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The flagship plan, dubbed the "47 Plan", is priced at $47.45 per month, a symbolic reference to Donald Trump’s current status as the 47th President of the United States. It will offer 5G coverage, unlimited calls, texts, and data, and include free international calling to over 100 countries, particularly those hosting U.S. military bases. No contract or credit check is required, the Trump Organization stated.
As part of the rollout, the company plans to debut the T1 Phone, an Android-based smartphone retailing for $499. The product launch coincides with the 10-year anniversary of Trump's original 2015 presidential campaign announcement.
A President Always on the Line
Coinciding with the announcement, journalist Michael Wolff, author of four books on Trump, described the former president’s unique phone habits in a recent interview with The Telegraph.
“Trump doesn’t really call to converse — he broadcasts,” Wolff said. “Being on the phone with him is a totally bizarre experience. You barely speak. And he never hangs up. At some point, you have to end the call.”
This sentiment was echoed by other public figures. Piers Morgan, a longtime Trump acquaintance, recalled a surreal moment when Trump called him unexpectedly while he was riding in a London cab — just a day after U.K. Labour leader Keir Starmer visited the White House. “I was chatting away, and I could see the driver getting more and more bewildered. When I finally hung up, he asked if that was really Donald Trump. I said yes. He said, ‘I’ve driven this cab for 35 years and never had someone talk to the president in the back seat.’”
Security Questions Remain
Despite the excitement surrounding the new venture, Trump’s phone habits have raised security concerns. Ben Rhodes, former advisor to President Obama, warned in The Atlantic that Trump’s casual phone usage could be a “massive risk,” particularly in light of global threats from state-sponsored cyberespionage.
In one recent episode, a press briefing in the Oval Office was interrupted by Trump's loudly ringing phone. “It’s only a congressman,” he said casually, before it rang again. “Different congressman.”
Trump’s Mobile Vision
With Trump Mobile, the Trump family is not just entering the telecom market — they’re crafting a brand that extends Trump’s political identity into personal tech. From the pricing to the product names, the venture leans heavily on political symbolism and loyalty branding.
Whether it’s a serious challenge to established telecom giants or simply another extension of Trump’s larger-than-life persona, Trump Mobile is already proving to be as unconventional — and headline-grabbing — as the man himself.