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My order confirmation email:

AT&T Order Confirmation - iPhone ®

Dear Kelly *****,

Thank you for your recent order. Your iPhone will ship in approximately 21 to 28 days*. All orders are processed on a first come, first served basis.

You can check the status of your order anytime by visiting www.att.com/wirelessorderstatus or by calling our automated system at 1-877-782-8870.

Your Order Details:
Order Transaction Number: 75

Item Name

Quantity Ordered

Apple IPH 4S 16GB WHT PHONE

1

Various SIM

1

FREIGHT

1


The process of fulfilling your order begins as soon as it is placed. Your device will be shipped to the address used when you placed your order. If stores receive inventory while your device is being fulfilled, your order cannot be replaced using in-store inventory.

As a reminder, we authorized the funds to cover your purchase once your order was placed. However, your credit card will not be charged until the order is shipped.

Don't Forget your Accessories!
We have everything to power, protect and personalize your iPhone. Visit our website at www.att.com/wirelessaccessories to purchase your accessories online.
We value and appreciate your business. Thank you again for choosing AT&T.

Sincerely,

AT&T

*The actual shipment date and receipt of your order is not guaranteed and may be subject to delays for reasons that include, but are not limited to, product availability, inventory, credit issues, number porting or carrier delays, and completion of other required AT&T business processes.

©2011 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T and the AT&T logo are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property. Apple, the Apple logo, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Yeah, mine is not like that:

Dear Aaron,

Thank you for your recent order! Your iPhone has been reserved. Because of high demand, the ship date for your pre-order device is expected to be:
iPhone 4S - 14 to 21 days*
iPhone 4 8GB - 10 to14 days*

You will receive a confirmation email when your order is ready to ship.

You can track your order online at www.att.com/wirelessorderstatus. Status may not be available if your order was placed within the past 24 hours.

Existing Customers: Services and features already on your account may not be listed below.

Your order number: 51xxxxxxxxx.
Not Eligible for Mail-In Rebate
Type Description Monthly Price One Time Price
PACKAGE Apple iPhone 4S - 16 GB $199.99
Device Apple iPhone 4S - 16 GB - Black
Plan Nation 450 w/Rollover® Minutes $39.99
Features DataPro 2GB for iPhone 4S $25.00
Messaging Unlimited with Mobile to Any Mobile Calling $20.00
Estimated Sales Tax $12.00
*Order Total $211.99

* Order total includes estimated sales tax based on the ZIP code you provided to us. Actual sales tax may vary and is based on your shipping ZIP code.
Please note: Orders placed weekdays before 2pm PST / 5pm EST will be shipped via Overnight Shipping subject to the following processes - credit authorization, inventory availability and use of valid and correct shipping address. Please note: it may take up to 24-hour to process your order. Delivery signatures may be required. No Saturday or Sunday delivery.
*All orders are processed on a first come, first served basis. Your shipment may be subject to delays for reasons that include, but are not limited to, product availability, inventory, credit issues, and completion of other required AT&T business processes. Items in your cart will be held until all items in your order can be sent in one shipment. Next day or Saturday delivery not available in all areas. Sunday delivery not available.

Please note, your credit card will be charged at time of shipment. If using either a credit or debit card, funds in the amount of purchase will be immediately held and not available for other use. Credit and debit card transactions will not appear in your account until time of shipment.

**Excludes taxes. Applicable sales taxes will be added to total.

Accessories

We have everything to power, protect, and personalize your iPhone. Shop online at www.att.com/wirelessaccessories

eCom & AT&T Upgrader FAQ:
How can I change or cancel my order after it is submitted?
Because the process of fulfilling the order begins as soon as it is placed, an order placed online cannot be cancelled prior to shipment. You can choose to either refuse the delivery of the device or to return the unwanted purchase after it arrives in accordance with the information below. All equipment orders processed online will include a return label in the package.
Please allow at least 30 days for full processing and crediting of your charged account.
The approximate refund timeline is as follows:
3-5 days shipping time from the customer to AT&T
3-5 business days to process return at distribution center
10 days to process the refund for returned equipment

All unwanted equipment purchased through AT&T's Wireless website should be returned within 30 days to:
AT&T
Attention: Returns Center
13550 Independence Parkway
Fort Worth, Texas 76177
(Do not return equipment purchased from another location to this address. Please return all equipment purchased other than through AT&T's wireless website to the place you purchased it or to the location instructed by the location from which it was purchased.)
To receive a full refund, equipment must be returned in like-new condition, with no visible damage, and accompanied by a receipt. All accessories should be included. We value and appreciate your business. Thank you again for choosing AT&T.
Sincerely,
AT&T
You can track your order online by entering your order number at www.att.com/wirelessorderstatus.
(The status may not be available if your order was placed within the past 24 hours.)
 
