Trump Mobile says T1 phones will ship this week
USA Today • • business
Key Points:
- Trump Mobile, a new cellular service and smartphone company launched by the Trump Organization, is beginning to ship its first smartphone, the T1 Phone, to pre-order customers this week after multiple delays.
- The T1 Phone is assembled in the United States with components primarily made in America, reflecting the company's emphasis on "American values" and domestic production.
- Trump Mobile offers a $47.45 monthly 5G plan called the "47 Plan," which includes unlimited talk, text, data, device protection, roadside assistance, telehealth services, and free international calling to over 100 countries.
- The T1 smartphone features a 6.78-inch screen, three cameras including a 50 MP main camera, AI face unlock, fingerprint sensor, and runs on the Android operating system; it is sold at a promotional price of $499 with a $100 refundable deposit required to join the waitlist.
- Despite social media speculation about the phone's release, Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien confirmed that orders are being fulfilled and expressed satisfaction with customer interest in both the phone and the service.