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Trump Organization Launches Trump Mobile Service With Gold-Toned T1 Smartphone

A new MVNO targeting conservative consumers offers an unlimited $47.45 monthly plan with U.S.-based support; its $499 smartphone follows in August.

Trump Mobile's T1 Phone
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A supporter uses his mobile phone ahead of Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump's watch party in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 5, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/ File Photo

Overview

  • On June 16, the Trump Organization launched Trump Mobile as a mobile virtual network operator, leveraging 5G service from AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile USA under a trademark license.
  • Its flagship “47 Plan” costs $47.45 per month and includes unlimited talk, text and data along with telemedicine, roadside assistance and free calls to more than 100 countries.
  • The gold-toned T1 Phone, manufactured in the United States, is slated for release in August at a price of $499.
  • Trump Mobile operates through a licensing agreement, with the Trump Organization neither manufacturing the device nor directly providing the network service.
  • Ethical scrutiny has surfaced over potential conflicts of interest given President Trump’s authority to influence FCC regulations overseeing the new service.