Description
Samsung T509 Purple, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Factory refurbished Samsung T509 in Purple, GSM Unlocked, the 9.8 mm bar phone reconditioned to close-to-new working order. Purple is the color collectors and prop buyers ask for because it photographs as unmistakably 2006, and exporters use the unlocked radio on any live GSM network.
The Samsung SGH-T509 is a 2006 T-Mobile candybar that was among the thinnest phones of its day at 9.8 mm, thinner than the Motorola RAZR and SLVR it competed with. It carries a 262K-color screen, a VGA camera with 4x zoom and one-touch video capture, Bluetooth, speakerphone, EDGE data with a WAP 2.0 browser, and AOL, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo instant messaging. It is a GSM-only phone with no 3G.
TG Wireless offers the T509 factory refurbished and as carrier returns to export dealers serving live GSM markets, to collectors who want a thin mid-2000s bar phone, and to prop houses.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung SGH-T509, T-Mobile (2006) |
|---|---|
| Color | Purple |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Bar, 9.8 mm thick |
| Display | 262K-color screen |
| Camera | VGA with 4x zoom and one-touch video capture |
| Connectivity | GSM with EDGE, Bluetooth |
| Features | Speakerphone, enhanced T9 text entry, WAP 2.0 browser |
| Package (per source) | Original battery, charger, user guide, Samsung box |
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-T509 is a 2G GSM/EDGE phone with no 3G or LTE radio. T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, and US 3G ended in 2022, so it has no US cellular service today; see the network status line in the table for the lock state of each lot. GSM unlocked units register on live 2G networks abroad, which with collectors, props, and parts is the realistic use for this model.
Resale fit
- Export dealers supplying slim GSM bar phones to markets where 2G voice service is still live.
- Collectors of thin mid-2000s handsets, where the T509's RAZR-era profile is the draw.
- Film and TV prop houses and parts buyers.
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.
