Description
Dell Aero 3G, Factory Refurbished, GSM unlocked
Reconditioned to working order, this Dell Aero 3G is the factory refurbished, GSM unlocked version of Dell's 2010 Android phone. It is the entry point for buyers who want a functional Aero for app testing on Wi-Fi, for display, or for export to markets where 3G UMTS service is still live.
The Dell Aero was Dell's first Android smartphone for the US, launched in 2010 on AT&T's 3G network. It weighs 104 g, uses a 3.5-inch touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass, a 5 MP camera, Wi-Fi, and a customized Android build with Quick Office, Facebook calendar and contact integration, Twitter, YouTube, and Android Market. It is a GSM/UMTS phone with no LTE.
TG Wireless offers the Aero in new, A Grade, and factory refurbished lots. Buyers are collector and enthusiast sellers who want an uncommon Dell-branded Android, QA labs keeping legacy hardware, prop houses, and exporters serving markets with live UMTS service.
Key specifications
| Model | Dell Aero, Android smartphone (2010) |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Network type | 3G UMTS/HSPA and 2G GSM (AT&T US launch carrier) |
| Display | 3.5-inch touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Camera | 5 MP |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Operating system | Android with Dell customizations |
| Software | Quick Office, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Android Market |
| Weight | 104 g |
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 Dell Aero is a 3G GSM/UMTS phone with no LTE or VoLTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile closed 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so the Aero gets no US cellular service today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. It still works on Wi-Fi for app testing and collector use, and exporters can place it in markets where UMTS 850/1900 or 2100 service remains live.
Resale fit
- Collector and enthusiast sellers who want Dell's only US Android phone.
- App developers and QA labs that keep legacy Android devices for Wi-Fi testing.
- Prop houses needing 2010-era touchscreen smartphones.
- Export to markets where UMTS 3G service is still active.
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.
