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New Indian Express
a day ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Trump launches mobile phone service and $499 smartphone
The Trump Organization has announced a new mobile phone service and smartphone under the brand Trump Mobil', both set to launch in September. The plan, called The 47 Plan, will cost $47.45 per month and offer unlimited talk, text, and data. It will also include additional benefits such as roadside assistance and telehealth services. The company, owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump, will also release a $499 smartphone named T1. The phone features a gold-colored metal body etched with the American flag. According to the Trump Mobile website, the T1 runs on Android 15 and includes a 6.8-inch AMOLED screen with a 16-megapixel front camera. Other specifications include 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of internal storage, and a 50-megapixel main camera. A screenshot on the website displays Trump's well-known slogan, "Make America Great Again." The venture is the latest in a series of Trump-branded products—including sneakers, watches, and Bibles—launched during his political career. While the Trump name is used for branding, the products and services are developed and sold by third parties through licensing agreements.
Miami Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Gavin Newsom Mocks Trump's ‘Made in China' Smartphone
California Governor Gavin Newsom has poked fun at the smartphone unveiled on Wednesday by the Trump Organization, jumping on the mounting doubts over whether it can honor its "made in America" branding. On Wednesday, the governor posted a link to a Daily Beast article entitled "Trump's New 'All-American' Smartphone Is Made in China," alongside the caption: "Oh." Newsweek has reached out to Trump Mobile, the new company marketing the phone, regarding its manufacturing origins. Despite the Trump Organization, the umbrella company for the president's business ventures, billing the phone as American-made, experts remain skeptical over whether the U.S. possesses the necessary infrastructure or technical know-how to manufacture the "T1" entirely on U.S. soil by its September launch or at the listed price of $499. Others have also noted similarities with other devices already on the market and which hail from China, raising further questions about this made-in-America designation. On Monday, the Trump Organization, control of which the president ceded to his eldest sons at the start of his second term, announced the launch of Trump Mobile, its flagship cellular service—"The 47 Plan"—and the T1 Phone, billed as a "sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States." Both Eric and Donald Jr. have repeatedly said that the phone will be manufactured in the U.S., though the former said that this would be done "eventually." A representative for the Trump Organization told The Wall Street Journal that manufacturing "will be in Alabama, California and Florida." But many have expressed doubts as to whether this is feasible, given the current disparity in manufacturing capabilities between the U.S. and China. Supply chain expert Tinglong Dai told Newsweek earlier this week that, "barring miracles, building a smartphone entirely in the U.S. by September is all but impossible." Many have also pointed out the striking similarities with existing Chinese-made models, casting further doubt on the "made-in-America" claim. The Daily Beast article mentioned by Newsom cited research from Apple Insider, which found that the body of the specifications of the new gold-colored phone match with the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G, an Android built by Chinese company Wingtech and available on Amazon for as little as $169. Donald Trump Jr., vice president of the Trump Organization, in an interview with conservative host Benny Johnson, said the new phones were for users who want "American hardware, built by Americans here in America without the potential, you know, let's call it back door into the hardware that some of our adversaries may have installed in there." Francisco Jeronimo, vice president at International Data Corp, told CNBC: "There is no way the phone was designed from scratch and there is no way it is going to be assembled in the U.S. or completely manufactured in the U.S. That is completely impossible." Leo Gebbie, principal analyst at CCS Insight, told Fortune there was "no serious chance" of the phones being made in the U.S. in time for their launch date, and that this "absolutely does raise the specter of the Trump Organization mobile falling foul of the tariffs that have been instigated by the Trump administration." Robert Atkinson, founder and president of tech-focused think tank the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, told Newsweek that the high costs of manufacturing a phone in the U.S. would preclude the possibility of the phone being sold at $499. "I suppose if tariffs were established on imported phones then it might be price competitive," he added, "but I doubt the price would be at or below $500, especially if the components (e.g., chips, camera, battery, screen, etc.) also had tariffs placed on them." Given the doubts expressed by experts, and conflicting messaging from the Trump Organization and Trump Mobile over whether and when the new phone will be manufactured in the U.S., questions remain over how the T1 will maintain the American-made designation that has marked its launch. Related Articles Gavin Newsom's Chances of Being 2028 Democratic Nominee Surge-PollMost Voters Back Sending Troops to Quell Riots, But Blame Trump for LA-PollGavin Newsom Responds to Donald Trump's ICE ThreatGavin Newsom Accuses Trump Administration of Spreading Fake Protest Images 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Business
