Description
HTC G1 White 4G 1700/2100 GSM Unlocked Cell Phones, Factory Refurbished
Factory refurbished HTC G1 in white, the T-Mobile 1700/2100 MHz version listed as 4G, supplied GSM unlocked. White was the scarcer G1 color, which makes refurbished units attractive to collectors completing a set and to prop buyers who want a lighter handset on camera. The phone has no US network service today.
The HTC Dream, sold by T-Mobile as the G1, is the first Android phone, released in October 2008. It has a 3.2-inch 320 x 480 touchscreen that slides to reveal a five-row QWERTY keyboard, a trackball, a 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A, 192 MB of RAM, a 3.2 MP camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, a microSD slot, and quad-band GSM with UMTS 3G on T-Mobile's 1700/2100 MHz AWS band.
TG Wireless sells the G1 almost entirely to collectors, museums, and prop departments who want the original Android handset, plus exporters with GSM markets where a 2008 smartphone still finds a buyer at the right price.
Key specifications
| Model | HTC Dream / T-Mobile G1, October 2008 |
|---|---|
| Color | White |
| Network status | T-Mobile, GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 1.0 as shipped, updatable to 1.6 Donut |
| Display | 3.2-inch, 320 x 480 touchscreen |
| Keyboard | Slide-out five-row QWERTY with trackball |
| Processor | 528 MHz Qualcomm MSM7201A |
| Memory | 192 MB RAM, microSD slot |
| Rear camera | 3.2 MP |
| Network | Quad-band GSM, UMTS/HSDPA 1700/2100 MHz (AWS), no LTE |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth, GPS |
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 G1 is a 2G/3G phone whose UMTS radio works only on the 1700/2100 MHz AWS band. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so this phone, with no LTE or VoLTE, gets no service on any US carrier. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets with live GSM and UMTS service, collectors, props, parts, and Wi-Fi-only use.
Resale fit
- Collectors, museums, and tech-history displays wanting the first Android phone.
- Film and TV prop departments dressing 2008 to 2011 scenes.
- Export to GSM markets where a working keyboard smartphone still sells.
- Parts and display units.
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.
