Description
Motorola W490 (same as W510) Bubble Gum Pink, Carrier Returns, T-Mobile
Carrier Returns Motorola W490 (same AS W510) in Bubble Gum Pink (listed as 'Bulbble Gum Pink'), T-Mobile branded: units returned through a carrier channel, tested and graded by TG on receipt, with the old listing describing them as B-stock with visible wear. Prop houses and parts buyers who want working pink flips at the lowest cost take this lot.
The Motorola W490, sold in the US as the W510, is a 2007 thin flip modeled on the KRZR: a 17 mm body, a 262k-color internal display, a 1.3 MP camera with 8x digital zoom, a music player, Bluetooth, EDGE data, instant messaging clients for AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, and ICQ, picture and text messaging, voice notes, and predictive text. It is a 2G GSM phone with no 3G and no Wi-Fi.
TG Wireless supplies the T-Mobile Bubble Gum Pink W490 to collector shops and enthusiasts who want the carrier color, to prop houses that need a late-2000s T-Mobile flip, and to exporters serving markets where 2G GSM service is still live.
Key specifications
| Model | Motorola W490, same as W510, T-Mobile (2007) |
|---|---|
| Color | Bubble Gum Pink |
| Network status | T-Mobile branded |
| Form factor | Clamshell, 17 mm thin, KRZR-inspired |
| Display | 262k-color internal display |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with 8x digital zoom |
| Cellular | GSM with EDGE data; no 3G |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Messaging | SMS, picture messaging, AOL, Yahoo!, MSN, and ICQ instant messenger |
| Features | Music player, calendar, calculator, voice notes, predictive text |
| Edition | T-Mobile carrier edition |
Condition: Carrier Returns
Carrier return units come back through a carrier channel and are tested and graded by TG on receipt. Expect a mix of open-box and lightly handled units; cosmetics and packaging are confirmed per lot by your account manager.
Network and compatibility
The W490 is a 2G GSM phone with EDGE data and no 3G or LTE. All three US national carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile closed its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so this phone gets no service on a US carrier today. These units are T-Mobile branded; lock state is per listing, see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets with live GSM 850/1900 service, collectors, film and TV props, and display stock.
Resale fit
- Collector shops and enthusiasts who want the Bubble Gum Pink T-Mobile W490.
- Film and TV prop houses that need period-correct 2007 carrier-branded flips.
- Export to markets where GSM 850/1900 service is still live.
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.
