Description
Motorola U9 Black Carrier Returns, A Grade
Black Motorola PEBL U9, listed as Motorola-u9-black-cr, graded A-stock from carrier returns that were tested on receipt. A black U9 with the hidden OLED display intact is a collector and prop piece, and lightly used units also fit export dealers serving 2G GSM markets; lock state is confirmed with your account manager.
The Motorola PEBL U9 is the 2007 second-generation PEBL: a glossy, rounded clamshell with a hidden external OLED display that shows through the shell, touch-sensitive external music keys, a 2 MP camera, a music player with microSD expansion, stereo Bluetooth, and 2G GSM with EDGE data. It kept the original PEBL's pebble shape but added the music features Motorola was pushing across its 2007 range.
TG Wireless offers the U9 to collector and retro-tech buyers who want the PEBL with the hidden display, to prop departments, and to exporters serving markets where 2G GSM service is still live. It has no US carrier service today.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola PEBL U9 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | Lock not stated |
| Release | 2007 |
| Form factor | Glossy rounded clamshell with hidden external OLED display |
| Camera | 2 MP |
| Music | Music player with touch-sensitive external controls |
| Expansion | microSD slot |
| Connectivity | 2G GSM with EDGE, stereo Bluetooth |
Condition: A Grade
A Grade (A-Stock) units are lightly used, fully tested, and working, and may show very minor nicks or scratches. Units are supplied as graded; ask your account manager about packaging (original box, accessories, or handset only) when you request a quote.
Network and compatibility
The PEBL U9 is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. 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.
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 Motorola feature phones from the 2000s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct handsets in a known color.
- 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.
