Overview

• The Trump Organization announced on June 16 that it is entering the telecom market with Trump Mobile, a virtual carrier using Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile networks.
• Its T1 smartphone, priced at $499, will go on sale in August with high-end specs including a 6.8-inch AMOLED display, 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
• A monthly plan costing $47.45 pays tribute to Donald Trump’s presidential numbers and includes 5G service, unlimited texting to over 100 countries and added perks such as telemedicine and roadside assistance.
• The company promotes the T1 as “proudly designed and manufactured in the United States,” but Eric Trump acknowledged the first production run will likely be built abroad.
• Critics warn the venture intensifies potential conflicts between President Trump’s official duties and his family’s commercial activities as part of their broader diversification strategy.