Description
LG GB255G Gray 3G Quad-band GSM, Carrier Returns, GSM unlocked
Gray LG GB255G flip phones, 3G quad-band GSM and GSM unlocked, sold as Carrier Returns: units that came back through a carrier channel and were tested and graded by TG on receipt. Gray is the neutral color exporters and prop houses want for a basic clamshell, and the lot suits buyers who need quantity rather than uniform cosmetics.
The LG GB255G is a compact 3G clamshell feature phone from the 2009 to 2010 period, sold in North America through prepaid carriers. It is a talk-and-text phone with a 2-inch internal screen, a 1-inch external display for caller ID, a 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth, a music player with microSD expansion up to 4 GB, and quad-band GSM with 850 and 1900 MHz WCDMA. It weighs 84 g and runs close to 450 hours on standby. Dealers buy the GB255G from TG Wireless as a low-cost basic flip for export to GSM and UMTS markets, for prop and set-dressing orders that need period-correct handsets, and for collectors who buy small flip phones by the lot.
Key specifications
| Model | LG GB255G (source text refers to it as the GB250 / GB250G) |
|---|---|
| Color | Gray |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Form factor | Clamshell feature phone |
| Displays | 2-inch internal, 256K colors; 1-inch external monochrome |
| Camera | 1.3 MP |
| Memory | microSD slot, cards up to 4 GB |
| Cellular | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 with EDGE; WCDMA 850/1900 with HSDPA |
| Other features | Bluetooth stereo, music player, voice recorder, 1,000-entry phone book |
| Battery life | Up to 4.5 hours talk time, up to 450 hours standby, as listed |
| Size and weight | 97.6 x 48.8 x 16.9 mm closed, 84 g |
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 GB255G is a 2G GSM and 3G WCDMA phone with no LTE. All three US national carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile shut down its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so it will not get service on a US carrier today. Realistic uses are export to markets where GSM 850/900/1800/1900 or WCDMA 850/1900 service is still live, collectors, props, and parts. Both listings are GSM unlocked; see the network status line in the table.
Resale fit
- Export to GSM and UMTS markets where a basic unlocked flip phone still sells at retail.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct feature phones in quantity.
- Collectors and novelty resellers who buy small flip phones by color.
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.