- Newsweek
Gavin Newsom Mocks Trump's 'Made in China' Smartphone
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. California Governor Gavin Newsom has poked fun at the smartphone unveiled on Wednesday by the Trump Organization, jumping on the mounting doubts over whether it can honor its "made in America" branding. On Wednesday, the governor posted a link to a Daily Beast article entitled "Trump's New 'All-American' Smartphone Is Made in China," alongside the caption: "Oh." Newsweek has reached out to Trump Mobile, the new company marketing the phone, regarding its manufacturing origins. Why It Matters Despite the Trump Organization, the umbrella company for the president's business ventures, billing the phone as American-made, experts remain skeptical over whether the U.S. possesses the necessary infrastructure or technical know-how to manufacture the "T1" entirely on U.S. soil by its September launch or at the listed price of $499. Others have also noted similarities with other devices already on the market and which hail from China, raising further questions about this made-in-America designation. What To Know On Monday, the Trump Organization, control of which the president ceded to his eldest sons at the start of his second term, announced the launch of Trump Mobile, its flagship cellular service—"The 47 Plan"—and the T1 Phone, billed as a "sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States." Both Eric and Donald Jr. have repeatedly said that the phone will be manufactured in the U.S., though the former said that this would be done "eventually." A representative for the Trump Organization told The Wall Street Journal that manufacturing "will be in Alabama, California and Florida." California Governor Gavin Newsom at Gemperle Orchard on April 16, 2025, in Ceres, California. California Governor Gavin Newsom at Gemperle Orchard on April 16, 2025, in Ceres, many have expressed doubts as to whether this is feasible, given the current disparity in manufacturing capabilities between the U.S. and China. Supply chain expert Tinglong Dai told Newsweek earlier this week that, "barring miracles, building a smartphone entirely in the U.S. by September is all but impossible." Many have also pointed out the striking similarities with existing Chinese-made models, casting further doubt on the "made-in-America" claim. The Daily Beast article mentioned by Newsom cited research from Apple Insider, which found that the body of the specifications of the new gold-colored phone match with the T-Mobile REVVL 7 Pro 5G, an Android built by Chinese company Wingtech and available on Amazon for as little as $169. What People Are Saying Donald Trump Jr., vice president of the Trump Organization, in an interview with conservative host Benny Johnson, said the new phones were for users who want "American hardware, built by Americans here in America without the potential, you know, let's call it back door into the hardware that some of our adversaries may have installed in there." Francisco Jeronimo, vice president at International Data Corp, told CNBC: "There is no way the phone was designed from scratch and there is no way it is going to be assembled in the U.S. or completely manufactured in the U.S. That is completely impossible." Leo Gebbie, principal analyst at CCS Insight, told Fortune there was "no serious chance" of the phones being made in the U.S. in time for their launch date, and that this "absolutely does raise the specter of the Trump Organization mobile falling foul of the tariffs that have been instigated by the Trump administration." Robert Atkinson, founder and president of tech-focused think tank the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, told Newsweek that the high costs of manufacturing a phone in the U.S. would preclude the possibility of the phone being sold at $499. "I suppose if tariffs were established on imported phones then it might be price competitive," he added, "but I doubt the price would be at or below $500, especially if the components (e.g., chips, camera, battery, screen, etc.) also had tariffs placed on them." What Happens Next? Given the doubts expressed by experts, and conflicting messaging from the Trump Organization and Trump Mobile over whether and when the new phone will be manufactured in the U.S., questions remain over how the T1 will maintain the American-made designation that has marked its launch.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
T1 Phone latest golden accessory from Trump world after sneakers, seatbelts and tweezers
