AT&T Blocking Out June 15-July 12 for 3G iPhone Launch?

[MacRumors]

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Last year (http://www.macrumors.com/2007/05/05/atandt-blocking-out-june-15-july-15-for-iphone-launch/), AT&T limited employee vacation requests between June 15-July 15 in anticipation of the original iPhone launch which took place on June 29th, 2007.

Today, Boy Genius Report publishes (http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/05/06/apple-and-att-to-launch-iphone-3g-a-lot-sooner-than-we-think/#more-3448) another AT&T memo that is again restricting vacation requests, this time between June 15th and July 12th 2008. The reason for the restriction is "to ensure adequate store staffing and to give everyone an equal opportunity to benefit from an exciting product launch." AT&T expects "heavier than normal customer traffic" in their stores due to an "exciting Summer Promotional Launch".

Of course, speculation points to Apple launching their new 3G iPhone during that time. The timeframe is consistent with a previous report (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/04/29/atandt-to-provide-200-subsidy-on-3g-iphone/) that claimed that Apple was targeting "on or around June 27th" to approximately coincide with the one year anniversary of the iPhone launch.

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (http://developer.apple.com/wwdc/) takes place between June 9-13th in San Francisco, and could serve as the launching ground for the next generation iPhone.

Article Link (http://www.macrumors.com/2008/05/06/atandt-blocking-out-june-15-july-12-for-3g-iphone-launch/)

[EvanLugh]

It's obviously going to be 3G, I thought we had determined that in the other 50 threads? :o

EDIT: Plus, over here in England some places are testing grounds for 4G. iPhone 3? >_<

[bigandy]

:)


Looks like it will be turning up then. Can't wait :D


It's obviously going to be 3G, I thought we had determined that in the other 50 threads? :o

The more confirmation, the better ;)

[avigalante]

Oh wow.

Awesome news!

[MacinDoc]

WWDC starts June 9, and June 15 is a Sunday. It would be weird to release it on a Sunday. Maybe a June 13 release? After all, Apple was founded on April Fool's Day, so why not have a major release on Friday the 13th?

[Doctor Q]

If the launch is indeed June 27, why would they need all of their employees to be around starting June 15? Will they need two weeks of training? :confused:

[fastbite]

Here we go... now let's start talking about the new new iPhone ;)

[gugy]

It's coming!:eek:

WWDC will be the place. Immediate availability.
I hope:
16gig 3G $399
32gig 3G $499

Also if AT&T subsidized, that would be very, very nice.:)

GPS included! Bring it on.

[nickXedge]

It's obviously going to be 3G, I thought we had determined that in the other 50 threads? :o

EDIT: Plus, over here in England some places are testing grounds for 4G. iPhone 3? >_<

That didn't take long. Now when the iPhone 2 comes out with 3G, we can start the "this network sucks and is way too slow, bring on 4G!!" :p

Seriously though, yeah I agree. Macrumors, the point is clear; 3G iPhone in June. We got it. I can't stress that enough.

[krye]

Can you say "stimulus check"?

[NotoriousLefty]

Dear Apple,

Dont forget to add a flash to the 8 mp camera and a 2nd camera on the front for video chat. Copy and Paste. Flash support. And I will upgrade from 2g. If you forget this request I will not upgrade...

Thank you in advance,

Loyal Customers

[irvingdizzle]

this is getting exciting

[deputy_doofy]

It's coming!:eek:

WWDC will be the place. Immediate availability.
I hope:
16gig 3G $399
32gig 3G $499

Also if AT&T subsidized, that would be very, very nice.:)

GPS included! Bring it on.

This would be nice. Count me in for the 32gb, even if not subsidized. :)

[Dctape]

*crossing fingers* I'm headed out of town on June 22. I'd love to take my new iPhone on the trip with me! Of course, with my luck, they will have them in stock on the day I get BACK.

-M

[nickXedge]

WWDC starts June 9, and June 15 is a Sunday. It would be weird to release it on a Sunday. Maybe a June 13 release? After all, Apple was founded on April Fool's Day, so why not have a major release on Friday the 13th?

