Donald Trump Launches Trump Mobile: A New Cellular Brand

Donald Trump is launching a cellular brand called Trump Mobile. The newly formed company, which was announced today by Donald Trump Jr., will sell a single wireless plan known as “The 47 Plan.” This plan offers unlimited talk and texting, as well as unlimited data that throttles speeds after the first 20GB each month. Trump Mobile’s service is a white-label plan built on an existing mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) called Liberty Mobile. Additionally, the company plans to introduce “The T1 Phone,” a gold-accented smartphone that it claims will be manufactured in the United States.

Launch Event and Pricing

During the announcement event for Trump Mobile held at Trump Tower in New York City, Donald Trump Jr. emphasized that they were building something for “people who have been underserved,” aiming to ensure that “real Americans could get true value from their mobile carriers.” The only plan offered by Trump Mobile will cost $47.45 per month, which is approximately double the cost of similar offerings from other low-cost carriers such as Mint Mobile and Boost Mobile. For comparison, Liberty Mobile, the MVNO behind Trump Mobile, offers plans starting at $20 per month. Customers will have the option to use their own devices with a Trump Mobile SIM card.

Included Services and Features

The plan is expected to include a telemedicine service powered by Doctegrity, allowing subscribers to access medical and behavioral health services through a third-party provider. Additionally, the plan will offer plan is also said to include roadside assistance provided by Drive America and mobile device protection by Omega Mobile Care.

The T1 Phone Specifications

Details regarding The T1 Phone are limited, although some specifications are available on the website. The phone is reported to feature a 6.8” AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a rear three-camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, along with 2MP “depth sensor” and macro cameras. It will also have a fingerprint sensor and “AI Face Unlock,” as well as a “5000mAh long life camera,” which likely refers to the battery. The device is said to run on Android 15. The retail price for The T1 Phone is set at $499, which raises questions about its value and the authenticity of its manufacturing claims. For context, estimates for American-made iPhones are typically priced around $1,500. While it remains uncertain if the phone will ever be released, if it does, there are hopes that this piece of Trump-branded merchandise will be free of obvious spelling errors.

Trump’s Licensing Ventures

Donald Trump’s various licensing ventures have proved lucrative for the sitting president. In his latest financial disclosure, Trump disclosed over $50 million in income from token sales related to his crypto venture with World Liberty Financial. The disclosure also included incomes of $2.8 million from Trump Watches, $2.5 million from Trump Sneakers and Fragrances, $1.3 million from the Greenwood Bible, and $1.16 million from his NFTs.

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