Description
Samsung Highlight T749 Fire Orange / Red, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory Refurbished Samsung Highlight T749 in the Fire Orange / Red finish, a T-Mobile 3G touchscreen feature phone with a 3-megapixel camera, GSM Unlocked and reconditioned to close-to-new working order. The orange-and-red Highlight is the version prop houses and collector shops ask for because it reads instantly as a late-2000s phone on screen, and exporters take it for 2G GSM markets where a touchscreen feature phone still sells.
The Samsung Highlight, model SGH-T749, is a 2009 T-Mobile touchscreen feature phone: a 3-inch touch display with auto-rotation and a virtual landscape QWERTY keypad, a 3 megapixel camera with video capture, a music player, a microSD slot for cards up to 16 GB, assisted GPS, Bluetooth with stereo streaming, an HTML browser, and up to 6.5 hours of talk time. It runs on GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with 3G UMTS/HSDPA on T-Mobile's 1700/2100 MHz AWS band.
With US 2G and 3G service gone, TG Wireless sells the Highlight factory refurbished to exporters serving markets where GSM and UMTS are still live, to collectors of the pre-Android touchscreen era, and to prop and display buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Highlight, SGH-T749 (2009), T-Mobile |
|---|---|
| Color | Fire Orange / Red |
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Full touchscreen candybar |
| Display | 3-inch touchscreen with auto-rotation and virtual landscape QWERTY keypad |
| Camera | 3 megapixel with video capture |
| Expandable storage | microSD slot, cards up to 16 GB |
| Cellular | GSM 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS/HSDPA 1700/2100 MHz (AWS); GPRS/EDGE |
| Location | Assisted GPS |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth with stereo audio streaming |
| Software | HTML web browser with RSS reader, email and instant messaging, organizer tools, voice commands |
| Talk time | Up to 6.5 hours (as stated in the listing) |
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 Highlight T749 is a 2G GSM and 3G UMTS phone with no LTE, so it cannot get service on any US carrier: the three national carriers shut down 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile closed its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Abroad, the quad-band GSM radio works on 2G networks that remain live; its AWS 1700/2100 3G band is rare outside North America, so expect 2G-only data in export markets.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where 2G GSM service continues and a touchscreen feature phone sells at entry prices.
- Collectors and enthusiasts of pre-Android touchscreen phones.
- Film, TV, and theater props that need a 2009-era T-Mobile touchscreen handset.
- Parts and display units for shops servicing Samsung feature phones.
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.