It's coming!:eek:

WWDC will be the place. Immediate availability.
I hope:
16gig 3G $399
32gig 3G $499

Also if AT&T subsidized, that would be very, very nice.:)

GPS included! Bring it on.

Immediate availability is unlikely. They will most likely announce the 3G iPhone at WWDC and then ship it a week or so later.

As for 16/32GB models priced at $399/499, I think you're dreaming. But hey, don't we all?

[newyorksole]

I wonder what new features will be on this new iPhone besides 3G, GPS and the 2.0 software. I have a feeling GPS won't make the cut, I just hope Apple doesn't let it's customers down.

[EvanLugh]

That didn't take long. Now when the iPhone 2 comes out with 3G, we can start the "this network sucks and is way too slow, bring on 4G!!" :p

Seriously though, yeah I agree. Macrumors, the point is clear; 3G iPhone in June. We got it. I can't stress that enough.

lol yeah, new slogan:
MacRumors: Forums - "Apple, you can never f:apple::apple::apple:ing please us."

[CWallace]

I believe multiple reports/rumors support GPS on the next iPhone.

[gugy]

Immediate availability is unlikely. They will most likely announce the 3G iPhone at WWDC and then ship it a week or so later.

As for 16/32GB models priced at $399/499, I think you're dreaming. But hey, don't we all?

Dreaming is good! :D

seriously, I think is very reasonanble. Apple will keep probably the same price points, or even keep the 8gig at $299. They want to move this thing fast and furious.
As for availability, I would not be surprise to see it at the event, but a week later won't kill anyone. ;)

[avigalante]

Well I can't wait for the price drop... lol!

Remember last year's fiasco?

(highly unlikely to happen this time around - but you can always imagine, right?)

[kajitox]

You know, I'm not going to lie. I don't care what they put in it, I love getting overhyped about meaningless materialistic product launches.

And before anyone gets mad at "sarcasm," just know that I really am entirely serious.

[Mugs]

Hey guys, great news but what is the likely hood of a 32gb iPhone, cus I really would like more storage than my 16gb Touch if i'm going to get one. Thanks

[Zwhaler]

WWDC starts June 9, and June 15 is a Sunday. It would be weird to release it on a Sunday. Maybe a June 13 release? After all, Apple was founded on April Fool's Day, so why not have a major release on Friday the 13th?

Or they will announce it at WWDC for a release date a week or 2 later.

[L3X]

Immediate release after WWDC. It will give developers to test their apps out before the App Store opens a few weeks later.

[kskill]

32gb for $500 would be bonkers. i'm already stoked for it. i can't believe i waited a year for an iPhone, but it seems like it will be worth the wait.
if they subsidize these guys they'll sell like hot-cakes. let's hope production is in full force so there aren't any shortages.

[BenRoethig]

It's coming!:eek:

WWDC will be the place. Immediate availability.
I hope:
16gig 3G $399
32gig 3G $499

Also if AT&T subsidized, that would be very, very nice.:)

GPS included! Bring it on.

If AT&T can do the same $150-200 discount with a two year contract, the Slvr is being retired.

[geoffism]

You mean apple is putting out a new iPhone? That's great news. I bet you will be able to get the internet on it too.

[CaryMacGuy]

I think that this is going to be a great device and Apple is going to correct most of the issues that existed in the 1st Gen iPhone.
I think that the phone will replace the 1st Generation phone and it will be offered at similar prices as what is currently offered.
One thing I am trying to figure out is why Apple has chosen to keep the iPod Touch one step ahead of the iPhone when it comes to storage.

[Slayerboym88]

If the launch is indeed June 27, why would they need all of their employees to be around starting June 15? Will they need two weeks of training? :confused:

Well some of them probably will need training, but I would expect a lot of that to be time devoted to supplying and stocking all the stores, and working on the flashy new Apple displays.

I am confident that El Steve-O will debut the iPhone 2 at the WWDC, so he can make a grandstand Keynote presentation, and may even allow online ordering at that time, but the phones probably wouldn't then start shipping out until the 27th (ish).

