Description
Samsung A117 Black, A+ Grade carrier return, GSM unlocked
Sold as Samsung A 117 - Black GSM Unlocked Carrier Return Cellphone A+ Stock, this lot is the black SGH-A117 clamshell returned through a carrier channel, tested and graded A+ Grade by TG Wireless, GSM unlocked on 850/1900 MHz with no 3G or LTE. Exporters assembling mixed lots of basic 2G flips take A+ carrier returns as the price-sensitive alternative to sealed units with near-identical cosmetics.
This is the Samsung SGH-A117, AT&T's 2007 budget clamshell, offered as carrier-return stock graded A+ by TG Wireless. The A117 is a plain voice-and-text flip with a 65K-color 128 by 160 main screen, a monochrome outer display, speakerphone, MEdia Net WAP browsing, and the standard alarm, calculator, and calendar tools, with no camera. It operates on dual-band GSM 850/1900 with no 3G or LTE, so its service life today is in 2G export markets.
Dealers buy carrier-return A117 units from TG Wireless at a step below new for export lots of basic GSM flips, for prop and collector sale, and for parts, where a tested unit with little wear does the same job as a sealed one.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung SGH-A117, AT&T |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Released | 2007 |
| Form factor | Clamshell with internal antenna |
| Network technology | Dual-band GSM 850/1900 with GPRS; no 3G, no LTE |
| Main display | 128 x 160 pixels, 65K colors |
| External display | 96 x 64 pixels, monochrome |
| Features | Speakerphone, WAP browser (MEdia Net), text messaging, downloadable ringtones and graphics |
| Tools | Alarm, calculator, calendar, vibrate alert |
| Phonebook | 300 entries |
| Camera | None |
Condition: A+ Grade
A+ Grade is TG's top used grade: fully tested and working, with cosmetics a step above A Grade and little to no visible wear. Units are supplied as graded; ask your account manager about packaging (original box, accessories, or handset only) when you request a quote.
Network and compatibility
The Samsung A117 is a 2G GSM-only phone on the 850 and 1900 MHz bands, with no 3G and no LTE, so it cannot get service on any US carrier today: AT&T shut its 2G network in 2017, 3G networks closed in 2022, and T-Mobile retired its 2G GSM on August 3, 2026; see the network status line in the table. GSM unlocked units still register on live 2G networks abroad. In the US its realistic uses are export, collector and prop sale, and parts.
Resale fit
- Export to markets in Latin America, Africa, and Asia where 850/1900 MHz GSM service remains live and a basic flip sells at a low ticket.
- Collector shops and film and TV prop houses that want a period-correct 2007 AT&T flip phone.
- Parts and refurbishment stock for the Samsung A-series clamshells.
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.
