Description
Motorola F3 850/1900 Black, New, GSM unlocked
Brand new Motorola F3 in black on the 850/1900 MHz GSM band pair, GSM unlocked, with the original battery, battery door, charger, manual, and box. Exporters who ship to Latin American prepaid markets take sealed F3 units in quantity because the e-ink display and long standby still sell at the entry price point.
The Motorola F3, marketed as the MOTOFONE, is a 2006 ultra-basic GSM phone designed for first-time and prepaid users in emerging markets. Its defining feature is an e-ink segment display that stays readable in direct sunlight and sips power, paired with a flush keypad, a dust-resistant body about 9 mm thick, a speakerphone, and spoken menu prompts. It stores contacts on the SIM only and has no camera, browser, or data use beyond SMS.
TG Wireless offers the 850/1900 MHz version to exporters who supply the Americas where 2G GSM service is still live, and to collectors, prop houses, and parts buyers who want the distinctive e-ink Motorola.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola F3 (MOTOFONE), candybar |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Slim bar, about 9 mm thick, flush-fitting keypad, dust-resistant design |
| Display | ClearVision electrophoretic (e-ink) segment display, two lines of six characters |
| Connectivity | 2G GSM, dual band |
| Contacts | Stored on the SIM only, up to 250 entries; last 20 dialed, received, and missed calls |
| Audio | Speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, voice prompts in local languages |
| Prepaid feature | Reports prepaid balance after each call or message where the network supports it |
| In the box | Battery, battery door, charger, manual, and box per the source |
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 F3 is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. The listing gives its GSM bands as 850/1900 MHz. US carriers shut down 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile retired 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it gets no US voice or data service today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses: export to live-GSM markets, collectors, film and TV props, parts, and display units. The 850/1900 pairing targets North and South American GSM networks.
Resale fit
- Export lots for regions where 2G GSM service is still live and a simple tested handset sells at a low ticket.
- Prepaid counters in Latin American markets where a sealed F3 still sells as an emergency or secondary phone.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working Motorola feature phones from the 2000s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct handsets in a known color.
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.
