Description
Apple iPhone 3gs 32 GB White 3G, Factory Refurbished, AT&T / H20 Locked
Top of the 3GS range: the Apple iPhone 3gs 32GB in White, 3G WI-FI Multi-touch Touchscreen, AT&T / H20 Locked, Factory Refurbished to working order in refurbisher packaging. The white 32 GB model is the variant collectors ask for first, and the AT&T lock is immaterial for display, prop, and offline use because no US network can activate the phone in any case.
The Apple iPhone 3GS of June 2009 was the third iPhone and the first to record video, with a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 multi-touch screen, a 600 MHz processor, 256 MB of RAM, a 3 MP autofocus camera, Voice Control, a digital compass, and 8, 16, or 32 GB of storage behind a plastic back. It stopped at iOS 6.1.6 in 2014; its radios are GSM and 3G UMTS only, so it has no US network service today.
TG Wireless lists these AT&T units for the buyers who still want them: collectors, prop houses, schools, export to markets with live 2G/3G GSM networks, and offline uses such as media playback and legacy app preservation.
Key specifications
| Model | Apple iPhone 3GS, model A1303, released June 2009; discontinued September 2012 |
|---|---|
| Storage | 32 GB |
| Color | White |
| Network status | AT&T locked |
| Operating system | iPhone OS 3.0 as shipped; final supported version iOS 6.1.6 |
| Display | 3.5-inch TFT LCD, 480 x 320 pixels, capacitive multi-touch with oleophobic coating |
| Processor | 600 MHz Samsung ARM Cortex-A8 with PowerVR SGX535 graphics |
| Memory | 256 MB RAM |
| Camera | 3 MP rear with autofocus and VGA video recording; no front camera |
| Cellular radios | GSM/EDGE quad band (850/900/1800/1900 MHz); UMTS/HSDPA 7.2 Mbps on 850/1900/2100 MHz; no LTE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1, assisted GPS, digital compass |
| SIM and port | Mini-SIM (standard size); 30-pin dock connector; 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Battery | Built-in 1,219 mAh, rated up to 5 hours of 3G talk time |
| Size and weight | 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm, 135 g; plastic back |
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. Factory Refurbished units are restored to working order and supplied in refurbisher packaging, not the original Apple box.
Network and compatibility
These phones have no usable US carrier service. Their radios are GSM, EDGE, and UMTS/HSPA only: AT&T retired its 2G GSM network in January 2017 and its 3G UMTS network in February 2022, and T-Mobile, the last US 2G GSM network, shut down on August 3, 2026, so no US carrier or MVNO can activate them. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Any remaining cellular use is limited to the shrinking number of overseas 2G/3G GSM networks; Wi-Fi works regardless of lock.
Resale fit
- Collectors and vintage Apple resellers, where white 32 GB and sealed refurbished units are the sought-after variants.
- Film, television, and theater prop houses that need period-correct 2009-to-2012 phones.
- Export to the remaining markets with live 2G/3G GSM networks, after confirming lock state and band support.
- Offline and educational use: Wi-Fi media players, legacy iOS app and development history, repair-training donors.
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.
