Trump Mobile, the wireless carrier backed by former President Trump's sons Don Jr. and Eric, announced Wednesday that its long-awaited T1 smartphones will finally start shipping this week. The company made the disclosure through its official social media channels, marking a significant milestone after months of delays that frustrated pre-order customers.
"The T1 Phone has arrived!!" the company posted on Instagram and Facebook. "Those who pre-ordered the T1 Phone will be receiving an update email. Phones start shipping this week!!!"
A representative from Trump Mobile's customer care team confirmed to Nexstar on Wednesday that shipments are imminent, but stopped short of providing a concrete timeline for when individual customers can expect delivery. "She was aware the phones would ship soon, but could not provide any estimate on when customers could expect them to arrive," the representative said.
The announcement comes nearly six months after the company first opened pre-orders in June 2025. According to the customer care team, devices will be dispatched in the order that pre-orders were received, a standard practice that may still leave early adopters waiting for their units.
The T1 phone launch has been closely watched as a test of the Trump brand's expansion into consumer electronics. The device is marketed as a secure, American-made alternative to mainstream smartphones, appealing to the former president's base. However, the delay has raised questions about production capacity and supply chain management.
This news arrives as the Trump family navigates a series of political and legal challenges. An appeals court recently paused Trump's $83.3 million payment to E. Jean Carroll pending a Supreme Court review, a case that continues to draw attention. Meanwhile, a new poll indicates that 77% of respondents believe Trump's policies have raised living costs, with the Iran conflict cited as a key factor.
The Trump Mobile venture is part of a broader effort by the Trump family to maintain a direct connection with supporters through commerce. The company's wireless service, which runs on existing network infrastructure, has been operational for months, but the T1 handset was positioned as a flagship product.
As the T1 phones begin their journey to customers, the company faces the challenge of delivering a polished user experience and meeting the expectations of a politically engaged audience. For now, the message is clear: the phones are moving, but patience remains essential.
