Trump Mobile and T1 carrier? President's team teases self-branded smartphone and mobile network
The Trump Organization has ventured into the telecom industry with the launch of Trump Mobile, offering wireless service and a smartphone. Donald Trump's sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, introduced the 5G service with an unlimited plan at $47.45 per month.
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US president Donald Trump and his family's Trump Organization launched a self-branded mobile service and smartphone named Trump Mobile , the latest addition to the lineup of the company's other businesses, which span across luxury hotels, golf clubs, casinos, retail and and other real estate properties, along with digital media and cryptocurrency, as per a report.According to Reuters, DTTM Operations, which is the entity managing Donald Trump's trademarks, has filed applications to the US Patent and Trademark Office, to use his name and the term "T1" for telecom-related services, along with cover mobile phones, accessories like cases and chargers, wireless telephone services, and possibly even retail stores.While, the Trump Organization, which is the parent company for most of his business ventures, is now controlled by the US president's children, since his inauguration into office, but concerns about potential conflicts of interest remain, as per the report.During a press conference at Trump Tower in Manhattan, the US president's two oldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, announced the Trump Mobile, which will reportedly offer 5G service with an unlimited plan priced at $47.45 per month, reported Variety.According to Variety, users can also switch to Trump Mobile's T1 Mobile service using their current phone. While, in August, Trump Mobile will release the 'T1 Phone', which is described as 'a sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States for customers who expect the best from their mobile carrier,' as per the report.Donald Trump Jr. said, 'Trump Mobile is going to change the game,' and highlighted that, 'We're building on the movement to put America first, and we will deliver the highest levels of quality and service. Our company is based right here in the United States because we know it's what our customers want and deserve,' quoted Variety.The T1 Phone, will run Google's Android operating system and will be priced at $499, featuring a 6.8-inch touch-screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and the smartphone also has a 'fingerprint sensor and AI Face Unlock,' Variety reported, citing the company's website.Trump Mobile is a new wireless phone service and smartphone launched by the Trump Organization, aiming to offer an alternative telecom experience.Yes, users can switch to Trump Mobile's network T1 while keeping their existing phone.
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