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RTÉ News
8 hours ago
- Business
- RTÉ News
Trump Organization enters phone market with $499 Trump Mobile device
The Trump Organization has launched a self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone, dubbed Trump Mobile, signaling a new effort to court conservative consumers with a wireless service positioned as an alternative to major telecom providers. The new mobile venture will include call centres based in the US and phones made in America, the organisation said. "We are going to be introducing an entire package of products where people can come and they can get telemedicine on their phones for one flat monthly fee, roadside assistance on their cars, unlimited texting to 100 countries around the world," said the president's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr, announcing the product at Trump Tower in New York. The Trump family, long known for its real estate empire, luxury hotels, and golf resorts, has in recent years ventured into newer arenas including digital media and cryptocurrency. The Trump Organization, which is the main holding entity for most of the US president's business ventures, said ahead of Trump's inauguration that control of the company would be handed to his children, replicating the arrangement from his first term, though concerns about potential conflicts of interest remain. A website that went live after the announcement included details of the new Trump-branded smartphone that will be available from September, and a $47.45 a month subscription plan to the new network. DTTM Operations - the entity managing President Trump's trademarks - has filed applications to use his name and the term "T1" for telecom-related services. The filings, submitted on Thursday to the US Patent and Trademark Office, cover mobile phones, accessories like cases and chargers, wireless telephone services, and possibly even retail stores. The smartphone industry in the US is among the most saturated and competitive in the world, with leading global players Apple and Samsung dominating the market. More than 60 million smartphones are purchased annually by American consumers, but nearly all of these devices are manufactured abroad - primarily in China, South Korea, and increasingly in India and Vietnam. Despite the strength of US-based tech brands, there is no significant domestic smartphone production infrastructure, largely due to high labour costs, supply chain complexity, and reliance on overseas component sourcing. The US mobile network market is dominated by three national carriers: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, which together control over 95% of the wireless market.
Phone Arena
10 hours ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Trump Mobile is real, official, and launching with a first-of-a-kind T1 Phone soon
What initially seemed like a joke even though it was clearly not is now already official and thus totally not a joke. As preposterous as it may still sound to the most tech-savvy ears (and even to many casual mobile industry followers), the President of the United States is putting his name on both a smartphone and a "bold new wireless service." Oddly enough, the latter is called Trump Mobile and the former the T1 Phone instead of the other way around, as I originally assumed based on the trademark applications filed by DTTM Operations with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) last week. More importantly, the official press release detailing these surprising new products on The Trump Organization website is currently down (as is the entire website), which highlights the immense (global) interest generated by the announcement while strongly suggesting maybe, just maybe the conglomerate behind such hits as Trump Steaks and The Trump Network will not be able to properly handle said interest. That's obviously impossible to say based on a single product image that most likely doesn't depict an actual working handset and a bunch of specs that have become quite commonplace in the sub-$300 and even sub-$200 market segments (some of which were hilariously misspelled in the original announcement according to The Verge). We're talking 12GB RAM (hey, not bad!), 256 gigs of internal storage space, microSD support for easily boosting that number, 5,000mAh battery capacity, and a 6.78-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate technology. Before you get too excited and start throwing money at your current phone's screen, you might want to note that this thing will apparently cost $499... with a triple rear-facing camera system composed of a 50MP primary snapper, a 2MP secondary macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. That's definitely not a great value proposition, and it's also not very encouraging that we have no idea what processor the T1 Phone will use... if it ever actually ships to customers. In theory, you can secure yourself an early copy with a $100 deposit today... if the website recovers. Be warned, though, that deliveries are only scheduled to begin in August or September (the conflicting information comes directly from the company), and your wireless service will be "powered" by Liberty Mobile. Oh, that. Well, you didn't really think that Trump had any intention to start a new carrier from scratch to compete against Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, now, did you? Instead of that, what you're dealing with here is little else than a rebrand of an existing mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that uses the T-Mobile network. Of course, Liberty is a much smaller player in this landscape than the likes of Metro by T-Mobile , Mint Mobile, Boost, Xfinity, or Google Fi, but due to its name, I'm going to guess it was the Trump Organization's first choice for a partner in this unexpected enterprise. Unfortunately, the only Trump Mobile plan that will be available to pair with your T1 Phone at launch is priced at a rather obscene $47.45 a month, although after spending $99 for a Trump NFT, $299 for some limited-edition Trump Sneakers, at least $499 for a Trump Watch, and god knows how much on the $TRUMP meme coin in the last few years alone, many of you might consider this an absolute bargain. Okay, some of you. A very small minority of you. Oh, I almost forgot. The T1 Phone will be made in the USA. Allegedly. Maybe. Not likely. Switch to Total 5G+ Unlimited 3-Month plan or Total 5G Unlimited and get a free iPhone. We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Buy at Total Wireless
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump Organization enters phone market with $499 Trump Mobile device
By Hannah Lang and Michelle Conlin NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Trump Organization launched a self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone on Monday, dubbed Trump Mobile, signaling a new effort to court conservative consumers with a wireless service positioned as an alternative to major telecom providers. The new mobile venture will include call centers based in the United States and phones made in America, the organization said. "We are going to be introducing an entire package of products where people can come and they can get telemedicine on their phones for one flat monthly fee, roadside assistance on their cars, unlimited texting to 100 countries around the world," said the president's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., announcing the product at Trump Tower in New York. The Trump family, long known for its real estate empire, luxury hotels, and golf resorts, has in recent years ventured into newer arenas including digital media and cryptocurrency. The Trump Organization, which is the main holding entity for most of the U.S. president's business ventures, said ahead of Trump's inauguration that control of the company would be handed to his children, replicating the arrangement from his first term, though concerns about potential conflicts of interest remain. A website that went live after the announcement included details of the new Trump-branded smartphone that will be available from September, and a $47.45 a month subscription plan to the new network. DTTM Operations — the entity managing President Trump's trademarks — has filed applications to use his name and the term "T1" for telecom-related services. The filings, submitted Thursday to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, cover mobile phones, accessories like cases and chargers, wireless telephone services, and possibly even retail stores. The smartphone industry in the United States is among the most saturated and competitive in the world, with leading global players Apple and Samsung dominating the market. More than 60 million smartphones are purchased annually by American consumers, but nearly all of these devices are manufactured abroad — primarily in China, South Korea, and increasingly in India and Vietnam. Despite the strength of U.S.-based tech brands, there is no significant domestic smartphone production infrastructure, largely due to high labor costs, supply chain complexity, and reliance on overseas component sourcing. The U.S. mobile network market is dominated by three national carriers: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, which together control over 95% of the wireless market. These companies operate massive, capital-intensive infrastructures and offer bundled services to tens of millions of subscribers.
