Description
LG Optimus Chat C555, Carrier Returns, GSM unlocked
This lot is the LG Optimus Chat C555 3G Wi-Fi 3-megapixel Android QWERTY keyboard touchscreen smartphone, GSM unlocked, sold as Carrier Returns and graded by TG on receipt; the SKU codes the housing as grey. Exporters who buy carrier-return Android sliders for GSM markets take this one by the lot, and prop houses take singles.
The LG Optimus Chat C555 is a 2011 entry-level Android with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard under a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen. It shipped on Android 2.2 with a 3-megapixel camera, 3G data, and Wi-Fi with hotspot sharing, and it sold through T-Mobile's prepaid channels and as an unlocked GSM phone. The keyboard is the reason it still gets asked for: it is one of the smaller messaging Androids LG made.
TG Wireless moves the C555 to exporters serving markets with live GSM and UMTS service, to collector and prop buyers who want a working keyboard slider, and to parts dealers who need keyboards and housings for this model.
Key specifications
| Model | LG Optimus Chat C555 |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Android 2.2 (Froyo) as shipped |
| Display | 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen with multi-touch |
| Keyboard | Slide-out QWERTY keyboard |
| Rear camera | 3 megapixel |
| Connectivity | 3G (UMTS/HSDPA), Wi-Fi with hotspot for up to 8 devices, Bluetooth, GPS, microUSB |
| Memory card | microSD slot |
| Extras | Voice Search and LG App Advisor preloaded |
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 Optimus Chat C555 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 into export markets where GSM or UMTS is still live, to collectors and prop houses, to parts dealers, and to Wi-Fi-only use.
Resale fit
- Export to markets where GSM or UMTS service is still live and an early Android phone sells at a low ticket.
- Collector and prop buyers who want a working Android keyboard slider from the T-Mobile prepaid era.
- 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.
