1. Specifications & Background

• The Motorola StarTAC is a classic 1996-era flip ("clamshell") mobile phone, widely recognized as one of the first of its kind 

• The ST7868W variant is a dual‑band, dual‑mode CDMA/AMPS flip phone, accommodating both 800 MHz and 1900 MHz frequencies 

• It weighs approximately 4.4 ounces (∼125 grams), includes an extra‑capacity lithium‑ion battery, and features an electro‑luminescent backlit display capable of handling up to four lines of text—and includes a built‑in mini-browser for WAP services (news, weather, stocks, etc.) 

• Physical dimensions are around 2.05 × 3.67 × 0.79 inches 

• As a CDMA device originally designed for older networks (such as Verizon or other defunct carriers), it's effectively non‑functional on modern US networks, due to the shutdown of legacy CDMA and the requirement for modern standards like VoLTE and HD‑Voice 

• Motorola StarTAC ST7868W

• Flip Phone

• Vintage Cell Phone

• CDMA Dual‑Band

• Retro Mobile

• For Parts or Not Working

• Collectible Phone

3. Example eBay Title

Motorola StarTAC ST7868W Dual‑Band CDMA Flip Phone – Vintage, Used/Untested, For Parts

Vintage Motorola StarTAC ST7868W flip phone, used and untested—being sold as-is for parts, repair, or collector interest.

Features & Details:

• Model: Motorola StarTAC ST7868W (dual-band CDMA/AMPS, 800/1900 MHz)

• Display: Electro‑luminescent backlit display, up to 4 lines

• Connectivity: Built‑in mini‑browser (Cellscape) for news, weather, stocks

• Battery: Lithium‑ion (extra capacity), talk time ~3 hrs, standby ~5 days 

• Condition: Used, untested—functionality not guaranteed; sold for parts or repair

• Network Compatibility: No longer operable on modern carriers (Verizon requires VoLTE/HD‑Voice) 

• Ideal For: Collectors, nostalgia collectors, film/prop use, or hobbyist restoration.

Please Note:

• No testing has been performed; sold AS-IS

• no returns 

• Battery included 

Feel free to ask questions—happy to provide photos or details.

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