Trump Mobile: President’s sons unveil new service and gold phone

The Trump family is expanding it’s empire once again with the launch of a mobile phone service and gold handset.

The Trump Organisation announced it will launch a new mobile phone service, expanding the family’s business empire while Donald Trump is president.

The T1 Mobile service will offer the “47 Plan,” a reference to Trump being the 47th president.

Trump Mobile will be a virtual operator, meaning it will offer the services through the networks controlled by US telecom giants Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile.

The monthly rate of $US47.45 ($A73) for 5G service will be less than that of legacy US telecom giants but more than smaller providers such as Boost Mobile or Cricket.

President Donald Trump with son Eric Trump. Picture: Getty Images via AFP

T1 Mobile will also begin selling in August a smartphone for $US499 ($A763), according to the company’s website, which says the phone will be “proudly designed and built in the United States.”

T1 Mobile did not immediately reply to requests for details about contractors involved in building the phone.

The push into mobile phone technology marks the Trump family’s latest diversification step of recent years.

In early 2021, Donald Trump launched Trump Media and Technology Group, owner of the Truth Social platform, which soon plans to introduce new investment products.

An iPhone displays the website for The Trump Organisation's mobile phone service and a Trump-branded smartphone. Picture: Getty Images via AFP

A message that greets visitors on the website for The Trump Organisation's mobile phone service. Picture: Getty Images via AFP

In September 2024, the Trump family threw its support behind World Liberty Financial, a new cryptocurrency platform that sells stablecoins linked to the dollar.

Hours before his January inauguration, Trump launched his own personal crypto meme coin, $TRUMP.

Trump administration officials have dismissed questions about conflict of interest as Mr Trump seeks to make money while serving as president, in part by pointing to the transparent nature of his business ventures.

But critics in Congress and among watchdog groups say the ventures provide an avenue for foreign interests and other shadowy players to buy influence.

– AFP

Originally published as Trump Mobile: President’s sons unveil new service and gold phone