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CTV News
32 minutes ago
- Business
- CTV News
Trump Mobile pulls coverage map after ‘Gulf of Mexico' label sparks chatter online
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, June 16, 2025, in Kananaskis, Canada. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File) Just hours into Trump Mobile's Monday launch touting American-made smartphones, the venture pulled its coverage map after sharp-eyed users noticed a curious detail: the body of water south of Texas was labeled as the Gulf of Mexico instead of the Trump-preferred name, Gulf of America. The name of the international body of water has been a hot-button issue after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order early in his second term, renaming it the Gulf of America, a name other countries reject. He has since barred the Associated Press news agency from certain White House events, triggering a lawsuit, as AP continues to use the international name, Gulf of Mexico. The Trump family licensed its name to the U.S. mobile service, the latest venture aiming to cash in on the president's political and cultural influence. A Reuters review of the website's code shows Trump Mobile appears to have used T-Mobile's network data for its coverage map. The telecom operator's coverage map labels the body of water as the Gulf of Mexico. The map stirred up chatter across social media before being removed, with numerous users posting screenshots of the old map. As of late morning on Tuesday, a link to Trump Mobile's coverage map returned an error, saying the page could not be found. The Trump Organization did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the coverage map being taken down from the website. Trump Mobile is powered by Liberty Mobile Wireless, a Florida-based company founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Matthew Lopatin. The company operates as a mobile virtual network operator, renting bandwidth from major carriers such as T-Mobile to offer its own service under a different name. The new venture also promised a gold smartphone eventually available for US$499, though it did not say who would make the phone, as the U.S. has almost no domestic smartphone manufacturing.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Trump mobile phone: Specifications, plans, carrier, and all details — is it Made in China?
Is Donald Trump's smartphone really made in the USA? Live Events Can the U.S. actually manufacture a phone like this? What happened during the phone's preorder launch? What are the specifications of the Trump mobile? FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The "T1," Donald Trump 's much-anticipated mobile phone, is making headlines. Reports indicate that the advertised "Built in America" claim for Trump's new T1 smartphone appears to be say that the rollout has problems and that the company made false claims about how it was made. There were also a lot of technical problems with Trump Media 's preorder to reports, the new "All-American" smartphone that President Donald Trump's family is selling is made in China Apple Insider claims that although the base model of the device, which does not have the gilded trim or Trump branding, is only $169 on Amazon, the recently launched Trump Mobile is charging $499 for a gold iPhone lookalike, as quoted in a report by The Daily president's sons unveiled the new phone, which they called the "T1," promising that it would be made in the US. Eric Trump, however, had to quickly quell hopes that the first Trump phones would be made in the president's second-born son told right-wing podcaster Ben Shapiro that "all the phones can be built in the United States of America eventually." "We must return manufacturing to the United States." Thus their motto is, "Built for America by Americans. Do it cheaper. Do it better.'This intensified skepticism about Trump Mobile's ability to manufacture a smartphone in the US by August, despite the promise of delivery to fact that no significant smartphone is made in America was brought up recently when Trump threatened to impose high tariffs on tech firms like Apple that produce goods in device was "designed and built in the United States," according to the Trump Organization's press release, and the company's website boasts that it operates on "All-American Performance.""Manufacturing for the new phone will be in Alabama, California, and Florida," the Trump Organization told The Wall Street Insider reported that the T1 phone might be modified in the United States. "It was definitely not created or put together in the United States."When MAGA fans buy the T1, they might not be aware that they are purchasing an item that was produced to other reports, Trump Media blew its rollout. The Journal was among those who doubted its ability to produce a smartphone manufactured in the United States in a timely only Chinese manufacturers, such as Xiaomi and Oppo, have comparable hardware at that price point, the paper stated that it is "possible even plausible that these phones would initially come from China."Since the current state of technology makes it impossible to produce the necessary components, Tinglong Dai, a professor at Johns Hopkins University, estimates that it will take five years to build the infrastructure for manufacturing a smartphone in America, as per a report by The example, 404 Media reported that when they tried to preorder the device, their reporter's card was undercharged for the $100 deposit and they received an error message before they could provide an address for the product's eventual to the Trump Media website, the T1 will have a 6.8-inch screen, which is marginally bigger than the biggest Apple iPhone to date. In addition, it has a bright AMOLED screen, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, and a larger battery than any claims, it is reportedly being manufactured in China rather than the United States, at least for the time reported website crashes, incorrect charges, and missing shipping information after paying deposits.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
'Only allows you to text in caps': Trump enters telecom market with Gold T1 Phone; netizens react - The Economic Times Video
Donald Trump has launched Trump Mobile, a self-branded mobile service offering a $499 gold-colored smartphone and a $47.45 monthly plan called "The 47 Plan." The service promises U.S.-based support, telemedicine, and global texting, but has sparked mixed reactions and online mockery.
