Description
LG Encore GT550, Factory Refurbished, AT&T GSM unlocked
Factory Refurbished LG Encore GT550 touchscreen phones, AT&T-branded and GSM unlocked per the old listing, reconditioned to close-to-new working order with box contents confirmed per lot. Its 850/1900 3G radio suits exporters serving UMTS markets in the Americas, and its slim touchscreen suits prop departments dressing a 2010 scene.
The LG Encore GT550 is a 2010 AT&T touchscreen feature phone: a 3-inch 400 x 240 display with a virtual QWERTY keyboard, HSDPA 3G on 850/1900 MHz, GPS for AT&T Navigator, Video Share, a 3 MP camera with video, a music player, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, a microSD slot up to 32 GB, email and instant messaging, and the AT&T Social Net app. It weighs 3.7 ounces and is 0.47 inch thick.
TG Wireless offers the Encore as a Factory Refurbished lot to exporters serving GSM or UMTS 850/1900 markets, to collectors, and to prop buyers who need a thin 2010 touchscreen; it has no US network use today.
Key specifications
| Model | LG Encore GT550, AT&T touchscreen feature phone (2010) |
|---|---|
| Network status | AT&T, GSM unlocked |
| Display | 3-inch touchscreen, 400 x 240 pixels, 262K colors, virtual QWERTY |
| Camera | 3 MP with video capture and 2x digital zoom |
| Memory | microSD slot up to 32 GB |
| Connectivity | HSDPA/UMTS 850/1900 MHz up to 7.2 Mbps, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, GPS, USB |
| Media | MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ player |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, instant messaging, personal email |
| Battery | 950 mAh lithium-ion, up to 3 h talk time |
| Size and weight | 4.17 x 2.10 x 0.47 inches, 3.7 oz |
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 LG Encore GT550 is a GSM/UMTS phone with 3G data and no LTE or VoLTE. US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile ended 2G GSM on August 3, 2026, so it no longer registers for calls or data on a US network. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Buyers move it to export markets where GSM or UMTS is live, to collectors and prop houses, to parts dealers, and to Wi-Fi-only use where supported.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where GSM or UMTS service is still live and a feature phone or early Android sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working LG handsets from the late 2000s and early 2010s.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct phones.
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.
