According to BeInCrypto, reported on May 13, the T1 gold smartphone of Trump Mobile—a wireless brand supported by the Trump Group—has failed to deliver before the announcement date four times in a row since its launch in June 2025, and it has now been more than 11 months. According to an update to the pre-order terms on April 6 by T1 Mobile LLC, a $100 deposit does not guarantee that the device will be produced or made available for purchase.
Four Failed-Delivery Timeline
(Source: The Trump Organization)
According to reports, Donald Trump Jr., Trump’s eldest son, and Eric Trump launched the T1 phone in June 2025, priced at $499. They claimed it would be manufactured in the United States and announced delivery in August 2025:
August 2025: failed to deliver; moved to November; November 2025: failed to deliver; moved to December; December 2025: customer service asked customers to wait until “mid-to-late January,” citing a federal government shutdown; Q1 2026 release window: already passed; the release date disappeared from trumpmobile.com.
According to reports, as of now, the dedicated product page for the T1 on trumpmobile.com (/products/t1-phone) returns 404 Not Found. The homepage uses vague language to promote the T1 lineup, but the site currently mainly promotes refurbished Samsung phones and iPhones, and has launched a “47 Plan” priced at $47.45. The T1 phone has received authorization from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC), but its production timeline has not been confirmed.
April 6 Terms Update: Cancel Production and Remove Refund Protection
According to T1 Mobile LLC’s updated pre-order deposit terms on April 6, 2026, the $100 deposit paid by buyers only represents the “conditional purchase opportunity.” The company can decide on its own whether to exercise it. The terms clearly state that it does not guarantee the release, delivery, or a production timeline.
Commentator Mario Nafal said: “Nearly 600,000 people handed over the money, but the fine print no longer guarantees that they can get their money back or get the phone. The company quietly canceled the dual guarantees of delivery and refunds.” Tech content creator Carter Ryan (@CarterPCs, TikTok) said: “I spent $100 for a chance to give you more money in the future—provided that you decide to produce the product I originally paid to buy?”
TRUMP Token Performance as a Background Reference
According to CoinGecko data, the official Trump token (TRUMP) was launched in January 2025. As of the time of the report, its trading price was down by about 96% from its peak.
FAQ
How many times has the Trump Mobile T1 phone missed its delivery so far?
According to reports, since Trump Mobile T1 launched in June 2025, it has failed four times in a row to deliver before the announced dates: August 2025, November 2025, December 2025, and Q1 2026. To date, it has been more than 11 months without any shipment of an actual physical phone.
What are the key points of the April 6 terms update from T1 Mobile LLC?
According to the pre-order deposit terms updated on April 6, 2026, the $100 deposit does not guarantee that the device will be produced or made available for purchase. Buyers pay for a “conditional purchase opportunity.” All estimated shipping dates are non-binding estimates, and the company also does not assume a clear legal obligation regarding refund requests.
How much deposit has the Trump Mobile T1 phone collected from buyers in total?
According to reports, about 590,000 buyers each paid a $100 deposit. Trump Mobile has collected about $59 million in total. The T1 product page on the official website currently returns 404 Not Found.
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