Trump Mobile T1 phone rollout starts this week. What to know
Trump Mobile T1 phone rollout starts this week. What to know
Natassia Paloma, El Paso TimesWed, May 13, 2026 at 11:43 AM UTC
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If you put down that $100 deposit and preordered a Trump Mobilephone, you should get hold of your phone soon.
The phones, launched by the Trump family, are being shipped this week, the company exclusively confirmed to USA TODAY in an email May 11.
The Trump Organization, the holding company for President Donald Trump's business ventures, announced the launch of "Trump Mobile" last summer. It was scheduled for release in August, then delayed to October before being pushed again to this week, according to USA TODAY.
Here's what to know about Trump Mobile and more on the company's new smartphone.
Trump Mobile T1 phone
The model TI Phone is gold, has a 6.78-inch screen and runs on an Android Operating System, according to its website. The service will include call centers based in the United States and phones made in America, reported Reuters.
Promotional image of the "T1 Phone" by Trump Mobile, set to become available for $499 in August.The Trump Organization announced the new Trump Mobile business venture on June 16, including the phone and a wireless service plan.
The phone has a promotional price of $499 and may be ordered using a $100 deposit.
In addition to the T1 phone, the website now lists other Samsung and Apple phones that are "renewed" ranging from $369 to $629.
The "47 Plan" will include unlimited talk, texting, data and nationwide coverage on U.S. networks, in addition to device protection. The cost of the plan is $47.45 a month, according to its website.
Trump phone release date pushed several times
The company faced delays after announcing its intention to create the phones in the United States. Now, the website states the phones are "designed with American values in mind."
The first T1 phones were assembled in the United States, Trump Mobile CEO Pat O'Brien told USA TODAY. Moving forward, models will use components primarily manufactured in America.
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O'Brien told USA TODAY the company's phone production experienced a variety of delays while trying to get the T1 to completion.
"But those delays were worth it in our minds as we are delivering an amazing product," he said.
Trump gold phone update
While orders are being filled as quickly as possible, O'Brien said, the company anticipates all pre-ordered phones to be delivered within the next several weeks.
Trump phone scam?
Speculation around whether the smartphones would ever see the light of day recently circulated on social media as customers complained about never having received their pre-ordered phones, reported USA TODAY.
O'Brien denied those claims.
Trump Phone deposits
The phone requires a $100 deposit for preorder.
USA Today contributed to this story.
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