Description
Nokia 1661 T-Mobile / Simplemobile 850/1900, Factory Refurbished, T-Mobile locked
Factory refurbished Nokia 1661 handsets from the T-Mobile and SimpleMobile prepaid channel, locked to T-Mobile and tuned for GSM 850/1900, under the SKU NOKIA-1661-RB. Because T-Mobile's 2G network closed in August 2026 the units are export, collector, and prop stock, and buyers unlocking for GSM 850/1900 markets in the Americas get the most use from them.
The Nokia 1661 is a 2009 entry candybar from Nokia's Series 30 line, the kind of phone prepaid carriers gave away with a plan: a 1.8-inch 128 x 160 color screen, a numeric keypad with a five-way navigator, an FM radio that uses the headset as antenna, a speakerphone, a 500-entry phone book, SMS and MMS with T9 text entry, a speaking clock key, and 4 MB of fixed memory. The US version is dual-band GSM 850/1900. TG Wireless supplies the 1661 to exporters for markets with live GSM service, to collector shops, and to prop departments that need a plain, period-correct basic phone.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia 1661 (2009) |
|---|---|
| Network status | T-Mobile / SimpleMobile locked |
| Platform | Nokia Series 30 |
| Form factor | Candybar with numeric keypad and five-way navigator |
| Display | 1.8-inch color LCD, 128 x 160 pixels, 65K colors |
| Memory | 4 MB internal, not expandable; 500 phone book entries, 250 SMS |
| Audio | FM radio with headset as antenna, speakerphone, 2.5 mm headset jack, polyphonic and MP3 ringtones |
| Messaging | SMS and MMS with T9 predictive text |
| Extras | Calendar, calculator, stopwatch, speaking clock key, vibrating alert |
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 Nokia 1661 is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. The listing gives its GSM bands as GSM 850/1900. US carriers shut down 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile retired 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it gets no US service today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets with live GSM service, collectors, 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 Nokia phones from the 2000s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct 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.
