This is why I NEVER order an iPhone from Apple
They are terrific, the very best online store for ordering Macs and other items, but when it comes to iPhones, no one is as fast as AT&T.
I ordered one for my wife and I already have a confirmed FedEx delivery time for Friday before 10am.
I would not be surprised if it arrived early, on Thursday of this week since that's what happened last year they were early by one day prior to release day.
My friends that decided to get theirs at the Apple store were pissed to see I already had my iPhone 4 and didn't have to stand in line.
FedEx is so far superior to UPS, plus I get it before 10 am instead of having to wait all day.