The Hill
2 hours ago
- Business
- The Hill
Trump Mobile announced: When can you get wireless plan, new phone?
(NEXSTAR) — From hotels to golf courses to sneakers and a Bible, the Trump Organization's portfolio has expanded recently. Its newest addition was announced Monday: Trump Mobile. According to Donald Trump Jr., the Trump Organization determined that the mobile phone industry has experienced 'lackluster performance' with an 'underserved' audience. Monday's announcement of Trump Mobile included the unveiling of a mobile plan and a gold phone, but Trump Jr. said 'an entire package of products' will be introduced. Among the 47 Plan's offerings are access to telemedicine, roadside assistance, and unlimited texting to 100 countries, according to Trump Jr. In a nod to President Donald Trump's nonconsecutive terms, the 47 Plan will cost $47.45 a month. Trump Mobile is also 'working with all three major carriers' to give customers access to 5G throughout the country, an apparent reference to Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. The Trump Organization said Monday that those interested in the Trump Mobile phone plan are able to switch now by calling the company's customer service team. While Monday's press release says the U.S.-based customer service team is available '24 hours a day to assist,' the Trump Mobile site says customer service representatives are available '7 Days a week at 8 to 9 CST Monday thru Friday.' You can check if your phone is eligible for Trump Mobile on the company's website. Trump Mobile's phone, meanwhile, isn't available just yet. The 'T1 Phone' has been 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.' While gold has stood as Trump's signature color, his eldest son told Nexstar's NewsNation that the president is 'not involved in any of these things.' As described, the T1 phone comes with a gold body with 'T1' and an American flag on the reverse, as well as a fast charging battery, 256GB of internal storage, a headphone jack, and a USB Type-C charging port. It will operate on Google's Android 15 system, according to Trump Mobile. You're able to pre-order the T1 Phone now online — it costs $499, with a $100 down payment — but it's not entirely clear when it will be available. In Monday's press release, the Trump Organization said the T1 Phone will be released in August, while the Trump Mobile website says it will be released in September. Trump Mobile did not immediately respond to Nexstar's request for clarification. The Trump Organization also said the T1 Phone will be designed and made by another company, not Trump Mobile. According to the Associated Press, the Trump Organization did not respond to multiple requests for additional information about the manufacturing of the phone. Experts have also questioned whether the T1 Phone will be built in the U.S. Francisco Jeronimo, vice president at International Data Corp., told CNBC that such a thing would be 'completely impossible,' a sentiment echoed by Jeff Fieldhack, research director at Counterpoint Research. Paolo Pescatore, a telecom analyst, told The Washington Post that it would take time to get the necessary supply chain established for smartphones to be built in the U.S. For comparison, Apple relies on factories outside the U.S. to build its iPhones and other offerings, a recent point of contention for Trump. During a podcast appearance Monday, Eric Trump said the T1 Phones will 'eventually all … be built in the United States,' The Washington Post reported. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
USA Today
2 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Trump Mobile map is pulled after 'Gulf of Mexico' sparks buzz on social media
Trump Mobile map is pulled after 'Gulf of Mexico' sparks buzz on social media Show Caption Hide Caption Trump Org unveils Trump Mobile cellular service, smartphone The Trump Organization unveiled Trump Mobile cellular service and 'T1' smartphone. June 17 (Reuters) - Just hours into Trump Mobile's Monday launch touting American-made smartphones, the venture pulled its coverage map after sharp-eyed users noticed a curious detail: the body of water south of Texas was labeled as the Gulf of Mexico instead of the Trump-preferred name, Gulf of America. The name of the international body of water has been a hot-button issue after President Donald Trump signed an executive order early in his second term, renaming it the Gulf of America, a name other countries reject. He has since barred the Associated Press news agency from certain White House events, triggering a lawsuit, as AP continues to use the international name, Gulf of Mexico. The Trump family licensed its name to the U.S. mobile service, the latest venture aiming to cash in on the president's political and cultural influence. A Reuters review of the website's code shows Trump Mobile appears to have used T-Mobile's network data for its coverage map. The telecom operator's coverage map labels the body of water as the Gulf of Mexico. More: Trump Organization launches $499 phone, new Trump Mobile cell service The map stirred up chatter across social media before being removed, with numerous users posting screenshots of the old map. As of late morning on Tuesday, a link to Trump Mobile's coverage map returned an error, saying the page could not be found. The Trump Organization did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the coverage map being taken down from the website. Trump Mobile is powered by Liberty Mobile Wireless, a Florida-based company founded in 2018 by entrepreneur Matthew Lopatin. The company operates as a mobile virtual network operator, renting bandwidth from major carriers such as T-Mobile to offer its own service under a different name. The new venture also promised a gold smartphone eventually available for $499, though it did not say who would make the phone, as the U.S. has almost no domestic smartphone manufacturing.
