Description
Samsung A650 Silver, Factory Refurbished, Verizon CDMA
Samsung A650 Silver RB is a Factory Refurbished lot of the silver SCH-A650 Verizon clamshell: tested and reset units of a 2004 CDMA flip with no camera, no Bluetooth, and no SIM slot. It cannot be activated on any live US network, so the buyers are collectors, prop houses dressing early-2000s sets, and parts resellers who need SCH-A600-series housings and displays.
The Samsung SCH-A650 is a 2004 Verizon Wireless CDMA clamshell: a compact silver flip with an internal antenna, a 128 by 160 color main screen, an external caller ID display, speakerphone, voice dialing, and Verizon's Get It Now (BREW) downloads for ringtones and games. It has no camera and no Bluetooth. The radio is dual-band CDMA 800/1900 with 1xRTT data and no SIM slot, which ties it permanently to CDMA networks that no longer exist in the US.
TG Wireless offers the A650 to collector shops, prop houses, and parts resellers who want an early-2000s Verizon flip in refurbished condition.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung SCH-A650, Verizon Wireless |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Network status | Verizon CDMA (no SIM slot), network retired |
| Released | 2004 |
| Form factor | Clamshell with internal antenna and external caller ID display |
| Network technology | Dual-band CDMA 800/1900 with 1xRTT data; no GSM, no SIM slot, no LTE |
| Display | 128 x 160 65K-color main screen, monochrome external display |
| Camera | None |
| Features | Speakerphone, voice dialing, Get It Now (BREW) downloads, vibrate alert |
| Connectivity | No Bluetooth; wired data cable |
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 SCH-A650 is a CDMA-only phone with no SIM slot, so it cannot be activated anywhere in the US: Verizon shut its CDMA network on December 31, 2022, and Sprint's CDMA closed the same year; see the network status line in the table. It has no GSM radio, so it will not take a SIM abroad either, and the few CDMA networks still running overseas do not accept US-provisioned handsets. It is a collector, prop, and parts item.
Resale fit
- Collector shops and film and TV prop houses that want a period-correct 2004 Verizon flip phone.
- Parts and refurbishment stock for the Samsung SCH-A600 series.
- Display and training units for carrier history exhibits and retail decor.
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.
