France Telecom CEO Suggests October 15th Launch Date for iPhone 5

[MacRumors]

As noted by Mac4Ever [Google translation], France Telecom CEO Stéphane Richard has reportedly claimed that the iPhone 5 appears set to debut on October 15th. It is unclear whether he has specific information on the release date or if he is simply basing his claim on circulating rumors of a mid-October launch, but as the top executive of a major iPhone partner Richard would be more likely to have accurate information than most.

If I believe what we heard, the iPhone 5 will be released on October 15.

Richard has a history of speaking rather openly about issues related to the carrier's business, including discussing Apple's desire to reduce the size of or eliminate SIM cards in its GSM-compatible devices, moving to a built-in "e-SIM". That idea has been opposed by carriers, and Apple has reportedly backed away from its e-SIM plans for at least the time being.

October 15th falls on a Saturday, which would be an unusual launch date for Apple, which prefers to launch its new iPhone models on Thursdays or Fridays. Consequently, some have suggested Friday, October 14th as the most likely date for a debut, although others have claimed that Apple could roll out the new hardware a week earlier on the 7th.

Article Link: France Telecom CEO Suggests October 15th Launch Date for iPhone 5

 

[troop231]

So whats it going to be? October 7th, 15th, 21st? Before you know it we will have November rumors.

 

[z3r0inc]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

where's that freaking event invite?!?!?!?

 

[gpat]

I need a phone within this month. Oh well, I'll just get a Galaxy S2. Sorry, Tim.

 

[troop231]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

where's that freaking event invite?!?!?!?

Tomorrow

 

[xxgilxx]

I need a phone within this month. Oh well, I'll just get a Galaxy S2. Sorry, Tim.

I only need oxigen, food and sleep. I can wait for a phone...

 

[TheOrioles33]

I need a phone within this month. Oh well, I'll just get a Galaxy S2. Sorry, Tim.

Why are people that cant wait for the iPhone 5 switching to Android? Makes no sense.

 

[DrEZdoesIT]

So whats it going to be? October 7th, 15th, 21st? Before you know it we will have November rumors.

SERIOUSLY!! I feel like I am as reliable of a source as the rumor mill. 4S/iPhone 5 conflictions aside you'd think they could at least agree on the date. Or even on the date of when the announcement will take place.

 

[illitrate23]

well there are, like most months, 4 friday's in October, so he has a 25% chance of being correct.

 

[applesith]

Why are people that cant wait for the iPhone 5 switching to Android? Makes no sense.

Because they think Apple will read this and care, and then put the phone out early. He's gonna buy the iPhone 5. Just wants to stir the pot by saying he will jump ship if it's not out by day X.

 

[brutedawg]

France Telecom CEO Stéphane Richard really should shut his face and know his place..

 

[gpat]

Why are people that cant wait for the iPhone 5 switching to Android? Makes no sense.

Because the world cares about other things than the iPhone 5, and if somebody urgently needs an high-end smartphone, I think the SGS2 is one of the best choices that can be made.

 

[BillyBobBongo]

France Telecom CEO Stéphane Richard really should shut his face and know his place..

Naff off, this is the best thing about the French.

"Rules? We don't need no stinking rules!"

Nice one Stéphane!

 

[kirk26]

Why are people that cant wait for the iPhone 5 switching to Android? Makes no sense.

If Apple can't live up to the hype and because they are waiting soooo long in between phone releases that the SGII and the HTC Titan are move viable phones at this point.

 

[Liquinn]

Yeah but, once the iPhone 5 is released, everyone will be talking about the iPhone 6 anyway.

 

[EmbraceTheOne]

Tomorrow

Yeah, and after tomorrow it'll be "Tomorrow"

 

[MultiMediaWill]

If the iPhone 5 is not a major update, I'm going to be very disappointed.

 

[troop231]

Yeah, and after tomorrow it'll be "Tomorrow"

I doubt that.

 

[gpat]

Because they think Apple will read this and care, and then put the phone out early. He's gonna buy the iPhone 5. Just wants to stir the pot by saying he will jump ship if it's not out by day X.

That's a lot of assumptions you have there. Did you mistake me for your neighbour?

 

[deellow]

nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

where's that freaking event invite?!?!?!?

Wait till 2:30 eastern today. If nothing by then, you have permission to freak out.

 

[troop231]

Wait till 2:30 eastern today. If nothing by then, you have permission to freak out.

You mean tomorrow. That's when 9to5mac and Cult of Mac seem to think when they will go out.

 

[Zimmy68]

Just release this lame duck phone already.
Why all the delays for basically a souped up iPhone 4.

Get working on the the LTE iPhone already.

I had no problem with this lame next phone when it was going to be released in June.

Now they delay and delay for what????

 

[Lone Deranger]

Meanwhile…..

Jobs: “Stéphane, this is Steve…”
Richard: “Aaah bon jour Le Steve, mon ami………”
Jobs: “NO iPHONES FOR YOU!!!”
Richard: “Sacré Blue!!!"

 

[Mattsasa]

Wait till 2:30 eastern today. If nothing by then, you have permission to freak out.

wait until 2:30 eastern tomorrow, they send invites on Wednesdays sometimes too

 

[MannieSolo]

I love the rumors they get me thru the day. Fall starts next week so we are closer than we were yesterday.