Business Recorder
13 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Trump Organisation enters phone market with $499 Trump Mobile device
NEW YORK: The Trump Organisation launched a self-branded mobile service and a $499 smartphone on Monday, dubbed Trump Mobile, signaling a new effort to court conservative consumers with a wireless service positioned as an alternative to major telecom providers. The new mobile venture will include call centers based in the United States and phones made in America, the organisation said. 'We are going to be introducing an entire package of products where people can come and they can get telemedicine on their phones for one flat monthly fee, roadside assistance on their cars, unlimited texting to 100 countries around the world,' said the president's eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., announcing the product at Trump Tower in New York. The Trump family, long known for its real estate empire, luxury hotels, and golf resorts, has in recent years ventured into newer arenas including digital media and cryptocurrency. The Trump Organisation, which is the main holding entity for most of the U.S. president's business ventures, said ahead of Trump's inauguration that control of the company would be handed to his children, replicating the arrangement from his first term, though concerns about potential conflicts of interest remain. A website that went live after the announcement included details of the new Trump-branded smartphone that will be available from September, and a $47.45 a month subscription plan to the new network. DTTM Operations — the entity managing President Trump's trademarks — has filed applications to use his name and the term 'T1' for telecom-related services. The filings, submitted Thursday to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, cover mobile phones, accessories like cases and chargers, wireless telephone services, and possibly even retail stores. The smartphone industry in the United States is among the most saturated and competitive in the world, with leading global players Apple and Samsung dominating the market. More than 60 million smartphones are purchased annually by American consumers, but nearly all of these devices are manufactured abroad — primarily in China, South Korea, and increasingly in India and Vietnam. Despite the strength of U.S.-based tech brands, there is no significant domestic smartphone production infrastructure, largely due to high labor costs, supply chain complexity, and reliance on overseas component sourcing. The U.S. mobile network market is dominated by three national carriers: Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile, which together control over 95% of the wireless market. These companies operate massive, capital-intensive infrastructures and offer bundled services to tens of millions of subscribers.
Express Tribune
13 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Trump mobile is launched: Donald Trump's newest venture launches data plan, mobile phone to follow for $499
The Trump Organization on June 16 launched a new mobile phone service and unveiled a $499 smartphone, marking its latest business venture into the competitive telecommunications industry. Branded as Trump Mobile, the initiative includes a monthly plan dubbed The 47 Plan — a reference to Donald Trump's current role as the 47th president of the United States. The plan, priced at $47.45, offers unlimited talk, text and data, along with added services such as roadside assistance and a 'Telehealth and Pharmacy Benefit,' according to the company's website. The accompanying device, the T1 smartphone, features a gold-coloured metal case engraved with an American flag. The phone is expected to be available for purchase starting in September, at an initial price of $499. Announcing the new products at Trump Tower in New York, Donald Trump Jr. said the company would offer a complete package of services. 'We are going to be introducing an entire package of products where people can come and they can get telemedicine on their phones for one flat monthly fee, roadside assistance on their cars, unlimited texting to 100 countries,' he said. The Trump Organization stated that both the phones and call centres will be based in the United States, positioning the product as a domestic alternative to dominant global brands. 🚨BREAKING: The Trump family is LAUCHING a "Trump Phone" the phones will be made in the USA 🇺🇸 Mobile plans will offer a flagship "47 Plan," which costs $47.45 per month. — The Patriot Oasis™ (@ThePatriotOasis) June 16, 2025 DTTM Operations, the entity responsible for managing President Trump's trademarks, has filed new applications with the US Patent and Trademark Office to use the Trump name and 'T1' for mobile-related services and products. The smartphone market in the United States is one of the most saturated globally, with major players such as Apple and Samsung dominating sales. Most smartphones purchased in the US are manufactured abroad, primarily in Asia. This move expands the Trump brand's recent diversification into areas such as digital media and cryptocurrency, though analysts say the telecom sector presents significant challenges due to high infrastructure costs and entrenched competition.
