Description
Motorola F3 900/1800 (export), Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory refurbished Motorola F3 units on the 900/1800 MHz GSM bands, GSM unlocked and listed for export; the SKU identifies the black finish. Reconditioned F3 stock fits distributors who supply prepaid counters in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia and need a working e-ink bar phone at a lower ticket than new. Packaging is confirmed per lot by your account manager.
This is the 900/1800 MHz build of the Motorola F3 MOTOFONE, the 2006 ultra-basic GSM bar phone with an e-ink segment display, a flush keypad, a dust-resistant body about 9 mm thick, a speakerphone, and spoken menu prompts. It stores up to 250 contacts on the SIM, has no camera or browser, and was built to run for days on a charge in markets with unreliable power.
TG Wireless lists the 900/1800 version as an export item: it is the band pair used across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and much of Asia, which is where the remaining live 2G networks and the buyers for a simple durable handset are.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola F3 (MOTOFONE), candybar |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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 F3 is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. The listing gives its GSM bands as 900/1800 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. Those bands do not match US GSM frequencies, so the phone is export-only.
Resale fit
- Export lots for regions where 2G GSM service is still live and a simple tested handset sells at a low ticket.
- Distributors in Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia that still sell basic GSM bars for prepaid activation.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working Motorola feature phones from the 2000s.
- 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.
