Trump Mobile Enters the Ring: 5G Plans at $47.45 and a Gold “T1 Phone” in August

June 16, 2025 – The Trump Organization, now managed by Eric and Don Jr., has just thrown its hat into the crowded telecom arena—announcing a mobile service and a shiny new smartphone, Trump Mobile. Cue the trumpets.

Dubbed “The 47 Plan,” the $47.45/month unlimited package targets talk, text, data, telehealth, roadside assistance, and even free calls to over 100 countries (many with U.S. military bases)—available via Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile’s 5G networks. The plan’s price nods to President Trump’s unique title as both the 45th and current 47th president.

Adding to the spectacle is the T1 Phone, a gold-hued Android device sporting a fingerprint sensor, AI face-unlock, and possibly a 120 Hz display—manufactured in the U.S. and earmarked for release in August (or September, depending on the source) with a $499 price tag. While the Trump Organization won’t build or design it directly, the phone will bear the Trump license under DTTM Operations.

Customer care stays American: Trump Mobile’s 24/7 support is centrally located in St. Louis, Missouri, making “real people, not robots” a cornerstone of the pitch.

This comes just as Donald Trump ramped up pressure on Apple with talk of tariffs on iPhones not made in the U.S.—a theme reinforced by proudly touting domestic manufacturing for the T1.

Analysts note Trump’s entry mimics the path of celebrity-backed MVNOs like Mint Mobile and SmartLess Mobile—and raises raised eyebrows over conflicts of interest given regulatory oversight by appointees during his presidency.

So… does Trump Mobile trump the rest? Potentially: the patriotic branding, no‑credit‑check policy, added lifestyle perks (telemedicine, roadside rescue), and a headline-grabbing gold phone could resonate with a niche, value-focused base. Still, it faces steep competition—Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile already offer aggressive, family-friendly unlimited plans. Critics will surely target the hype vs. actual network quality, pricing flexibility, and the mysterious origin of the hardware.

In short, Trump Mobile is a colorful wildcard that blends populist patriotism with telecom—and it’s worth watching. Will it change the game or merely make noise? Either way, it’ll glitter while doing it.