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Trump Organization Launches Trump Mobile Service With U.S.-Made T1 Phone

It uses US-based call centres to court conservative consumers under a mobile virtual network partnership ahead of the T1 Phone debut.

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Overview

  • The 47 Plan costs $47.45 per month and offers unlimited calls, texts, data and free calls to 100 countries.
  • Trump Mobile operates as a mobile virtual network through Liberty Mobile’s access to T-Mobile’s network, promising national 5G coverage.
  • The T1 Phone is priced at $499, slated for September availability, and is marketed as the first smartphone fully produced in the United States under a licensing deal.
  • The smartphone will run Android and feature a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen, a 50-megapixel camera and a 5,000 mAh battery.
  • Critics warn the venture could blur the line between the president’s public office and private brand licensing.