Description
Motorola Q Purple, Factory Refurbished, Verizon / Page Plus CDMA
The Purple Motorola Q listed here is factory refurbished, a Verizon-network CDMA unit offered under the Page Plus label, with the thin QWERTY body, thumbwheel, and Windows Mobile 5.0 that defined the model. Collectors assembling a color set of early smartphones and wardrobe departments dressing a 2006 office scene are the realistic buyers.
The Motorola Q of 2006 was Motorola's answer to the BlackBerry and, at launch, the thinnest QWERTY smartphone sold: a slim candy bar with electroluminescent keys, a side thumbwheel for one-handed control, an internal antenna, a landscape color screen, a 1.3 MP camera with photo light, video and MP3 playback, a speakerphone, voice dialing, and Bluetooth. It was among the first devices on Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone edition, with Exchange 2003 push email out of the box, and the original version ran on Verizon's CDMA network with EV-DO data.
Collectors of early smartphones, prop houses, and parts dealers buy the Q from TG Wireless in refurbished condition and in three colors; no US network can activate it today.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola Q, original CDMA version (Verizon Wireless network; listed for Page Plus) |
|---|---|
| Color | Purple |
| Network status | Verizon / Page Plus, CDMA |
| Released | 2006 |
| Operating system | Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone edition with Exchange 2003 push email |
| Form factor | Thin QWERTY candy bar with thumbwheel and electroluminescent keys |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with photo light, video capture |
| Cellular | CDMA 800/1900 with EV-DO data; no GSM, no LTE |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, speakerphone, voice-activated dialing, mini-USB |
| Media | MP3 audio and video playback, web browsing |
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 Q is a CDMA-only smartphone. Verizon retired CDMA on December 31, 2022, and Page Plus runs on Verizon, so the Q cannot be activated on any US carrier, and it has no GSM radio for use abroad. See the network status line in the table for the carrier branding. Realistic uses are collecting, film and TV props, display units, and parts; Windows Mobile 5.0 has no modern app or sync support, so Wi-Fi use is not a practical purpose for this model.
Resale fit
- Collectors of early smartphones and Windows Mobile hardware, especially in the less common blue and purple finishes.
- Film, TV, and theater productions that need a correct 2006 business smartphone.
- Parts and display stock for Q keyboards, screens, and batteries.
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.
