Trump Mobile confirmed to the Washington Examiner in June 2025 that the first T1 phones would be assembled in Florida, California, and Alabama. Since then, the product launch date was pushed back from August 2025 to October 2025, then to this week as the company made adjustments. He told USA Today that the product delays only created a better product.

“From the outset, Trump Mobile has been committed to providing a product with the best parts and manufacturing for our customers,” O’Brien told the Washington Examiner. “The technology business is more difficult that some may realize as parts must be tested for quality assurances.  We have experienced delays during a variety of steps in getting the T1 to completion, but those delays were worth it in our minds as we are delivering an amazing product.”

Eric Trump, the president’s son and executive vice president of the Trump Organization, announced that the phone would be built for “hard-working Americans” last year.

“I’m incredibly excited to step into this new digital space, hard-working Americans deserve a wireless service that’s affordable, reflects their values, and delivers reliable quality they can count on,” Trump said in a statement.

Customers can join a waitlist to receive the T1 phone on the Trump Mobile website. It lists the phone under a promotional price of $499. Those who join the waitlist for the phone pay a $100 pre-order charge and could be eligible for the first month free.

“The T1 isn’t just another smartphone; it’s a bold step toward wireless independence,” the Trump Mobile website reads. “Designed with American values in mind, the T1 delivers top-tier performance, sleek design, and powerful features, all without the inflated price tag.”

The company website details that the phones were built with “American teams helping guide design and quality.” The phone uses Android software and a gold design emblazoned with a black American flag reading “Trump Mobile” underneath. It also uses a fingerprint sensor and an AI face-unlocking feature, with a USB-C charging port.

Trump Mobile has multiple plans for its customers, including a signature $47.45 plan in a nod to President Donald Trump‘s two terms, a family plan, and a 15% discount military plan. The website currently lists renewed Samsung and Apple phones as available phone products.

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Trump Organization executives Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. made the initial announcement about the T1 phone on the 10th anniversary of their father’s announcement that he was running for president in 2016.

The announcement came just days after the president threatened to hit Apple and Samsung with tariffs if they did not onshore their manufacturing. Apple has taken subsequent steps to make more of its manufacturing investments in the U.S.