Overview
- Trump Mobile’s customer service told the Financial Times that a recent U.S. government shutdown disrupted shipments and said there was a strong possibility the device would not go out this month.
- The company has pushed back its year-end delivery target for the T1 and has not provided a new rollout date.
- The gold-colored smartphone is listed at $499, with a $100 reservation fee and a $47.45 monthly service plan.
- Who will manufacture the handset remains unclear, despite earlier marketing that described the T1 as proudly American.
- The venture is run by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump and has drawn conflict-of-interest questions given federal oversight of telecommunications.