Was yours a preorder? And are you a new customer? I don't know it that makes a difference or not. Also, did you place the order in store?

Yeah, mine is not like that:

Dear Aaron,

Thank you for your recent order! Your iPhone has been reserved. Because of high demand, the ship date for your pre-order device is expected to be:
iPhone 4S - 14 to 21 days*
iPhone 4 8GB - 10 to14 days*

You will receive a confirmation email when your order is ready to ship.

You can track your order online at www.att.com/wirelessorderstatus. Status may not be available if your order was placed within the past 24 hours.

Existing Customers: Services and features already on your account may not be listed below.

Your order number: 51xxxxxxxxx.
Not Eligible for Mail-In Rebate
Type Description Monthly Price One Time Price
PACKAGE Apple iPhone 4S - 16 GB $199.99
Device Apple iPhone 4S - 16 GB - Black
Plan Nation 450 w/Rollover® Minutes $39.99
Features DataPro 2GB for iPhone 4S $25.00
Messaging Unlimited with Mobile to Any Mobile Calling $20.00
Estimated Sales Tax $12.00
*Order Total $211.99

* Order total includes estimated sales tax based on the ZIP code you provided to us. Actual sales tax may vary and is based on your shipping ZIP code.
Please note: Orders placed weekdays before 2pm PST / 5pm EST will be shipped via Overnight Shipping subject to the following processes - credit authorization, inventory availability and use of valid and correct shipping address. Please note: it may take up to 24-hour to process your order. Delivery signatures may be required. No Saturday or Sunday delivery.
*All orders are processed on a first come, first served basis. Your shipment may be subject to delays for reasons that include, but are not limited to, product availability, inventory, credit issues, and completion of other required AT&T business processes. Items in your cart will be held until all items in your order can be sent in one shipment. Next day or Saturday delivery not available in all areas. Sunday delivery not available.

Please note, your credit card will be charged at time of shipment. If using either a credit or debit card, funds in the amount of purchase will be immediately held and not available for other use. Credit and debit card transactions will not appear in your account until time of shipment.

**Excludes taxes. Applicable sales taxes will be added to total.

Accessories

We have everything to power, protect, and personalize your iPhone. Shop online at www.att.com/wirelessaccessories

eCom & AT&T Upgrader FAQ:
How can I change or cancel my order after it is submitted?
Because the process of fulfilling the order begins as soon as it is placed, an order placed online cannot be cancelled prior to shipment. You can choose to either refuse the delivery of the device or to return the unwanted purchase after it arrives in accordance with the information below. All equipment orders processed online will include a return label in the package.
Please allow at least 30 days for full processing and crediting of your charged account.
The approximate refund timeline is as follows:
3-5 days shipping time from the customer to AT&T
3-5 business days to process return at distribution center
10 days to process the refund for returned equipment

All unwanted equipment purchased through AT&T's Wireless website should be returned within 30 days to:
AT&T
Attention: Returns Center
13550 Independence Parkway
Fort Worth, Texas 76177
(Do not return equipment purchased from another location to this address. Please return all equipment purchased other than through AT&T's wireless website to the place you purchased it or to the location instructed by the location from which it was purchased.)
To receive a full refund, equipment must be returned in like-new condition, with no visible damage, and accompanied by a receipt. All accessories should be included. We value and appreciate your business. Thank you again for choosing AT&T.
Sincerely,
AT&T
You can track your order online by entering your order number at www.att.com/wirelessorderstatus.
(The status may not be available if your order was placed within the past 24 hours.)
 
Was yours a preorder? And are you a new customer? I don't know it that makes a difference or not. Also, did you place the order in store?

Placed the order on the 7th at 11:30 pm. Yes, Im a new customer. Placed the order on At&t's website.
 
Placed the order on the 7th at 11:30 pm. Yes, Im a new customer. Placed the order on At&t's website.

