Trump Mobile has confirmed that deliveries of its gold-coloured T1 smartphone have officially begun after months of delays pushed the launch well beyond its original 2025 release timeline.
The rollout marks the first major device launch under the Trump Mobile brand, which was introduced last summer by the Trump Organization, the holding company linked to US President Donald Trump's business ventures.
According to reports, the T1 smartphone had initially been expected to launch in August before the release date was shifted to October.
Trump T1 phone specifications and pricing
Trump Mobile says the T1 Phone features a 6.78-inch display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, a triple-camera setup and a 5,000mAh battery.
The smartphone runs on the Android operating system, according to details published on the company's website.
The device recently secured FCC certification and other compatibility approvals required for operation on US mobile networks, reports said.
Customers can preorder the smartphone with a $100 deposit, while the introductory retail price has been set at $499.
Trump Mobile launches '47 Plan' subscription service
Alongside the smartphone launch, Trump Mobile has introduced a wireless subscription package called the "47 Plan".
The service includes unlimited calling, texting, mobile data and nationwide coverage across US networks, along with device protection benefits.
According to the company's website, the package is priced at $47.45 per month.
Trump Mobile has also stated that the service will include American-made phones and US-based call centres.
'Made in America' claims face scrutiny
The T1 smartphone rollout has remained under public scrutiny for several months, particularly over claims regarding domestic manufacturing.
Reports said the device was originally promoted as a low-cost smartphone manufactured entirely in the United States. However, those claims were later toned down after industry analysts questioned whether such production would be realistic at the announced price point, citing the limited smartphone manufacturing infrastructure currently available in the country.
According to The Verge and CBS News, Trump Mobile later clarified that the first batch of phones would be "assembled" in the United States rather than fully manufactured domestically.
Chief executive Pat O'Brien reportedly said future models could include "components primarily manufactured in America".
Ethics concerns and political criticism emerge
The launch also drew criticism from lawmakers and ethics experts because the Trump name is being used while Donald Trump remains in office.
According to reports, Democratic lawmakers raised concerns about possible conflicts of interest and questioned T-Mobile over its reported links with the Trump-branded mobile service.
The matter was later addressed by a White House official, who stated there were no conflicts of interest and said the President's children were responsible for managing his business assets.
Preorder policy sparks customer complaints
Trump Mobile also faced backlash earlier this year after revising its preorder terms and conditions.
According to Fortune, the updated preorder policy stated that customer deposits "do not guarantee that a Device will be produced or made available for purchase".
The revised language triggered criticism from some preorder customers.
People magazine reported that several buyers complained publicly about receiving very little communication for months despite placing deposits nearly a year earlier.
Company says remaining T1 orders will ship soon
Following months of uncertainty around the device launch, Trump Mobile chief executive Pat O'Brien told Reuters and USA Today earlier this week that preorder customers would begin receiving their devices "this week".
He also stated that all remaining orders are expected to be fulfilled over the coming weeks.