Description
LG CG225 Quad-band, Carrier Returns, GSM unlocked
LG CG225 GSM Unlocked Quad-band units from a carrier-return channel, which the old listing graded A-stock, each tested and graded by TG on receipt and listed with original battery, battery door, charger, user guide, and LG box. Exporters who want a quad-band 2G flip at a return-grade cost are the buyers, with prop houses taking smaller counts.
The LG CG225 is a black clamshell that Cingular sold around 2006: quad-band GSM for use on GSM networks worldwide, a VGA camera with 4x zoom and video recording, a full-duplex speakerphone, MMS, four instant messaging clients that can run ten conversations at once, Java MIDP 2.0 downloads, a WAP 2.0 browser over GPRS Class 10, and about six hours of talk time per charge. It is a 2G phone with no 3G.
TG Wireless offers the CG225 to exporters who supply inexpensive quad-band GSM flips to markets with live 2G service, to collectors of Cingular and AT&T-era LG handsets, and to prop buyers; it has no US network use today.
Key specifications
| Model | LG CG225, Cingular/AT&T flip phone |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Black clamshell with numeric keypad |
| Camera | VGA with 4x zoom, multi-shot, video recording |
| Connectivity | Quad-band 2G GSM, GPRS Class 10 |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, AOL, ICQ, MSN, and Yahoo instant messaging |
| Audio | Full-duplex speakerphone, conference calling |
| Software | Java MIDP 2.0 downloads, WAP 2.0 browser |
| Battery | Up to 6 h talk time per the source |
Condition: Carrier Returns
Carrier return units come back through a carrier channel and are tested and graded by TG on receipt. Expect a mix of open-box and lightly handled units; cosmetics and packaging are confirmed per lot by your account manager.
Network and compatibility
The LG CG225 is a 2G GSM handset with no 3G, LTE, or VoLTE. The listing gives its GSM bands as quad-band GSM. US carriers shut down 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile retired 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it gets no US voice or data service today. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to markets with live GSM service, collectors, props, parts, and display units.
Resale fit
- Export lots for regions where 2G GSM service is still live and a simple tested handset sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working LG feature phones from the 2000s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct handsets.
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.
