Description
LG Octane VN530 3G 3.2 MP Dual-screen QWERTY Skype, Carrier Returns, Verizon / Page Plus CDMA
Carrier-return LG Octane VN530 units, the 3G 3.2 megapixel dual-screen QWERTY keyboard Skype phone for Verizon and Page Plus CDMA, tested and graded by TG on receipt. This is the lot for prop departments that need quantity rather than sealed boxes, and for parts benches rebuilding Octane keyboards and hinges.
The LG Octane VN530 is a 2010 Verizon messaging phone with a dual-screen design: a candybar face with a 1.76-inch outer display and large dial keys that flips open to a 2.6-inch internal screen and full QWERTY keyboard. It carries a 3.2 MP camera with video, Bluetooth 2.1, a microSD slot up to 16 GB, dual speakers, an HTML browser, and Verizon's EV-DO Rev. A 3G data with Skype Mobile support, and it was sold on Verizon and its Page Plus prepaid brand.
TG Wireless offers the Octane new and as carrier returns for prop departments, collectors of Verizon-era QWERTY phones, and parts buyers; it is CDMA and no longer activates in the US.
Key specifications
| Model | LG Octane VN530, Verizon, 2010 |
|---|---|
| Network status | Verizon / Page Plus, CDMA |
| Form factor | Dual-screen candybar that flips open to a full QWERTY keyboard |
| Displays | 2.6-inch internal LCD 320 x 240, 1.76-inch external LCD 220 x 176, both 262K colors |
| Camera | 3.2 MP with 3x digital zoom, video capture, panorama, smile shot |
| Memory | microSD slot for cards up to 16 GB |
| Cellular | CDMA with Verizon EV-DO Rev. A 3G data |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB with mass storage |
| Audio | Dual speakers, MP3/WMA/AAC player |
| Battery | Rated up to 6.3 hours talk time |
| Software | HTML browser, Social Beat, Skype Mobile, VZ Navigator, threaded messaging |
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 Octane VN530 is a CDMA handset built for Verizon and Page Plus; the 3G in its name refers to Verizon's EV-DO network. Verizon retired CDMA and EV-DO on December 31, 2022, and no other US carrier accepts CDMA devices, so the Octane cannot get US voice or data service today in any state; see the network status line in the table. It has no Wi-Fi. Realistic uses are props, collector display, offline media and alarm functions, and parts.
Resale fit
- Film and TV prop departments that need a 2010 Verizon QWERTY phone, new or lightly handled.
- Collectors and retro storefronts that list dual-screen LG messaging phones.
- Parts stock for VN530 keyboards, hinges, displays, and batteries.
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.
