Description
LG VN251 Cosmos 2 QWERTY slider, Factory Refurbished, Verizon / Page Plus CDMA
Factory refurbished and reconditioned to working order, this LG VN251 Cosmos 2 is the 3G-era Verizon and Page Plus CDMA QWERTY slider with a 1.3 megapixel camera and Facebook shortcuts, listed without a color. Prop houses and collectors who want a working-condition Verizon keyboard phone are the realistic buyers now that CDMA service has ended.
The LG Cosmos 2 VN251 is a 2011 Verizon messaging phone: a horizontal slider with a four-row QWERTY keyboard, a 2-inch 320 x 240 LCD, a 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, a microSD slot to 32 GB, a 3.5 mm jack, and preloaded shortcuts for Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter. It runs on Verizon's CDMA 800/1900 network with 1xRTT data and is rated for just over six hours of talk time and about 34 days of standby.
Because it is CDMA-only, TG Wireless sells the Cosmos 2 to prop houses, collectors, and parts dealers rather than for activation; the keyboard slider form factor is in steady demand for film and TV set dressing.
Key specifications
| Model | LG VN251 Cosmos 2, QWERTY slider feature phone (2011) |
|---|---|
| Network status | Verizon |
| Form factor | Horizontal slider with four-row QWERTY keyboard |
| Display | 2-inch LCD, 320 x 240 pixels, 262K colors |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with 2x digital zoom and image editor |
| Network | CDMA 800/1900 with 1xRTT data (Verizon) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, USB 2.0, 3.5 mm headset jack |
| Memory | microSD slot up to 32 GB |
| Battery life | Up to 6 hours 10 minutes talk, up to 818 hours standby |
| Accessibility | Hearing aid rating M4, TTY capable, English and Spanish interface |
| Size and weight | 4.41 x 2.06 x 0.63 in, 4.58 oz |
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
The Cosmos 2 is a CDMA 1xRTT phone with no LTE radio. Verizon retired its CDMA network on December 31, 2022, and Page Plus, which rode on Verizon, retired it with it, so this handset cannot make calls or send texts on any US carrier today; a phone without LTE and VoLTE gets no service. Lock state is listed per unit; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are props, collectors, display units, and parts; it has no Wi-Fi for offline use.
Resale fit
- Film, TV, and theater prop houses that need period Verizon QWERTY sliders in working cosmetic condition.
- Collector and nostalgia resellers of pre-smartphone messaging phones.
- Parts and accessory dealers sourcing LG VN251 batteries, keyboards, and housings.
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.
