Description
Nokia E71 3G Wi-Fi QWERTY 3.2-megapixel Bluetooth, Carrier Returns, GSM unlocked
Carrier-return Nokia E71 handsets under the SKU NOKIA-E71-CR, GSM unlocked, tested and graded by TG on receipt, with the 3G, Wi-Fi, and QWERTY feature set intact; color is not stated. Carrier-return lots suit exporters pricing for volume and parts dealers who want steel housings and keyboards from a working source.
The Nokia E71, released in 2008, is the stainless steel QWERTY business phone that became the best-selling Eseries model: a slim slab with a 2.36-inch 320 x 240 landscape screen, a four-row keyboard, S60 3rd edition Feature Pack 1 with Microsoft Exchange support, a 3.2 MP autofocus camera with video, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, A-GPS with Nokia Maps, Bluetooth, microSD expansion to 8 GB, and up to 10.5 hours of GSM talk time. The E71-2 is the North American version with UMTS/HSDPA on 850 and 1900 MHz. TG Wireless supplies it in several grades to exporters for UMTS markets, collector shops, and prop departments.
Key specifications
| Model | Nokia E71 (E71-2 North American version), 2008 |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Platform | Symbian S60 3rd edition, Feature Pack 1 |
| Body | Stainless steel slab with four-row QWERTY keyboard |
| Display | 2.36-inch, 320 x 240 pixels |
| Camera | 3.2 MP autofocus with video recording |
| Navigation | A-GPS with Nokia Maps / Ovi Maps |
| Memory | microSD up to 8 GB per the listing |
| Battery | Up to 10.5 hours GSM talk time per the listing |
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM with EDGE, UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth, micro-USB |
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 Nokia E71 is a GSM/UMTS phone with 3G data and no LTE or VoLTE. The listing gives its bands as UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile ended 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it no longer registers on a US network. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Buyers move it to export markets where GSM or UMTS is still live, to collectors and prop houses, to parts dealers, and to Wi-Fi-only use where supported.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where UMTS or GSM service is still live and a Symbian-era Nokia sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working Nokia smartphones from 2006 to 2011.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct business or touch phones.
- Wi-Fi only use, display units, and parts for repair shops.
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.
