Trump Mobile's CEO says gold-plated Trump phone will begin shipping to buyers this week after delays

Key Points:

• Trump Mobile CEO Pat O’Brien confirmed that the company will start shipping its “T1” phones this week to customers who pre-ordered with a $100 deposit, with full payment due upon shipping.
• The “T1” phone, which faced multiple delays since its announcement in June last year, has now received necessary certifications from PTCRB, FCC, and Google Play, allowing it to operate on major networks and access the Google Play store.
• The device features a gold exterior, American flag design, Android OS, fingerprint sensor, AI face unlock, headphone jack, and is shipped with a charging cable and block; phones being shipped are assembled in the U.S., with future models expected to use primarily U.S.-made components.
• Despite recent controversy and updated preorder terms disclaiming guaranteed device availability, O’Brien denied that customers would not receive their phones and expressed satisfaction with customer interest in both the phone and the $47.45 monthly “Trump Mobile 5G 47” plan.
• The Trump organization has not commented on the delays or shipping, and the company had previously sold refurbished Samsung and iPhones while awaiting the “T1” release.