Description
Samsung Convoy U640 3G Military Grade Extreme Shock Water & Dust Resistance Verizon EVDO CDMA, Carrier Returns
Returned through the Verizon channel and tested by TG on receipt, this Samsung Convoy U640 is the 3G military grade extreme shock, water and dust resistance flip with an EVDO CDMA radio. Carrier-return Convoys suit parts dealers and repair benches that want complete rugged flips, and prop houses that need working Verizon handsets.
Samsung built the Convoy, model SCH-U640, for Verizon in 2009 as a rugged flip phone that meets military specifications for shock, water, and dust. It carries Verizon Push to Talk over EV-DO Rev. A with presence information, a 2 MP camera and camcorder, a high-output stereo speaker, speakerphone and voice commands, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS for VZ Navigator and Field Force Manager, and a microSD slot up to 16 GB. Talk time was rated up to 5 hours.
Dealers take Convoy carrier returns from TG Wireless for collector and prop demand, for parts and repair stock, and for rugged-device display or training units that never need a live network.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Convoy, SCH-U640, Verizon (2009) |
|---|---|
| Network status | Verizon / Page Plus, CDMA |
| Form factor | Rugged flip phone |
| Durability | Built to military specifications for shock, water, and dust |
| Camera | 2 MP with video capture |
| Audio | Stereo speaker, speakerphone, voice commands |
| Push to Talk | Verizon Push to Talk over EV-DO Rev. A with presence information |
| Memory | microSD expansion up to 16 GB |
| Connectivity | CDMA with EV-DO Rev. A 3G, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS (VZ Navigator) |
| Talk time | Up to 5 hours (as listed) |
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 Convoy U640 is a Verizon CDMA phone with EV-DO data and no LTE. Verizon retired its CDMA network on December 31, 2022, and Page Plus rode on that network, so this handset gets no US carrier service today and cannot be activated anywhere in the US. See the network status line in the table for the branding of each listing. Remaining uses are collectors, film and TV props, parts and display units, and offline or Wi-Fi use where the model supports it.
Resale fit
- Collectors and prop houses that want a military-spec Verizon flip phone.
- Parts and repair buyers who need SCH-U640 housings, keypads, and batteries.
- Training and display units for rugged-device demonstrations.
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.
