where UMTS or GSM still runs.
The Motorola C975 is a 2004 entry-level 3G candybar sold through the Hutchison 3 network in Europe, one of the first affordable UMTS phones. It carries two cameras, an external VGA unit with LED light and 4x digital zoom and a front camera for video calling, plus a 65k-color display, an MP3 player, a memory card slot up to 256 MB, voice-activated dialing, and the 3G video services of the day.
TG Wireless offers new C975 units to collectors of early 3G hardware, to prop departments, and to exporters serving markets where UMTS or 2G GSM networks still run.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola C975 |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Year | 2004 |
| Form factor | Candybar |
| Display | 65k-color |
| Cameras | External VGA 640 x 480 with LED light and 4x digital zoom, plus front camera for video calling |
| 3G services | Video calling, video messaging, video clip downloads |
| Media | MP3 player, memory card slot up to 256 MB |
| Features | Voice-activated dialing, multi-call |
| Connectivity | 3G UMTS with GSM fallback, Bluetooth-free design as sold on 3 |
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.
Network and compatibility
The Motorola C975 is a GSM/UMTS phone with 3G data and no LTE or VoLTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile ended 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it cannot register on a US network today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Buyers move it into export markets where GSM or UMTS is still live, to collectors, prop houses, parts dealers, and Wi-Fi-only use where supported.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where UMTS 2100 or 2G GSM service is still live and a simple 3G candybar still has a buyer.
- Collectors of early 3G handsets and Hutchison 3 launch-era phones.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments dressing mid-2000s scenes.
- Parts and display units.
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.
