Trump Mobile Starts Sending T1 Phones

May 13, 2026, 20:41
ChinaTechnology

Introduction

Trump Mobile is now sending the T1 phone to customers. The phone is late.

Main Body

CEO Pat O’Brien says the company is sending phones this week. The phones were late for eleven months. The company wanted to make sure the phones worked well. The phone has a big screen and three cameras. Some people are angry about where the phone comes from. First, the company said the phones were made in the USA. Then, they said the phones are only designed with American values. The company puts the parts together in Florida, but they make the parts in another country. Some politicians want to investigate the company. They say the company lied to customers. Also, some customers did not get the right emails about their money. The phone plan costs $47.45 every month.

Conclusion

The T1 phone is arriving now. However, the government still has questions about the company.

Learning

🕒 Time Travel: Now vs. Then

In this text, we see how words change when we talk about the past and the present. This is the secret to reaching A2.

The 'Now' (Present)

  • The phone is late.
  • The company puts the parts together.
  • The plan costs $47.45.

The 'Before' (Past)

  • The phones were late.
  • The company wanted to make sure.
  • The company said the phones were made in USA.

⚡ The Pattern Shift

Most action words just need an -ed at the end to go back in time: Want → Wanted

But some words are 'rebels' and change completely: Say → Said Is → Was / Are → Were

Vocabulary Learning

phone (n.)
a device used for calling and texting
Example:I need to buy a new phone.
customers (n.)
people who buy goods or services
Example:The customers left a review.
late (adj.)
not on time; delayed
Example:The train was late.
screen (n.)
the display part of a phone or TV
Example:The screen is bright.
camera (n.)
a device that takes photographs
Example:The camera takes high‑quality photos.
angry (adj.)
feeling upset or mad
Example:She was angry about the delay.
country (n.)
a nation with its own government
Example:Canada is a country in North America.
investigate (v.)
to look into or examine carefully
Example:The police will investigate the incident.
email (n.)
a message sent electronically
Example:I sent an email to my teacher.
cost (v.)
to require a certain amount of money
Example:The book costs $10.