Description
Samsung SGH-T409 Blue, A Grade, T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked
Samsung T409 Blue, Carrier Returns A-stock: T-Mobile flips returned through the carrier channel and graded A Grade by TG, lightly used, fully tested, with at most very minor marks, GSM unlocked. The old listing states original battery, battery door, charger, user guide, and retail box. Collector shops that want a clean example of an early Wi-Fi-calling flip are the main buyers.
The Samsung SGH-T409 is a 2007 T-Mobile flip phone and one of the first handsets for the carrier's HotSpot @Home Wi-Fi calling service, so it carries 802.11 Wi-Fi alongside its 2G GSM radio. It has a 1.3 MP camera with digital zoom, Bluetooth, picture and ringer caller ID, and the AOL, ICQ, Windows Live, and Yahoo messaging clients. T-Mobile sold it in blue.
TG Wireless offers the T409 to collectors interested in early UMA phones, to prop departments, to exporters for 2G GSM markets, and to parts buyers. It no longer gets service on US networks.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung SGH-T409, T-Mobile flip |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue |
| Network status | T-Mobile branded, GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Clamshell with numeric keypad |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with digital zoom |
| Connectivity | 2G GSM, Wi-Fi for T-Mobile HotSpot @Home (UMA) calling, Bluetooth |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, instant messaging (AOL, ICQ, Windows Live, Yahoo) |
| Extras | Picture and ringer caller ID, speakerphone |
Condition: A Grade
A Grade (A-Stock) units are lightly used, fully tested, and working, and may show very minor nicks or scratches. Units are supplied as graded; ask your account manager about packaging (original box, accessories, or handset only) when you request a quote.
Network and compatibility
The SGH-T409 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. Its UMA Wi-Fi calling relied on T-Mobile's retired HotSpot @Home service.
Resale fit
- 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.
- Export lots for regions where 2G GSM service is still live and a simple tested handset sells at a low ticket.
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.