T1 Phone latest golden accessory from Trump world after sneakers, seatbelts and tweezers Show Caption Hide Caption Trump Org unveils Trump Mobile cellular service, smartphone The Trump Organization unveiled Trump Mobile cellular service and 'T1' smartphone. The Trump Organization launched Trump Mobile, a new cell service and phone company. The T1 Phone, a gold-colored smartphone, will be available for purchase in August 2025. Trump has long held an affinity for gold things like tweezers, seatbelts and faucets. The Trump Organization is selling a new golden accessory: a smartphone. The Trump Organization announced June 16 the launch of Trump Mobile, a new cellular service and cellphone company. The new network will offer 5G service through "The 47 Plan," available for $47.45 per month − a nod to President Donald Trump's first and second terms. Trump Mobile will also sell what it has dubbed the T1 Phone, what the Trump Organization calls a "sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States." The phone combines two of Trump's most well-worn business trends: gold things with his name on it. Here are some other golden accessories Trump has flashed: What we know about Trump Mobile: T1 phone, cell service plan, cost and its Android system Gold tweezers, gold sneakers and a gold guy in the White House It is no secret Trump has a tendency to brand items and businesses in his name. In 2004, "Saturday Night Live" made a fake advertisement for "Donald Trump's House of Wings" with singing chicks in eggs dancing around the now-president. His love for gold appears to go back just as far. Here is a look at some of his golden adornments throughout the years: About Trump Mobile's T1 phone: price, pics, features The Trump Mobile phone, called the T1 Phone, will retail for $499 with a down payment of $100. It includes AI face unlocking and an internal fingerprint sensor, according to Trump Mobile's website. The T1 Phone will also have 256 gigabytes of internal storage and 12 gigabytes of RAM storage. It will also operate on the Android 15 system and have a USB-C port and 3.5 mm headphone jack. Trump Mobile says the phone will be available in August 2025. Customers can pre-order the device now. What does Trump Mobile's '47 Plan' include? According to the Trump Mobile website, Trump Mobile's flagship service "The 47 Plan" includes: Unlimited talk, text and data Nationwide coverage on three major cellular carriers No contracts and no credit check 24/7 roadside assistance through Drive America Free international calling to 100 countries and free long-distance calls to military members and their families Telehealth services, including virtual medical care, mental health support and ordering and delivery for prescription medications Contributing: Aysha Bagchi, Lauren Villagran, Marina Pitofsky, Jonathan Limehouse, Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA TODAY Kinsey Crowley is the Trump Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach her at kcrowley@ Follow her on X and TikTok @kinseycrowley or Bluesky at @
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Is Trump Mobile available in Tennessee? What about the T1 phone? What to know
President Donald Trump's family brand, the Trump Organization, has launched another revenue stream, Trump Mobile. The newly unveiled cellular service and mobile phone under the company umbrella uses Trump's name and his time in the White House to help advertise the latest business venture. Trump Mobile is expected to offer a network 5G service with "The 47 Plan," along with its own smartphone. "Trump Mobile is going to change the game, we're building on the movement to put America first, and we will deliver the highest levels of quality and service," Donald Trump Jr. said in a news release. Here's a look into the mobile plan and whether it will be available in Tennessee. Trump Mobile is an e-SIM card that is compatible with most Android phones. Users will need to see if their phone is compatible to be able to use the network. You can find out at Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization, said in an interview on Fox Business' "Mornings with Maria" on June 16 that the service will operate in the United States. "The 47 Plan," which is expected to be the cell services' flagship plan, is expected to cost $47.45 per month, a nod to Trump's two terms in office. Here's what the Trump Organization says it will include: Unlimited talk, text and data Complete device protection 24/7 roadside assistance through Drive America Telehealth services, including virtual medical care, mental health support, and easy ordering and delivery for prescription medications Free International calling to more than 100 countries, including many with American military bases No contracts, no credit check According to the Trump Mobile website, people wanting to switch can call 888-TRUMP45 to talk to someone about getting Trump Mobile. The news release on the start of Trump Mobile did not say which carriers would support it, just that they were "working with all three major carriers." Yes, Trump Mobile is available in Tennessee for those with Android-based devices. The gold smartphone, the organization has dubbed the "T1," is not yet available. Once it is launched, the phone will retail for $499 with a down payment of $100. The Trump Organization is Trump's holding company for his business ventures. USA TODAY contributed to this story. This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: What is Trump Mobile? Is it available in Tennessee? What to know
