Trump Org launches $47/month wireless service, teases odd $499 phone

Donald Trump's image will soon be used to sell smartphones, the Trump Organization confirmed after unveiling a new wireless service, Trump Mobile, on Monday.

According to the press release, Trump Mobile's "flagship" wireless plan will be "The 47 Plan," which references Trump's current term as the United States' 47th president.

The Trump Organization says the plan offers an "unbeatable value"—costing $47.45 per month—and "transformational" cellular service. But the price seems to be on par with other major carriers' "best phone plans," according to a recent CNET roundup, and the service simply plugs into the 5G network through "all three major carriers," the press release noted.

The main selling point, then, appears to be the Trump name, with the Trump Mobile website saying it's "the only mobile service aligned with your values and built on reliability, freedom, and American pride." CNBC noted that the ...