[amac4me]

This sounds very interesting however, I'd like to see the actual memo. I'm sure it was handed down via company email or other internal communication medium.

[kskill]

One thing I am trying to figure out is why Apple has chosen to keep the iPod Touch one step ahead of the iPhone when it comes to storage.

The size of the device. They made some comment about how the Touch will always be one step ahead due to internal components and space.

[dagamer34]

They need to think of something to do with those old 1G iPhones in the US. Perhaps sell them to T-Mobile?

[kornyboy]

Wirelessly posted (iPhone: Mozilla/5.0 (iPhone; U; CPU like Mac OS X; en) AppleWebKit/420.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/3.0 Mobile/4A102 Safari/419.3)

So it may possibly sooner than some initially thought. I was guessing that summer meant late August and still didn't give the anniversary thread much credit but I'm starting to believe that it may actually happen in late June. The more credible rumors the better. Time is drawing near.

[impact_blue]

If AT&T can do the same $150-200 discount with a two year contract, the Slvr is being retired.

Oh man. If they subsidized this phone I'd be so happy, but I'm sure all the current iphone users under contract would be PISSED! But hey selling your current iphone would pay for the difference.

Oh well, can you say early adoption fee :D?

[guoD]

Doesn't the FCC need to approve the new iPhone before it can be sold? In the past, once the FCC does approve of a device, the seller has taken at least 6 weeks before the item goes on sale.

Even if the FCC announcement came out today. The earliest Apple could have the sale would by Wednesday, June 17th. This would rule out WWDC.

[PoitNarf]

Doesn't the FCC need to approve the new iPhone before it can be sold? In the past, once the FCC does approve of a device, the seller has taken at least 6 weeks before the item goes on sale.

Even if the FCC announcement came out today. The earliest Apple could have the sale would by Wednesday, June 17th. This would rule out WWDC.

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/04/03/3g-iphones-and-the-fcc-myth/

[angemon89]

I'm gonna be first in line!

[lostngone]

Dear Apple,

Dont forget to add a flash to the 8 mp camera and a 2nd camera on the front for video chat. Copy and Paste. Flash support. And I will upgrade from 2g. If you forget this request I will not upgrade...

Thank you in advance,

Loyal Customers

I'm sure if Apple did this and the phone was $800+ you wouldn't complain.

/sarcasm

[FarSeide]

I'm gonna be first in line!

I'm already in line so you would be second in line :)

[gvegastiger]

Whats the streak of consecutive days with an iPhone rumor at now? I think we're in for one a day until the launch. Nothing but good news for Apple fans and shareholders as you can't ask for better viral marketing than this product.

Meanwhile, I'm one offer completion away from getting my "free" iPhone from Transcendent Innovations. But I'm holding off completing my year long odyssey until they release the 3G. Don't want to get stuck with a crappy outdated 1st Gen iPhone now.

[gkarris]

32gb for $500 would be bonkers. i'm already stoked for it. i can't believe i waited a year for an iPhone, but it seems like it will be worth the wait.
if they subsidize these guys they'll sell like hot-cakes. let's hope production is in full force so there aren't any shortages.

$500 for a phone nowadays in our economy, AT&T better be ready to do some subsidizing....

I don't know of many current users (both locked and unlocked) I'm in direct contact with are planning to upgrade from the current one...

[BongoBanger]

World's worst kept secret EVAR!

[Wolf04]

People are willing to change their 1st gen iPhone for a new one after they like paid $400 bucks for the first one?! I bought my unlocked Nokia N73 in August with an extra 3 years warranty for a grand total of $500 and I don't plan to change my phone in the next 4 years.

[Stampyhead]

People are willing to change their 1st gen iPhone for a new one after they like paid $400 bucks for the first one?! I bought my unlocked Nokia N73 in August with an extra 3 years warranty for a grand total of $500 and I don't plan to change my phone in the next 4 years.

