Description
Samsung I917 Focus 4G 8 GB Black, New, AT&T variant, GSM unlocked
Samsung's I917 Focus 4G in Black is offered new and GSM unlocked, the AT&T SGH-i917 that launched Windows Phone 7 in the US with a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, a 1 GHz Snapdragon, and 8 GB of storage. Most search traffic to this page asks whether the Focus still works on a US network; it does not, so the buyers are collectors and display and prop houses.
The Samsung Focus, model SGH-i917, was AT&T's launch device for Windows Phone 7 in November 2010: a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen, a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 8 GB of internal storage with a microSD slot, a 5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and 720p video, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth, an FM radio, and the Live Tile interface with Office, Xbox LIVE, and Zune hubs. It is a 2G GSM and 3G HSPA phone with no LTE.
Collectors of early Windows Phone hardware, retro-tech shops, prop houses, and parts dealers buy the Focus from TG Wireless because sealed and refurbished i917 units are hard to find and the model is the reference first-generation Windows Phone.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Focus, SGH-i917 (AT&T) |
|---|---|
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Color | Black |
| Network status | AT&T variant, GSM unlocked |
| Released | November 2010 |
| Operating system | Windows Phone 7 (updatable to 7.5 and 7.8; app marketplace no longer in service) |
| Display | 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen, 480 x 800 |
| Processor | 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| Memory | 8 GB internal; microSD slot up to 32 GB |
| Rear camera | 5 MP autofocus with LED flash, 720p HD video |
| Cellular | 2G GSM and 3G UMTS/HSPA (AT&T bands); no LTE |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS, FM radio, micro-USB |
| Talk time | Up to 6.5 hours as stated by the source |
Condition: New
Brand new units in the original box with the original in-box accessories as listed. Nothing has been activated or reconditioned. If your channel needs sealed retail packaging rather than open-box new, say so when you request a quote so the account manager can confirm how the lot is packed.
Network and compatibility
The Focus is a GSM and 3G HSPA phone with no LTE radio, so it gets no voice or data service on any US carrier: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile closed its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026. The "4G" in the listing name is AT&T's HSPA marketing of the time, not LTE. See the network status line in the table for the lock state. Realistic uses are collecting, display, props, parts, Wi-Fi use with the limits of a retired Windows Phone 7 platform, and export voice service where GSM or UMTS is still live.
Resale fit
- Collectors and retro-tech shops seeking a first-generation Windows Phone 7 handset in sealed or refurbished condition.
- Film, TV, and photo productions needing a correct 2010-era AT&T smartphone.
- Parts dealers stocking i917 Super AMOLED screens, housings, and batteries.
- Export to markets where GSM or UMTS voice service remains live and a basic unlocked 3G handset still sells.
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.
