At an event at Trump Tower on Friday, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump unveiled Trump Mobile T1 — a virtual carrier that promises unlimited calling, texting, and data across AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon networks and an “all-American” experience. The heart of the offering is the gold T1 Phone 8002, which is available for pre-order for $499 (with a $100 deposit) and is expected to be available in September.
At an event on Friday, they unveiled the gold Trump Mobile T1 – Phone 8002, which can be pre-ordered with a $100 deposit and will retail for $499. It is scheduled to ship in September, but an exact date has not yet been confirmed. It promises unlimited calls, texts and data across networks. AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, and “all-American” customer support, but specific details about the manufacturer and production remain hidden.
Specifications: Golden paper where the processor is hidden – Trump Mobile T1
- Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED with 120 Hz and punch-hole selfie camera
- Cameras: main 50 MP + 2 MP depth sensor + 2 MP macro lens; front 16 MP
- Battery: 5,000 mAh (“long life camera” – vague term)
- Memory: 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage
- Additionally: under-display fingerprint reader, face unlock, USB-C, 3.5mm input, Android 15
Footnote: The manufacturer and processor type are not listed, which leaves the question of what powers this “golden” machine.
“Designed and built in the United States”? Trump Mobile T1
The Trump Organization claims that the Trump Mobile T1 is designed and manufactured in USA, but without any specific information about factories or suppliers. Most smartphones are still based on components from Asia, so all-American production is extremely challenging. In reality, it is more about licensing the Trump Mobile brand through DTTM Operations.
“The 47 Plan”: political marketing
The monthly package for $47.45 includes:
- unlimited calls and SMS within the USA
- unlimited internet (first 20 GB at full speed)
- unlimited international calls to 100 countries
- 24/7 roadside assistance (Drive America)
- telemedicine and mental health support
- activation without credit score
The price symbolizes Trump's "45th" presidency and possible "47th" term, making the offer heavily political.
Price and pre-orders: shiny deposit, unclear delivery – Trump Mobile T1
To reserve the phone – the Trump Mobile T1 – a $100 deposit is required; the remaining $399 will be due upon shipment in September. Without an exact date and confirmed components, there remains a lot of uncertainty about timely delivery and quality.
Competition and challenges
The Trump Mobile T1 will have a hard time convincing users to abandon established carriers (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile) and established phones (Apple, Samsung). The lack of transparency about manufacturing and network infrastructure, and the political coloration of the brand may turn many away.
Conclusion: Waiting for real tests
The Trump Mobile T1 is more than just a phone – it's a political symbol. While it has some interesting specs on paper, without independent testing, clear information about the manufacturer, and concrete user reviews, there's no reason to rush into buying it. Let's wait for the first reviews and hands-on testing from real users.