I hadn't initially planned on replacing my iPhone this year since I just bought it in October, but now I'm going to be moving to the UK at the end of the summer and will be forced to buy a new phone since my current one won't work over there (unless I unlock it and I have no desire to do that). So it looks like I'm going to have to get a new iPhone. Darn... :)

[AnthonyCM]

It's not the price of the phone that concerns me. I can usually take a 1X hit to the wallet for a gadget I really want. What I'm wondering about is if AT&T is going to use rollout of 3G to raise their monthly data charges. Does anyone have any experience in 3G costing more than Edge with other programs? If it's going to cost more per month I'm likely sticking to my gen 1 phone.

-anthony

[twoodcc]

wow, big news! i bet this is true. maybe some sort of announcement at wwdc?

[elcid]

Dear Apple,

Dont forget to add a flash to the 8 mp camera and a 2nd camera on the front for video chat. Copy and Paste. Flash support. And I will upgrade from 2g. If you forget this request I will not upgrade...

Thank you in advance,

Loyal Customers

Lawl, 8mp camera phone. What in the world do you need an 8mp camera phone for. It has no real lens! You want 8mp and then use the "digital zoom". Le sigh.

[Doctor Q]

It's not the price of the phone that concerns me. I can usually take a 1X hit to the wallet for a gadget I really want. What I'm wondering about is if AT&T is going to use rollout of 3G to raise their monthly data charges. Does anyone have any experience in 3G costing more than Edge with other programs? If it's going to cost more per month I'm likely sticking to my gen 1 phone.

-anthonyThe hoopla surrounding a new iPhone might give them an excuse to raise rates, but hoopla is temporary. I'd expect (and hope) that competition with other carriers will be a stronger factor affecting rates.

[Michael73]

With all the iPhone talk, I can't believe it's only been out just a year. Here's my dilemma...I'm walking around with a Blackberry 7100t that I can't stand and I got in December 2004. Did I mention the thing is ANCIENT?

Anyway, I've been holding off for v2.0 of the iPhone and now it seems that pretty much 1 year to the day later, it's coming. Did I mention that the iPhone launch coincides with my wedding anniversary (June 29th) which makes it oh so easy to remember when it came out ;)

The real problem is that I read somewhere that AT&T has an exclusive on the iPhone for the first 24 months which means in just 12/13 months we could be buying the iPhone through T-Mobile, my current wireless carrier.

What do all of you think? Would you wait?

[mtrctyjoe]

In addition to GPS and 3G... will my dream iPhone have "disk storage mode"?? So I can play WOW from my Phone? That would be sweet :)

[thechidz]

well, there you have it boys and girls!!!

[gkarris]

With all the iPhone talk, I can't believe it's only been out just a year. Here's my dilemma...I'm walking around with a Blackberry 7100t that I can't stand and I got in December 2004. Did I mention the thing is ANCIENT?

Anyway, I've been holding off for v2.0 of the iPhone and now it seems that pretty much 1 year to the day later, it's coming. Did I mention that the iPhone launch coincides with my wedding anniversary (June 29th) which makes it oh so easy to remember when it came out ;)

The real problem is that I read somewhere that AT&T has an exclusive on the iPhone for the first 24 months which means in just 12/13 months we could be buying the iPhone through T-Mobile, my current wireless carrier.

What do all of you think? Would you wait?

Umm, try 5 years...

[sterlingindigo]

No vacations? That's terrible!

I may just wait until later to upgrade to show my solidarity.

or

I could just promise to have my credit card ready at the checkout so that I will not impose any more than I have to...

[L3X]

I was first in line, then Chuck Norris gave me roundhouse kick and cut in front of me. So, I'm next in line.

[carve]

No way, upgrading for stupid 3G and GPS, if its designed differently or even a bit thicker...EFF THAT!

[Achiever]

I was first in line, then Chuck Norris gave me roundhouse kick and cut in front of me. So, I'm next in line.

You know, of course, that Apple pays Chuck Norris $0.99 every time he listens to a song......

[mac2mac]

I hope its a worldwide launch in june not just USA

[BigD58]

Yay! My favorite time of the year WWDC.......cant wait till the stevenote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BTW someone on a different thread posted this and i thought it was a very cool idea.
http://www.frankreinders.nl/foto/600/hello_world.jpg

[mike389]

Watch Steve get up on stage at WWDC with thousands watching and pull up a keynote that says, "iPhone 2.0"...then fades into, "SIKE!". Hahaha...

and you think the L.A. riots were bad?

