$bbtitle
AAPL: 82.58 ( +2.09 ) AppleInsider RSS Feed
Search:
AppleInsider.com Archives Reviews Anonymous Mailer Submit Story AppleInsider Forums Polls Advertise on AppleInsider Contact AppleInsider
Run Windows on your Mac: Download Parallels 4.0 today. Now 50% faster. Upgrades: $39.99. New licenses $79.99.
Monday, May 14, 2007

AT&T: iPhone pre-sales will not be allowed

By Slash Lane

Published: 05:00 PM EST

In a pre-launch channel communications sales brief to its retail stores, wireless carrier AT&T has instructed employees not to form wait lists or conduct pre-sales for Apple's upcoming iPhone.

According to the internal document published at the BoyGeniusReport blog, the world's largest wireless carrier will soon provide its staffers with web based training, workbooks and other iPhone product overviews to help in preparation for next month's launch.

The memo also includes the following notes of interest:
  • "The exact date has not been announced, specific dates should not be provided to customers."
  • "Sales for the iPhone will be on a first come, first served basis.
  • No wait lists of names will be taken and NO pre-selling is allowed."
  • Two models of the iPhone will be available, a 4GB will retail at $499 and an 8GB will retail at $599."
  • "If asked what the price will be, answer that the prices have been announced as $499 for the 4G and $599 for the 8G, respectively."
  • "There should NOT be any additional speculation/discusson about pricing."
  • "AT&T will be the only wireless carrier in the U.S. launching the iPhone and will have exclusivity for the foreseeable future."

For those interested, a copy of the two-page memo can be seen in its entirety on the following page.

26 Comments ] 
  Print ] [ Story Link ] 


Parallels 4.0
Mac Poker players can play Full Tilt Poker for Mac and get 100% to $600 free with bonus code MP600, courtesy of Online Poker Mac
AppleInsider Features
Hot Forum Topics

Recent Articles
Apple, Palm taking different steps to reduce worker overhead
Dining out with iPhone: Zagat and OpenTable hit the App Store
Apple updates Final Cut Pro, Compressor, Color, and Shake
Apple releases iPhone Software v2.2
Apple releases iTunes 8.0.2 ahead of iPhone software 2.2
iPhone security posting suggests 2.2 firmware tomorrow
Apple now No. 2 in corporate smartphone market share
Review roundup: RIM's new touchscreen BlackBerry Storm
Apple authorizes MMS on the iPhone, but not for US users
Apple developing always-on iPhone status indicators
Apple releases Apple TV 2.3 with AirTunes, third-party remotes
Apple's OpenCL standard near complete in just six months
Apple in talks to offer more DRM-free tracks on iTunes [updated]
Microsoft saw Apple's anti-Vista campaign coming
Wal-Mart to begin selling iPhone post holidays - reports
Apple waiting on quad-core desktop chips from Intel
Apple may release Snow Leopard early next year
Reseller sells early MacBook Air prototype on eBay
Judge grants Apple's motion to dismiss Psystar's counterclaims
Apple's new MacBooks have built-in copy protection measures
Apple sees Mac sales rise 28% amid latest notebook launch
Apple now taking orders for 24-inch LED Cinema Display
Google Mobile iPhone app with voice search now available
Adobe shows ARM-ready Flash 10; Spansion names Apple in suit
Apple releases fix for quirky MacBook glass trackpads
Apple flirting with another record quarter for Mac sales
Apple to launch iPhone in Taiwan next month
New seed shows Apple near wrap-up of Mac OS X 10.5.6
New Apple hire fights back in countersuit against IBM
Apple sued over hairline cracks in iPhone 3G casings
Google voice search app for iPhone arriving shortly
Apple job listing hints at iPhone nearing China launch
Apple releases Safari 3.2 with phishing protection
New Intel Xeons offer upgrade path for Mac Pro in early 2009 [u]
Apple could be tailoring its own search engine wrapper
Apple could beat 2009 revenue consensus by $900m per quarter
Apple pushing for patent on versatile tablet docking station
Docs show Apple failed to find ideal successor for iPod chief
Apple may launch most aggressive Black Friday sale yet
Apple improving Mobile Me synching in Mac OS X 10.5.6

AppleInsider Market Place

Sell your Laptop - working or not. Free shipping.: Get an instant online quote and sell your laptop today !

Believe in Office: Save Up To 25% on Office 2004 For Mac. Visit Our Site for Details!

IBackup - SMB Online Backup: IBackup is the preferred online storage and backup service of choice for SMBs for its ease of use, security and value. Offers automated backup and restore, file selection and securiy.

Download free software - everyday updated freeware files

 
Advertisements








AppleInsider RSS Feed
AppleInsider © 1997-2008
Please review our Privacy Policy.
Written/Edited/Compiled by the AppleInsider Staff.