Description
T-Mobile Sparq (Alcatel) QWERTY slider, A Grade, GSM unlocked
This T-Mobile Sparq lot is Carrier Returns A-stock: units that came back through the carrier channel, tested on receipt and graded A Grade, GSM unlocked, with the original battery, battery door, charger, data cable, and a retail box. Graded, boxed Sparq sliders suit exporters assembling GSM 850/1900 feature-phone lots and prop buyers who need working, presentable handsets.
The T-Mobile Sparq is a 2010-era prepaid messaging slider built by Alcatel for T-Mobile USA: a 2.2-inch QVGA screen over a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a VGA camera, FM radio with RDS, Bluetooth 2.1, a microSD slot, and GSM 850/1900 with GPRS data. It shipped with Palringo instant messaging, Java Facebook and Twitter clients, and the Opera Mini browser, which made it a cheap texting phone for teens and prepaid users. There is no 3G or LTE, so it is not an activation phone in the United States today. TG Wireless sells the Sparq to exporters for live-GSM markets, to prop and collector buyers, and to parts dealers who want tested, graded units in quantity.
Key specifications
| Model | T-Mobile Sparq, manufactured by Alcatel |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Slider with full QWERTY keyboard |
| Display | 2.2-inch, 320 x 240 pixels, 262K colors |
| Cellular | 2G GSM/GPRS, 850/1900 MHz |
| Camera | VGA (640 x 480) stills; video up to 320 x 240 in MP4 and AVI |
| Media | MP3 and AAC music player, FM radio with RDS, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS 1.2, POP3/IMAP4 email, Palringo IM, Opera Mini browser |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP |
| Expandable storage | microSD slot; phonebook up to 1,000 contacts |
| Battery | 670 mAh lithium-ion; up to 11 hours talk, up to 500 hours standby |
| Size and weight | 4.3 x 2.0 x 0.7 inches, 3.85 ounces |
| Hearing aid rating | M3 |
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. Listed with the original battery, battery door, charger, data cable, and retail box.
Network and compatibility
The Sparq is a 2G GSM phone on 850/1900 MHz with GPRS data only. T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, and every US carrier retired 3G in 2022, so this handset will not register for service in the United States. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Unlocked units still work on GSM 850/1900 networks abroad, and the phone also serves collectors, prop departments, and parts bins.
Resale fit
- Export to markets in the Americas where GSM 850/1900 voice and SMS remain live.
- Film, TV, and theater props calling for a T-Mobile-branded QWERTY slider of the 2010 era.
- Collector and nostalgia buyers of T-Mobile Sidekick-style messaging phones.
- Parts, batteries, and keyboards for repair shops that still service Alcatel sliders.
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.