[Kwill]

It's obviously going to be 3G, I thought we had determined that in the other 50 threads? :o

EDIT: Plus, over here in England some places are testing grounds for 4G. iPhone 3?

Not wanting a version-1 product, I held out until the 16GB model came out. Having spent over $500, it is hoped that it will last me until the third iPhone with 4G. GPS sure would be nice, but hopefully the new software update (even if requires a fee) will breath enough life into my iPhone to last another year. The ability to run resident apps will make fast Internet connection less of a priority.

[cheekybobcat]

I apologize for the vulgarity but...
this makes me horny.

[Walter P Henson]

Quite frankly, I don't care what the hell they upgrade on this phone, 3G I'm assuming (sweet), Gps would be nice, I can't imagine after all the hype about them adding gps that they would forgo it now, it would be a pretty big letdown on apple's part, which they rarely tend to do. Either way as I don't own one now theres hardly any reason for me to not make the big switch.

[stockcerts]

People are willing to change their 1st gen iPhone for a new one after they like paid $400 bucks for the first one?! I bought my unlocked Nokia N73 in August with an extra 3 years warranty for a grand total of $500 and I don't plan to change my phone in the next 4 years.

Ouch! I hope you really like your Nokia!:eek:

[kajitox]

I apologize for the vulgarity but...
this makes me horny.

Now i remember why i read every single post in these threads.

[asdavis10]

I think we got the point that its coming this summer. I would really like to hear some actual specs (other than what's already rumored). A 32GB model would be really nice. It would make my year-long wait to get an iPhone worth it. Version 1 was good, but I think version 2 will be great.

[mike389]

If the new iPhone looks anything like this... COUNT ME IN!

[Rocketman]

The stock of the activation company went down 40% today. Apparantly to get the $200 discount on an iPhone with ATT you have to activate AT ATT. One wonders if then activations will occur real time in Apple stores as well on the ATT network to be "competitive". One wonders if there will be an online version of activation concurrent with sale at online stores at ATT and Apple.

Given the CRUSH of sales likely, this should be interesting. Maybe the over the counter price will be HIGH to offset this.

Rocketman

[Dagless]

Not too long off now!

[synapse9579]

Can you say "stimulus check"?

Haha! I was just talking to someone about that today at work on how I'm going to use my check to buy the new iPhone. Can't wait!

[Compile 'em all]

Dear Apple,

Dont forget to add a flash to the 8 mp camera and a 2nd camera on the front for video chat. Copy and Paste. Flash support. And I will upgrade from 2g. If you forget this request I will not upgrade...

Thank you in advance,

Loyal Customers

Both Front camera and copy/paste will be in the new iPhone out in June.

[EagerDragon]

I was hopeing for a rlease on June 9 or 10, but Oh Well.

With all the iPhone talk, I can't believe it's only been out just a year. Here's my dilemma...I'm walking around with a Blackberry 7100t that I can't stand and I got in December 2004. Did I mention the thing is ANCIENT?

Anyway, I've been holding off for v2.0 of the iPhone and now it seems that pretty much 1 year to the day later, it's coming. Did I mention that the iPhone launch coincides with my wedding anniversary (June 29th) which makes it oh so easy to remember when it came out ;)

The real problem is that I read somewhere that AT&T has an exclusive on the iPhone for the first 24 months which means in just 12/13 months we could be buying the iPhone through T-Mobile, my current wireless carrier.

What do all of you think? Would you wait?

For a V2 iPhone, I would break the contract and move over. If the V1 version was nice, I expect V2 is going to be superb. Apple wants and needs to keep evolving it to keep the competition far away. While we figured out a lot of what it will contain ..... I am sure that Apple is holding a few more secrets about V2 of the iPhone.

Break contract specially if given a price break.

[EagerDragon]

I believe multiple reports/rumors support GPS on the next iPhone.

Yes, but we need to wait for Apple to see if they support the multiple rumors.

