Trump Mobile’s Gold T1 Smartphone Set to Begin Shipping After Months of Delays
Trump Mobile's Gold T1 smartphone is set to begin shipping this week after significant delays. Originally scheduled for release in August 2025, the launch was postponed multiple times before the current shipping date. The phone features a gold design, includes Truth Social pre-installed, and is priced at $499.
- ▪The Gold T1 smartphone was initially planned for release in August 2025 but faced several delays.
- ▪Customers who pre-order the device must pay a $100 refundable deposit and join a waitlist.
- ▪The phone is described as being assembled in the United States, with components produced domestically.
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- ▪ First look at new T1 Mobile smartphone - NBC News — Reddit
- ▪ First look at new Trump Mobile smartphone — NBC News — Tech
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Trump Mobile’s Gold T1 Smartphone Set to Begin Shipping After Months of Delays May 20, 2026 Pesala Bandara Trump Mobile’s gold-colored T1 smartphones are set to begin shipping this week, nine months later than originally planned, with the devices reportedly preloaded with Truth Social. freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop", slotId: "PetaPixel_728x90_ATF_Desktop" }); freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile", slotId: "PetaPixel_300x600_300x250_320x50_Mobile" }); The Trump family launched cellular company Trump Mobile in June 2025 alongside its first smartphone, the T1, which was priced at $499. The phone features a flashy gold design with a large American flag on the back.
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