Description
Samsung A817 Solstice II, Factory Refurbished, AT&T GSM unlocked
Samsung A817 Solstice II is a Factory Refurbished lot of the SGH-A817 touchscreen feature phone: tested, reset, and GSM unlocked for quad-band 2G and 850/1900 3G, no LTE. Exporters who serve markets with live 3G buy refurbished Solstice II units as an affordable touch phone, and prop houses use them where a smartphone-looking device without a modern UI is needed.
The Samsung SGH-A817 Solstice II is AT&T's 2010 successor to the Solstice: a full touchscreen quick-messaging phone with a 3-inch WQVGA display, a virtual keyboard, TouchWiz 2.0 widgets, and AT&T's Social Net app for Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. It carries a 2 MP camera, music player, microSD slot, Bluetooth, and GPS for AT&T Navigator and Video Share. The radio is quad-band GSM/EDGE plus UMTS/HSDPA 3G on 850/1900 with no LTE, so it is a 3G-market phone today.
TG Wireless sells the Solstice II to exporters who want a touchscreen feature phone for live 3G markets and to collector and prop buyers.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung SGH-A817 Solstice II, AT&T |
|---|---|
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Released | 2010 |
| Form factor | Full touchscreen candybar |
| Network technology | Quad-band GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA 850/1900 3G; no LTE |
| Display | 3-inch 240 x 400 WQVGA touchscreen, TouchWiz 2.0 |
| Camera | 2 MP |
| Memory | microSD slot |
| Apps | Social Net (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter), AT&T Navigator, Video Share, music player |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth, GPS |
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
This phone runs on 2G GSM plus UMTS/HSDPA 3G on the 850 and 1900 MHz AT&T bands, with no LTE and no VoLTE, so it has had no US service since the 2022 3G shutdowns and T-Mobile's 2G retirement on August 3, 2026; see the network status line in the table. GSM unlocked units still register on live 2G or 3G networks in export markets. Domestically it is a Wi-Fi-free offline device for collectors, props, and parts.
Resale fit
- Export to Latin America, Africa, and Asia, where 850/1900 MHz GSM service is still live and basic carrier handsets sell at a low ticket.
- Collector shops and film and TV prop houses that want period-correct AT&T handsets from the late 2000s.
- Parts and refurbishment stock for the Samsung SGH A-series.
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.
