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Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Technology
John Velasco

I spent a day with the Trump Phone T1 at a World Cup game — here's what I think about it

Trump Phone T1 held in the hand.

After it was put through the Tom’s Guide lab testing process, I finally got my hands on the Trump Phone T1 — a $499 device that “isn't just another smartphone; it's a bold step toward wireless independence.” It’s been a long, weird road for this device, but with a massive World Cup match ahead of me, I figured there was no better way to spend my first 24 hours with it than putting it through its paces.

Just as a refresher, the Trump Phone T1 is an Android phone sold online that’s designed to run on Trump Mobile, with plans starting at $47.45 per month. I took the opportunity during the Ecuador vs. Germany World Cup match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey to see exactly what this device can do. Here’s what I found out.

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