Trump Mobile T1 Officially Launched, Monthly Subscription of $47.45 Focused on American Support
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently officially launched his branded smartphone, the “T1 Phone,” along with a telecom service named “Trump Mobile,” with a monthly subscription fee of $47.45. This announcement coincides with the 10th anniversary of Trump’s first presidential campaign, which has been interpreted as a move with strong political overtones.
Eric Trump Claims the Phone Will Revolutionize the Mobile Industry
Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, claimed during an interview with Fox Business that this phone will “revolutionize the mobile and telecommunications industry,” emphasizing the goal of providing “customer service by Americans for Americans” and a “phone made by Americans for Americans.” The so-called “47 Plan” includes unlimited calls, texts, and data services, as well as free international calls to over 100 countries, 24-hour roadside assistance, and telemedicine services.
The T1 Phone features a gold body design, equipped with a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen, 12GB RAM, 256GB storage, and a 5,000mAh battery. The back of the phone is printed with the slogan “Make America Great Again,” priced at $499, with shipments expected to begin in August. However, the product specification sheet notably lacks crucial processor information, raising questions from the public.
Foreign Media Expose “Made in America” Falsehood, Suspected to be a Chinese White Label Phone
Multiple foreign media have strongly questioned the T1 Phone’s claim of being “designed and manufactured in America.” Tech analyst Max Weinbach pointed out in a post on X that the specifications of the T1 Phone are highly similar to the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G, which is manufactured by the Chinese company Wingtech Technology in Jiaxing, Wuxi, or Kunming, and is sold on Amazon for only $169.
Wired magazine bluntly stated that the T1 Phone appears to be “a cheap Chinese Android device,” suggesting that the Trump organization simply “marked up the Amazon price threefold and replaced it with new plastic casing.” The report indicated that there is no complete smartphone manufacturing supply chain in the U.S., and key components such as AMOLED screens, camera modules, and processors must be imported from overseas.
The Verge also questioned the authenticity of the product photos, believing that the images displayed on the official website are “almost 100% Photoshop composites,” noting abnormal spacing between camera lenses and the disappearance of volume and power buttons in different views. Ironically, another section of the site even displayed what appeared to be a rendering of an iPhone.
Trump Mobile is Actually a Reseller, Technical Competence Questioned
Trump Mobile is not a genuine telecom operator but rather a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), operating by reselling network services from AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. However, the terms of service indicate that Trump Mobile is actually provided by “Liberty Mobile Wireless LLC,” a very small company that only offers 4G LTE connectivity.
Even more confusingly, the coverage map on the Trump Mobile website directly embeds the map of Ultra Mobile, another MVNO under T-Mobile. Wired magazine discovered that Trump Mobile’s terms of service heavily plagiarize content from other companies, and the privacy policy allows the collection of user search, browsing, device, and location data for use by “AI systems.”
The $47.45 monthly fee is relatively high in the MVNO market, and while it claims to include multiple additional services, the website does not disclose any extra fees. Worse still, the terms of service clearly state that “absolutely no refunds will be provided,” leaving consumer rights unprotected.
Political Stunt Greater Than Commercial Value, Market Prospects Worrisome
Consumer rights advocate Robert Weissman from Public Citizen bluntly stated that Trump Mobile raises a series of ethical controversies. He questioned whether competitors would hesitate to promote their cheaper products and services due to political pressure, and whether Trump Mobile would receive special treatment regarding tariff policies.
Weissman directly suggested that American workers “should hang up when faced with such marketing tactics.” Analysts generally believe this resembles a cash extraction mechanism for the Trump brand rather than a serious business plan aimed at challenging the U.S. mobile communications market.
At a price point of $499, the T1 Phone cannot compete with mainstream brands in the same price range, let alone challenge the upcoming iPhone 17. Foreign media unanimously agree that consumers will be purchasing “mid-range Android devices that do not match the plastic sheen of its gold appearance.”
The entire Trump Mobile plan appears more like a political propaganda tool than a competitive technology product.
This article is a collaborative reprint from: Crypto City