Description
Nokia 1661 T-Mobile (unlockable), New, T-Mobile branded
New Nokia 1661 handsets from the T-Mobile prepaid channel, listed as unlockable, under the SKU NOKIA-1661. Exporters who unlock for GSM markets where 2G voice still runs are the main buyers now that T-Mobile's own 2G network has closed, and prop departments take the T-Mobile branded box for period-correct set dressing.
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 branded, unlockable |
| 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: 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 Nokia 1661 is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. The listing gives its GSM bands as GSM 850/1900 for the T-Mobile version. 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.