[cameronjpu]

I think that this is going to be a great device and Apple is going to correct most of the issues that existed in the 1st Gen iPhone.
I think that the phone will replace the 1st Generation phone and it will be offered at similar prices as what is currently offered.
One thing I am trying to figure out is why Apple has chosen to keep the iPod Touch one step ahead of the iPhone when it comes to storage.

If that's the only thing you're trying to figure out, you're in luck! Because I (and I'm sure many others) will help you - they add more storage to the Touch because there is more room in the Touch, since it lacks the phone modem which takes up as much space as the 16 GB memory chip in the 16 GB iPhone.

[Mykbibby]

June 27th is the day. End of story. Set your clocks counting down now!

Thank the Lord! But what's the deal with the FCC? Perhaps they'll apply it at the perfect time so that the secrecy gives the day after WWDC or something like that...

[Trent0341]

These dates don't seem possible to me. My understanding was that we would find out about 6 weeks prior to release due to the FCC. A June 15th time frame would indicate a 16th (monday) or 17th (tuesday... more likely) which ironically is 6 weeks away from today.

[BenRoethig]

No vacations? That's terrible!

Its not that uncommon for retail. When I worked at Wally World during college there were a instances where we couldn't get off, including a month of inventory.

[Eric Lewis]

i think they should keep the 8gb edge iPhone for people who dont need the extra 3G and shouldnt have to pay more

8GB iPhone Edge ...= $199 please

[datapolitical]

A friend of mine suggested that the 200 discount would only apply to the EDGE phone, but I really fail to see the logic behind them keeping version 1 on the market. Apple is draining inventory for version 1, and it makes little sense to do that and then re-launch it with a discount. The 200 bucks will come off the price of the new phone if you activate it through AT&T, the reason being that unlocked phones will be easy enough to get from other countries where the idea of a contract is ridiculous.

Like every other phone discount, it'll only be available if you're not currently a customer or you're past your contract and are eligible for an upgrade. So if you bought version 1 last year, don't expect to get the discount.

[gloss]

These dates don't seem possible to me. My understanding was that we would find out about 6 weeks prior to release due to the FCC. A June 15th time frame would indicate a 16th (monday) or 17th (tuesday... more likely) which ironically is 6 weeks away from today.

Embargo.

[Trent0341]

Embargo.

I hope you're right.

[mccldwll]

Umm, try 5 years...

Umm, try that's a bad, unverified rumor started in a poorly written USA Today article last year. T will distribute and support the iPhone for 5 years. The chance that T has a 5 year exclusive is slim to none.

[theotherguy]

This sounds very interesting however, I'd like to see the actual memo. I'm sure it was handed down via company email or other internal communication medium.


I'm 100% certain the memo was delivered by pigeons. iPigeons.

http://www.b0g.org/wsnm/uploads/pigeon.jpg

[bytethese]

Ugh, this is torture! We all seem to be pretty sure when the phone will be released. I wanna know what features this thing is going to have! :)

[number9]

. While we figured out a lot of what it will contain ..... I am sure that Apple is holding a few more secrets about V2 of the iPhone.

Haha... while some of the speculation MAY be right in the end, no one has figured out anything. Sure it makes sense, but no one actually knows.

And yes, Apple IS holding a few more secrets about V2 of the iPhone..... everything except that it will be 3G!!!

But yeah, I'll be picking one up as soon as it comes out...my verizon contract has lapsed and is just going month to month now, just waiting to be canceled. :cool:

[stephenli]

Lawl, 8mp camera phone. What in the world do you need an 8mp camera phone for. It has no real lens! You want 8mp and then use the "digital zoom". Le sigh.

Its nice. when i zoom-in to take photo i still got 5mp and sth.

[nostaws]

I really fail to see the logic behind them keeping version 1 on the market.

If they don't keep an edge phone on the market, they will lose sales to individuals wanting to unlock their phones for other providers such as tmobile.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think ATT and Tmobile's 3G are compatible.

In their last financial call they indicated that a significant number of iphones were probably sold to people using something other than ATT (or the designated provider in each country)

[skoops]

Correct me if I am wrong, but I don't think ATT and Tmobile's 3G are compatible.