I think the difference is that my order was placed in the store and not online. When I log into my account I also have a 14 digit order number.
 
I ordered mine on 16th oct and it sim free(pay as you go) in the UK.
It says delivery by 1-2 weeks. Is that correct?
I need to get it by 3rd nov.
 
I preordered on 10-7 and was put on 21-28 day backorder after an issue with my order being canceled. I then canceled that order so I could buy same day in store on launch day. I just received tracking information for the pre-order that I canceled. UGH!
 
I preordered on 10-7 and was put on 21-28 day backorder after an issue with my order being canceled. I then canceled that order so I could buy same day in store on launch day. I just received tracking information for the pre-order that I canceled. UGH!

Send it my way..lol..just refuse it and return to sender.
 
Backordered :(

I ordered my iPhone4s exactly two weeks ago. My boyfriend ordered his only two days before me and has had his for five days now. I am currently a Verizon customer and will be switching over to AT&T once I receive my phone. I have a problem because I don't want to end up paying Verizon for the month of November if I am going to receive my phone soon and have to start paying AT&T. Not sure what to do and the lack of knowledge of when I am going to receive my phone is highly frustrating...
 
I ordered my iPhone4s exactly two weeks ago. My boyfriend ordered his only two days before me and has had his for five days now. I am currently a Verizon customer and will be switching over to AT&T once I receive my phone. I have a problem because I don't want to end up paying Verizon for the month of November if I am going to receive my phone soon and have to start paying AT&T. Not sure what to do and the lack of knowledge of when I am going to receive my phone is highly frustrating...

Get a pre-paid phone until you get your iphone. That is what I had to do because I had to cancel my service with my other provider on the 20th.
 
Good news everyone...my back order status went from 1 to 0....yay! Just waiting for it to be shipped now...:D
 
Ordered 16gb black at at&t, online,8:30 am Oct 12th. Went off backordered also this morning.
 
I ordered on the 18th ( 2 white 16gigs ) Online through premier! Order status shows the 20th not the 18th?

Still backordered

How many times a day do yall check your status? I do several times a day!
 
Yesssss! Thank you Jesus! My 16g black 4s shipped yesterday and I will receive it on the 28th by 4:30 pm... I ordered on the 7th and it was processed on the 10th online. :D:):cool::p
 
Ordered my 4S 10/11/2011 from At&t

It was shipped on the 27th and it is on it's way to my house.
 
Washed out Yellow tint screen

Just received my black 16g today and noticed I have one of the many washed out yellow tinted screens that a lot of people have complained out. Nooooooo..hope it works its self out in a couple of weeks cause I dont want to wait for another one! Check out and compare your screens to a iphone 4 to see if yours is washed out too :(
 
My order status says that my phone is no longer on back-order! Now I am just waiting for my phone to ship!!! I am so happy to FINALLY see some change on my status! Anyone know how long it takes them to ship the phone once it is taken off of back-order?
 
Just got an email saying my phone should be here tomorrow!!! Good luck to everyone who is still waiting on their phones!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
 
I'm still "backordered" too, by AT&T. I bought my iPhone 4 from Apple, and it did arrive a little faster. On the other hand, the delivery process is so fast from the China factory (like three days), that if one waits a week or so longer, some bugs might get fixed in the version sent. For example, I'll bet the processor power hungry, which would explain the battery complaints. That can be fixed by a software tweak...Be patient. Meanwhile, my iPhone 4 continues to perform well enough for now.
 
I'm still "backordered" too, by AT&T. I bought my iPhone 4 from Apple, and it did arrive a little faster. On the other hand, the delivery process is so fast from the China factory (like three days), that if one waits a week or so longer, some bugs might get fixed in the version sent. For example, I'll bet the processor power hungry, which would explain the battery complaints. That can be fixed by a software tweak...Be patient. Meanwhile, my iPhone 4 continues to perform well enough for now.

Im pretty sure it isn't a processor problem.
 
I ordered my black 32gb on the phone with AT&T on 11/6, it just been shipped and should be here thursday 11/10 :D
 
Iphone 4s

I ordered my black 32gb on the phone with AT&T on 11/6, it just been shipped and should be here thursday 11/10 :D

I ordered mine the same date!!! from ATT! 16gb and it still shows back ordered?????!!!! this is crazy!
 
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