No, folks, this isn’t parody. There’s now a wireless carrier called Trump Mobile, and yes, it includes a shiny gold smartphone and a monthly plan that costs exactly $47.45. It’s a wireless service wrapped in patriotic branding and launched, fittingly, on the ten-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s first presidential campaign announcement.
The plan is called The 47 Plan, a not-so-subtle reference to Trump being both the 45th and 47th U.S. president. Behind the scenes, Trump Mobile operates as an MVNO, meaning it rides on the major networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) to offer nationwide 5G coverage. It’s not building its own towers, but it is building a brand.
And then there’s the T1 Phone. This thing is gold. Literally. The T1 Phone is a custom Android device that’s up for pre-order now at $499, though only $100 is due upfront. The company says shipments should begin in late summer.
Specs-wise, it’s no slouch. It runs Android 15, has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and includes 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage (expandable). The main camera clocks in at 50MP, and the phone has extras like AI face unlock, an in-screen fingerprint sensor, and even a 3.5mm headphone jack. Powering it all is a 5000mAh battery with 20W fast charging over USB-C.
As for the service, $47.45 per month gets you unlimited talk, text, and 5G data. But there are also a few fringe benefits, like telehealth access, roadside assistance, device protection, and international calling to over 100 countries. There are no contracts and no credit checks. The service supports eSIM and number porting, and you can bring your own device if you don’t want the gold one.
It’s all very on-brand. The phone is gold. The name is Trump. The plan is priced to match a presidency. This isn’t just a mobile plan—it’s a statement, aimed squarely at an audience that prefers its tech with a political edge.
Whether this turns into a serious telecom play or just a collectible for fans remains to be seen. But either way, it’s happening. And it’s very, very gold
