Description
Nokia 2690 RB, Factory Refurbished, lock state not stated
Factory refurbished Nokia 2690 candybars under the SKU NOKIA-2690-RB, with lock state and color confirmed per lot. The 2690 is still a recognized name at prepaid counters in Africa and South Asia, so exporters take reconditioned units in quantity, and the microSD slot and FM radio give it more life as a music and backup phone than the camera-less models.
The Nokia 2690 is a 2010 entry Series 40 candybar that sold in huge numbers in emerging markets, a slim phone with a 1.8-inch 128 x 160 color screen, a VGA camera, Bluetooth 2.1, a microSD slot, an FM radio, a music player, and quad-band GSM with GPRS and EDGE data, running Nokia's Ovi services and Java apps. It has no 3G and no Wi-Fi. TG Wireless lists factory refurbished units under the SKU NOKIA-2690-RB for exporters serving markets where GSM service is still live, prepaid counters abroad, collector shops, and parts dealers who need tested donor units.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia 2690 (2010) |
|---|---|
| Network status | lock state not stated |
| Platform | Nokia Series 40 |
| Form factor | Slim candybar with alphanumeric keypad |
| Display | 1.8-inch color, 128 x 160 pixels |
| Camera | VGA |
| Memory | microSD expansion |
| Audio | FM radio, music player |
| Connectivity | Quad-band 2G GSM with GPRS and EDGE, Bluetooth 2.1 |
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 2690 is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. 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.
