Description
Motorola W173 Black GSM 900/1800, New, GSM unlocked
Brand new Motorola W173 Black, GSM Unlocked on 900/1800 MHz, the slim basic candybar with FM radio, speakerphone, and a color display, boxed with its original battery and charger. This is an export-only phone: distributors serving 2G GSM markets in Europe, Africa, and Asia buy it in volume as the lowest-cost new Motorola handset.
The Motorola W173 is a slim 2007 entry-level candybar built for GSM 900/1800 MHz markets, which means it will not work in the United States and never did. It has a 1.44-inch 128 x 128 CSTN color display with zoom fonts, SMS storage for 100 messages, a speakerphone, FM radio, polyphonic ringtones, caller ID, phonebook, alarm, calendar, vibrate mode, two preloaded games, and a 2.5 mm headset jack. It measures 108 x 46 x 12.5 mm, weighs 77 g, and is rated for 150 minutes of talk and 150 hours of standby.
TG Wireless supplies the W173 new in the box to export distributors serving 2G GSM markets in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America where a basic voice-and-text phone still sells.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola W173, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Candybar, 108 x 46 x 12.5 mm, 77 g |
| Display | 1.44-inch CSTN, 128 x 128, 65K colors, zoom fonts |
| Cellular | Dual-band GSM 900/1800 MHz (not US bands) |
| Audio | FM radio, speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, 2.5 mm headset jack |
| Messaging | SMS, up to 100 stored messages |
| Tools | Phonebook, alarm clock, calendar, caller ID, two preloaded games |
| Battery rating | Up to 150 minutes talk, 150 hours standby |
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 W173 is a dual-band GSM 900/1800 phone. Those bands are not used by US carriers, and in any case T-Mobile retired the last US 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so this phone has no US service of any kind and is sold for export only. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. It registers on 2G GSM 900/1800 networks in Europe, Africa, Asia, and parts of Latin America where they still operate; confirm 2G status with the destination carrier.
Resale fit
- Export distributors supplying basic voice-and-text phones to 2G GSM 900/1800 markets.
- NGO, relief, and institutional buyers who need low-cost new handsets for programs abroad.
- Collector and prop buyers who want a sealed late-2000s Motorola candybar.
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.
