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Trump Phone Looks Different, Has No Launch Date and Isn't Made in America
Key takeaways
- In early February, Trump Mobile executives showed off a handset they said was a near-production version of the T1 phone to The Verge.
- This past week, The Verge reported that the T1 phone appears to have received PTCRB certification, which validates that it will work on operator networks.
- Trump Mobile launched in June 2025 with a $47.45-a-month mobile phone plan, and currently sells refurbished Apple and Samsung phones ranging from $369 to $629.
In early February, Trump Mobile executives showed off a handset they said was a near-production version of the T1 phone to The Verge. Among other appearance changes, the smartphone had a completely different camera array design than the previous model. In mid-April, a redesigned Trump Mobile website finally showcased the new-look T1 phone.
This past week, The Verge reported that the T1 phone appears to have received PTCRB certification, which validates that it will work on operator networks. This brings the Trump phone another small step closer to its launch.
Trump Mobile launched in June 2025 with a $47.45-a-month mobile phone plan, and currently sells refurbished Apple and Samsung phones ranging from $369 to $629.
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