Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Trump Mobile Delays Gold Smartphone Shipment
Trump Mobile, a company that uses Donald Trump's family name, wanted to sell a special gold-coloured smartphone called the T1.
They said it would be ready by the end of the year, but now it's delayed.
The company blames the recent government shutdown in the US for making it hard to ship the phones.
They also haven't found a company to make the phones yet because most smartphones are made in other countries like China and South Korea.
The phone costs $499, and people can pay $100 to reserve one.
Trump Mobile also sells other phones and offers a monthly network plan for $47.45.
Trump Mobile has delayed the shipment of its gold-coloured T1 smartphone.
The company blames the US government shutdown for shipping logistics issues.
Trump Mobile has not yet identified a manufacturer for the T1 smartphone.
The T1 smartphone is priced at $499, with a $100 pre-booking fee.
Trump Mobile offers a monthly network plan priced at $47.45.
- Who
- Trump Mobile, a licensing venture of Donald Trump's family business
- What
- Delay in shipment of gold-coloured T1 smartphone
- When
- Expected by end of year, but delayed
- Where
- United States
- Why
- Government shutdown and difficulty finding a manufacturer
- Company
- Trump Mobile
- Product
- T1 smartphone
- Price
- $499
- Pre-booking Fee
- $100
- Monthly Network Plan
- $47.45
- Expected Delivery
- End of year (delayed)
- Manufacturer
- Not identified
- Reason for Delay
- Government shutdown and manufacturing issues