Trump’s phone didn’t show up at the world’s biggest mobile show.

This week Barcelona was seized upon by the tech industry as world mobile conference Down to Spain The world’s biggest mobile show, MWC, saw product launches from Xiaomi and Honor, giant booths from Samsung and Motorola, and appearances from major carriers including T-Mobile and AT&T. Guess who’s missing? Trump Mobile.

After the Trump-themed network Missed opportunity to appear at CESIt is the largest technology trade show in the United States. I thought it might help to prepare myself for an appearance at MWC. After all, while CES covers everything from smart homes to supercars, MWC always has a bigger focus on mobile phones and telecommunications companies. That’s where carriers building their own phones might want to make their mark. Maybe show off a phone or two. and foster relationships with international partners at Trump Mobile executives. told me earlier they are working

But after a few days of watching the MWC press conference and wandering the MWC exhibition halls, I saw no sign of Trump Mobile. The company isn’t listed as an exhibitor or vendor in the show’s official directory. and are neither exhibitors nor distributors Closely related to Liberty MobileI kept an eye on it, but saw no sign of the three executives facing the network’s network either.

In fairness, MWC is still primarily a European show. But it’s also not exclusive to Honor dedicating most of its booth to. promote android phoneIt is intended to be launched only in China. While the big three US carriers also had booths at the event, besides Trump Mobile, shouldn’t all Americans be enjoying an excuse to wave a little flag on foreign soil?

The timing might be perfect for the Trump Mobile MWC, as the company claims it is preparing. T1 Phone officially launched once again. in the coming weeks and hopes to ship the first devices to buyers as early as this month. which was delayed for several months August originalIn the meantime, the company hasn’t released any official updates. With no more evidence at MWC, the grand return of Trump’s phone remains strictly hypothetical, at least for a while.

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