Description
Samsung SGH-T349, Factory Refurbished, T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked
Factory Refurbished Samsung T349 T-Mobile GSM Unlocked handsets, reconditioned to close-to-new working order and SIM unlocked; not sold as new. The refurbished tier gives exporters a working half-QWERTY 2G phone at a lower cost than sealed stock, and retro-tech resellers a tested unit under TG's warranty.
The Samsung SGH-T349 is a 2009 T-Mobile candybar built for texting: a 20-key partial QWERTY keypad with XT9 prediction, a dedicated messaging key, and a simplified circle menu. It adds a 1.3 MP camera, a music player with stereo Bluetooth, a microSD slot up to 4 GB, 50 MB of internal memory, and POP3/IMAP email, all on a 2G GSM radio with EDGE data.
Exporters buying for 2G markets, collector and prop buyers who want a half-QWERTY T-Mobile phone from the Sidekick era, and parts dealers are the TG Wireless customers for the T349. It does not activate on US carriers now.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung SGH-T349, T-Mobile messaging phone |
|---|---|
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Candybar with 20-key partial QWERTY keypad and XT9 predictive text |
| Display | Color LCD, 176 x 220 pixels, 262K colors |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with 4x digital zoom and video capture |
| Memory | 50 MB internal, microSD/microSDHC slot up to 4 GB, 1,000-entry phonebook |
| Connectivity | 2G GSM with EDGE, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP and file transfer, USB tethering |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, AIM, Yahoo, Windows Live, POP3/IMAP4 email |
| Battery | Up to 7 hours of talk time per the source |
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 SGH-T349 is a 2G GSM phone with GPRS or EDGE data and no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. 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.
