Description
LG GW820 eXpo Windows Mobile 6.5 QWERTY Slider, Factory Refurbished, AT&T / H2O locked
Reconditioned LG GW820, the AT&T eXpo Windows Mobile 6.5 slider with a 1 GHz processor and fingerprint reader, listed as factory refurbished and locked to AT&T / H2O. The listing does not state a color, so ask your account manager what the lot carries. Collector shops and prop buyers take the eXpo for what it was, an early 1 GHz Windows phone, rather than for daily carrier use.
The LG GW820, sold by AT&T as the LG eXpo, is a late-2009 Windows Mobile 6.5 business smartphone: a 3.2-inch touchscreen over a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor that was unusual for the time, a fingerprint reader on the back, a 5-megapixel autofocus camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, and HSDPA 3G data. AT&T also sold a snap-on pico projector for it, which made it a small legend among gadget collectors.
At TG Wireless the eXpo is a collector and prop item with export value where UMTS still runs, and it feeds parts dealers who service the Windows Mobile era.
Key specifications
| Model | LG GW820 eXpo, AT&T branded |
|---|---|
| Network status | AT&T locked |
| Released | December 2009, AT&T |
| Operating system | Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional |
| Form factor | Touchscreen slider with QWERTY keyboard and rear fingerprint reader |
| Processor | 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon |
| Camera | 5-megapixel autofocus |
| Connectivity | HSDPA 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, microSD slot |
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. The listing does not state packaging or accessories; confirm with your account manager whether the lot ships handset only.
Network and compatibility
The LG GW820 eXpo is a GSM/UMTS phone with 3G data and no LTE or VoLTE. All three US national carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile ended 2G GSM service 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 still live, to collectors and prop houses, to parts dealers, and to Wi-Fi-only use where the device supports it. AT&T-locked units need an unlock before use on a foreign GSM network.
Resale fit
- Collector and retro-tech shops that trade in Windows Mobile handsets and the eXpo's projector accessory.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need a late-2000s AT&T business phone.
- Export lots for markets where GSM or UMTS service is still live, after unlocking.
- Parts and display units for repair shops and store fixtures.
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.
