Description
Samsung SGH-T249 Blue, New, T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked
Brand new Samsung T249 Blue T-Mobile GSM Unlocked handsets in the T-Mobile box with original battery, battery door, charger, and user guide, per the old listing. New sealed stock of a 2009 slider mainly goes to collectors and prop houses that want untouched examples, and to exporters who sell boxed units in 2G markets.
Samsung's SGH-T249 is a 2009 T-Mobile slider aimed at the low end of the postpaid and prepaid range: a 176 x 220 screen, a 1.3 MP camera, a music player with stereo Bluetooth, 100 MB of memory with a microSD slot, and quad-band GSM with EDGE data. The blue finish was the T-Mobile launch color.
Dealers take the T249 from TG Wireless for export to markets where 2G GSM is still live, for collector and prop inventories that want a period T-Mobile handset, and for parts. With US 2G and 3G retired it is not an activation phone for domestic resale.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung SGH-T249, T-Mobile slider |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue |
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Vertical slider with numeric keypad |
| Display | Color LCD, 176 x 220 pixels, 65K colors |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with multi-shot mode, video capture at 176 x 143, 15 fps |
| Memory | 100 MB internal, microSD slot up to 16 GB |
| Connectivity | Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP |
| Media | MP3 and AAC player, MPEG4/H.264/H.263/WMV/3GP video |
| Battery | 800 mAh lithium-ion, up to 4.5 h talk, up to 312 h standby |
| Size and weight | 3.9 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches, 3.2 oz |
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 SGH-T249 is a 2G GSM phone with GPRS or EDGE data and no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. The source lists quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 GSM. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile switched off its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so this handset no longer gets voice or data service on any US network. 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, and parts.
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 T-Mobile feature phones from the late 2000s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct handsets in a known color.
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.
