Description
Motorola V181 900/1800 export, Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished Motorola V181, listed as Motorola-v181-rb, a budget GSM 900/1800 clamshell sold as an export lot. This is a prepaid-counter flip for exporters serving regions with live 2G GSM service, and a generic mid-2000s background phone for prop departments; color is confirmed per lot by your account manager.
The Motorola V181 is a 2006 entry-level clamshell in the same budget V-series as the V171 and V176: a light flip phone with a color internal display, an external caller-ID display, polyphonic ringtones, SMS and MMS, and 2G GSM with GPRS data on the 900/1800 MHz bands. It was a first phone and prepaid handset in Europe, Asia, and Latin America and never had a US carrier release in this band set.
TG Wireless lists this refurbished lot for exporters serving markets where 900/1800 MHz GSM voice service is still live, and for collector, prop, and parts buyers. It has no US bands and no US service.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola V181 |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM 900/1800 export lot, lock not stated |
| Release | 2006 |
| Form factor | Entry-level clamshell with external caller-ID display |
| Display | Color internal display |
| Connectivity | 2G GSM 900/1800 per the listing, GPRS data |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS |
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 V181 is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. The listing gives its GSM bands as 900/1800. 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. Export only; the bands do not match US GSM.
Resale fit
- Export lots for regions where 2G GSM 900/1800 service is still live and a plain tested handset sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working early-2000s Motorola handsets.
- 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.
