Description
Samsung U740 Alias Gold, Factory Refurbished, Verizon CDMA
Factory Refurbished Samsung U740 Alias in Gold for Verizon, listed as Samsung-u740-gold-rb, reconditioned to close-to-new working order with its dual-hinge flip-and-QWERTY body intact. The gold Alias is the version collectors ask for first, and prop departments take it when a scene calls for a recognizable late-2000s Verizon messaging phone.
The Samsung Alias, model SCH-U740, is a 2007 Verizon CDMA phone known for its dual-hinge design: it opens vertically as a conventional flip for calls and horizontally as a landscape QWERTY messaging device, with a keypad whose keys serve both orientations. It has a 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, a microSD slot, EV-DO data, and Verizon's messaging and email clients, and it was offered in several finishes including gold.
Verizon closed its CDMA network at the end of 2022, so TG Wireless sells the Alias factory refurbished to collectors who want the dual-hinge design, to prop departments dressing late-2000s scenes, and to parts buyers who service Samsung flips.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Alias, SCH-U740, Verizon (2007) |
|---|---|
| Color | Gold |
| Network status | Verizon, CDMA |
| Form factor | Dual-hinge flip: opens vertically as a phone and horizontally as a QWERTY messaging device |
| Camera | 1.3 megapixel |
| Expandable storage | microSD slot |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth |
| Data | CDMA EV-DO |
| Cellular | CDMA (Verizon network); no GSM, no LTE |
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 Alias U740 is a CDMA-only Verizon phone. Verizon retired CDMA on December 31, 2022, and no US carrier runs a compatible network, so the Alias cannot make calls, text, or use data in the US today, and it has no GSM radio for export. The network status line in the table shows the Verizon branding. Realistic uses are collectors of the dual-hinge design, film and TV props, display units, and parts.
Resale fit
- Collectors and enthusiasts who want the dual-hinge Alias design in the gold finish.
- Film, TV, and theater prop departments dressing 2007 to 2010 scenes with a Verizon phone.
- Parts and display units for shops servicing Samsung flips.
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.