Of course they are. Thats what standards are for.

[Shagrat]

That didn't take long. Now when the iPhone 2 comes out with 3G, we can start the "this network sucks and is way too slow, bring on 4G!!" :p

Bring on 5G...

Wait, why not call it G5! ....and it could be released next...(you can fill in the rest)

[michaelsviews]

Enough with the hype and rumors , just release it already :)

I know my local AT&T store the management has heard nothing about this NO time off , they have nothing on it and the local manager is a Apple fanatic and cant wait for the 3G model. He and his boss said nothings come down from higher up and that it mite just be certain area's that are doing the limitation on the time off / vacation time frames

[Mykbibby]

How hilarious would it be if it ended up having new features, but NO 3G! Could you imagine the riot that would ensue on the forums?

[mrgreen4242]

i think they should keep the 8gb edge iPhone for people who dont need the extra 3G and shouldnt have to pay more

8GB iPhone Edge ...= $199 please

I'd like to see the 8gb 1G iPhone for $99 with two year contract. They're $400 now, release a new model and drop the old price by $100, and then add a $200 contract discount and I'm in for sure. At $200 it's still a bit pricey if it's replaced by a faster (both internal CPU power and wireless internet speed), higher capacity, GPS enabled, better/multiple camera model.

[gkarris]

Umm, try that's a bad, unverified rumor started in a poorly written USA Today article last year. T will distribute and support the iPhone for 5 years. The chance that T has a 5 year exclusive is slim to none.

Feel free to wait then. I'm enjoying my iPhone right now.... :D

[El Magnificante]

Of course they are. Thats what standards are for.

No they're not. T-Mobile is 1700/2100; AT&T is 850/1900.

[JonboyDC]

No they're not. T-Mobile is 1700/2100; AT&T is 850/1900.
But the iPhone is a quad-band phone already (although I think the frequencies are 850/900/1800/1900) (and T-Mobile in the U.S. operates primarily on the 1900 frequency).

[El Magnificante]

You are referring to voice, I am referring to 3G.

[keenan wolf]

With all the iPhone talk, I can't believe it's only been out just a year. Here's my dilemma...I'm walking around with a Blackberry 7100t that I can't stand and I got in December 2004. Did I mention the thing is ANCIENT?

Anyway, I've been holding off for v2.0 of the iPhone and now it seems that pretty much 1 year to the day later, it's coming. Did I mention that the iPhone launch coincides with my wedding anniversary (June 29th) which makes it oh so easy to remember when it came out ;)

The real problem is that I read somewhere that AT&T has an exclusive on the iPhone for the first 24 months which means in just 12/13 months we could be buying the iPhone through T-Mobile, my current wireless carrier.

What do all of you think? Would you wait?

umm, im not trying to be a d:apple:ck but i believe that it was a 5 year exclusive and you may correct me if i am wrong but the only way for apple to go to t-mobile also is for at&t to not hold up a certain number of iphone sales?

[keenan wolf]

Of course they are. Thats what standards are for.

know hes right they are not compatible thats why its pointless for t-mobile users to have a 3g iphone unless hackers can somehow make it work with t-mobiles 3g(wich im sure they can)

[nyquist11]

umm, im not trying to be a d:apple:ck but i believe that it was a 5 year exclusive and you may correct me if i am wrong but the only way for apple to go to t-mobile also is for at&t to not hold up a certain number of iphone sales?
Yeah I have been wondering about this myself, also I would like to know if the contract only applies to this version, or if apple could use some sort of scam like change the name to "iphone 2.0" and be free from the contract.:apple:

[ciao111]

everything is a strategy to get huge sales when they launch the new ones

[michaelsviews]

So isn't the new Blackberry with 3G and touch supposed to be released around the same time frame? I doubt that anyone walking into an AT&T store and buying an iPhone is reason to rearrange vacation times, seeing how you do not go through activation at the store and if you have problems you call in to the 800 number and pray you get someone with some common sense and knows what there doing.

[DouglasP]

Can't wait for the 3G. Mine is painfully slow!