they wont
And you know how? They did prepare for the 3GS last time, the 3G caught of guard and so did iPhone 4.
they wont
I've never dealt with launch day activation..
What happens if there are the expected activation issues? Is it anything like the iPhone OS update a few years ago where phones went into safe modes and couldn't be used?
If so, I may just pick up on Thursday morning but wait until the weekend to activate.
Activation is going to be as bad as the number of threads discussing how bad it will be
Last year I waited about 15 minutes to activate and just gave up and popped in the SIM from my 3G that was going to my wife. I have had the same SIM since the first Gen iPhone. LOL
most likely if activation servers take a **** again this year like they did for the 3G they will just send you home with the phone and tell you to connect it to iTunes later. No biggie. make an event of it and have fun if **** hits the fan.