Description
Samsung SCH-U540 Silver 3G, Carrier Returns, Verizon / Page Plus CDMA
Samsung U540 Silver 3G Verizon Pageplus CDMA flips from a carrier-return A-stock lot, graded Carrier Returns by TG on receipt. Parts dealers who want tested donors for hinges, speakers, and batteries, and prop buyers who need several matching silver Verizon flips at a lower tier, are the buyers here.
The Samsung SCH-U540 is a 2007 Verizon clamshell positioned as a value phone with the carrier's V CAST music and video services: a 1.3 MP camera and camcorder, a music player, external dual stereo speakers with speakerphone, Bluetooth for stereo headsets, a microSD slot, VZ Navigator support, and EV-DO 3G data. Verizon sold it in blue and silver, and it also ran on Page Plus prepaid.
TG Wireless lists the U540 in refurbished and carrier-return tiers for collector and retro-tech shops, prop departments, and parts dealers. It is CDMA only and cannot be activated now that Verizon's CDMA network is closed.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung SCH-U540, Verizon / Page Plus |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Network status | Verizon / Page Plus CDMA |
| Form factor | Clamshell with external stereo speakers |
| Camera | 1.3 MP with camcorder |
| Memory | microSD slot |
| Connectivity | CDMA with EV-DO 3G data, Bluetooth (headset, hands-free, serial port, dial-up networking, object push profiles) |
| Features | V CAST music and video, VZ Navigator, speakerphone, calculator, calendar, alarm, notepad, stopwatch, world clock |
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 SCH-U540 is a CDMA handset with no GSM radio, no LTE, and no VoLTE, and Verizon shut down its CDMA network on December 31, 2022, so it cannot be activated on any US carrier today. Page Plus ran on the same Verizon network, so that path is closed too. Carrier branding is per listing; see the network status line in the table. There is no SIM slot and no export path to GSM markets, so realistic uses are collectors, film and TV props, parts, and display units.
Resale fit
- Collector and retro-tech shops that stock working Verizon-era CDMA handsets in the original color.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments that need period-correct carrier-branded phones.
- Parts and display units for repair benches, store fixtures, and training.
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.
