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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