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Trump Mobile T1 Phone Now Available for Full $499 Payment Without Deposit
Trump Mobile removed the $100 deposit requirement for its T1 Phone, allowing direct purchases at $499 plus tax. The Verge reported that its two preordered units remain unshipped despite full payment as of June 26, 2026.
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Trump Mobile now sells its T1 Phone directly for $499 plus tax with no deposit required. The Verge reported that the company updated its website to permit full payment at purchase. Android Authority identified the change on the Trump Mobile site.
One page still directs users to join a waitlist, while the homepage says get in line now and references the former deposit. The Verge placed preorders for two T1 Phones and has paid in full for both. Neither unit has received shipping confirmation as of June 26, 2026.
Trump Mobile continues to describe the $499 price as promotional pricing. Executives stated in February 2026 that the price would rise to less than $1,000, though no date or amount for an increase has been announced. Limited evidence shows Trump Mobile has shipped more than a handful of T1 Phones to customers so far.
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