Product & Manufacturing - The Trump Organization plans to launch the T1 Trump phone later this year for $4.99 [1] - Originally promoted as "made in America," the website now omits this claim, likely due to feasibility issues [1][2] - Analysts suggest the T1 phone closely resembles existing Chinese phones, potentially a rebranded product [3] Market Entry & Strategy - The Trump Organization aims to generate revenue through the Trump phone, leveraging the brand's cachet [4] - The company is entering the virtual mobile operator (VMO) market, which offers a relatively low-overhead business model [4] - The VMO model allows the company to buy spectrum from existing carriers without needing brick-and-mortar stores [4]