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Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week

Trump Mobile says its T1 mobile phone to ship this week

Summary

Trump Mobile announced that it will start shipping its T1 mobile phone this week, after nearly a year of delays. The phone costs $499, is assembled in the U.S., and uses mostly American-made parts, but the company’s preorder terms do not guarantee that customers who put down a deposit will receive the phone.

Key Facts

  • Trump Mobile's T1 phone is gold-toned and costs $499.
  • Shipping of the phone will begin this week to customers who pre-ordered.
  • The phone’s release was delayed due to the U.S. government shutdown and other factors.
  • Trump Mobile says the T1 phone is assembled in the U.S. with parts made domestically.
  • Preorder customers paid a $100 deposit, but the company’s terms say the deposit does not guarantee a phone will be produced or sold.
  • Experts say the preorder terms give Trump Mobile the right to decide whether to sell the phone and that the deposit acts like a no-interest loan to the company.
  • The terms also state the phone may not work in all regions or with all mobile networks.
  • Trump Mobile did not respond to additional requests for comment on the situation.
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