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

[MacRumors]

Last year, 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 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 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 takes place between June 9-13th in San Francisco, and could serve as the launching ground for the next generation iPhone.

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[EvanLugh]

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

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

[nickXedge]

Originally Posted by EvanLugh

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

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!!"

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

[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

[EvanLugh]

Originally Posted by nickXedge

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!!"

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 fing please us."

[Shagrat]

Originally Posted by nickXedge

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!!"

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]

Originally Posted by 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

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.

[Kwill]

Originally Posted by EvanLugh

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

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.

[bigandy]

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

Originally Posted by EvanLugh

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

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?

[Zwhaler]

Originally Posted by 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?

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

[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?

[Slayerboym88]

Originally Posted by 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?

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).

[fastbite]

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

[krye]

Can you say "stimulus check"?

[synapse9579]

Originally Posted by krye

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!

[gugy]

It's coming!

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.

[irvingdizzle]

this is getting exciting

[nickXedge]

Originally Posted by 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?

Originally Posted by gugy

It's coming!

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.

[deputy_doofy]

Originally Posted by gugy

It's coming!

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.