The Verge receives Trump Mobile T1 phones over a year after ordering them

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The Verge has finally received its Trump Mobile T1 Phone 8002 units, more than a year after placing the order. The outlet ordered two gold-version handsets but received three, and all were delivered to the wrong address. Each phone arrived with a Trump Mobile SIM card included, despite no mobile plan being purchased. The T1 also ships with a charger, which is relatively uncommon among modern smartphones.

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