Description
Sony Ericsson Equinox TM717 Black, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked (T-Mobile)
This page covers the Sony Ericsson Equinox TM717 in Black, a Factory Refurbished T-Mobile flip with 3G, a 3.2-megapixel camera, pulsating caller light effects, gesture control, FM radio, and a Memory Stick Micro slot, sold GSM unlocked. Collector shops and prop houses buy refurbished Equinoxes because the light effects and camera are tested working, and exporters place them in GSM 2G markets. With T-Mobile's 3G and 2G networks closed, it has no US carrier service.
The Sony Ericsson Equinox TM717 is a 2009 thin flip built for T-Mobile with a 2.2-inch 240 x 320 display, a 3.2 MP camera with video light and YouTube upload, FM radio with RDS, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, GPS, and a Memory Stick Micro slot for up to 16 GB alongside 100 MB of internal memory. Its signature is a set of pulsating light effects that identify callers, plus gesture control that mutes a call or snoozes the alarm with a wave over the phone.
TG Wireless sells the Equinox Factory Refurbished to collector and prop buyers who want a late-2000s Sony Ericsson flip, and to exporters serving GSM 2G markets.
Key specifications
| Model | Sony Ericsson Equinox TM717 (2009), T-Mobile |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked (T-Mobile) |
| Form factor | Thin flip with pulsating external light effects |
| Display | 2.2-inch LCD, 240 x 320 pixels, 262K colors |
| Camera | 3.2 MP with 3.2x digital zoom, geotagging, video light, Photo Fix |
| Network | Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900; UMTS/HSDPA 1700/2100 (AWS); no LTE |
| Memory | 100 MB internal; Memory Stick Micro (M2) up to 16 GB |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, GPS, USB with Media Go software |
| Media | Digital audio player (MP3, AAC), FM radio with RDS, YouTube upload |
| Battery (as rated) | Up to 10 hours talk time |
| Box contents (as listed) | Handset, rechargeable battery, charger, wired hands-free headset, quick start guide, user manual |
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 Equinox is a GSM 2G and AWS 3G phone with no LTE. T-Mobile shut down its UMTS network in 2022 and its 2G network on August 3, 2026, so the TM717 has no US carrier service. It is sold GSM unlocked; see the network status line in the table. Its AWS 3G band is rare abroad, but quad-band GSM 2G registers in most countries where 2G networks remain live, which is where exporters place it.
Resale fit
- Collector and retro-tech shops that want a Sony Ericsson flip with the pulsating light effects working.
- Prop houses and film and television buyers who need a late-2000s T-Mobile flip.
- Exporters supplying GSM 2G markets with compact camera flips.
- Parts and display stock for Sony Ericsson repair and collector trade.
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.
