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Trump Phone Price Hikes Amid Launch Delays and Storage Bonuses
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In Short: The Trump phone, which launched in May with a $499 price tag, has seen its cost rise to $749 due to unspecified shipping delays and increased memory prices.
To my surprise, my Trump phone has received some support since it launched, according to reports from The Verge. However, the phone's official launch in May came almost a year after its announcement, and it remains unclear how many customers have received their devices.
A report from the last month indicated that at least some buyers still say their phones never arrived, highlighting ongoing issues with shipping.
The price of the Trump phone has quietly increased to $749, a $250 hike from its initial launch price, without any official announcement from Trump Mobile.
This price increase was not entirely unexpected, given the phone's generous 512GB of storage and 12GB of RAM, which contributed to higher production costs.
The price hike is part of a broader trend in memory prices, as reported by TrendForce, which is offering a flash sale for its Silver Membership to help customers stay ahead.
What's still developing
- When I spoke to two Trump Mobile executives earlier this year, they called the $499 launch pricing “introductory,” and a few months later, the website itself was changed to reflect that, calling it a “promotional price.” That wording is now gone.
- When I reviewed the Trump phone in July, I wasn’t especially impressed, even at $499.
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Sources
- TrendForcelink