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AT&T Blocking Out June 15 to July 12 for iPhone Launch?
Last year it was reported that AT&T has blocked holiday allowance to employees between June 15 and July 15. Of course the iPhone subsequently saw its release on June 29 . Boy Genius Report is today noting that another AT&T memo informs employees that vacation…
AT&T CEO: 3G iPhone in Next Couple of Months
Gizmodo reports that during an AT&T lunch today, CEO Ralph de la Vega mentioned that "he expected all of their smart integrated devices to be 3G in the next couple months." This comment was reportedly followed up with a question from Sascha Segan from PC…
AT&T Deploying Massive 3G Network in 2008
AT&T announced Wednesday that it will be expanding its 3G network to more than 80 additional cities during 2008. After the expansion AT&T will be serving 3G services to over 350 cities across the U.S. including all of the top 100 U.S. cities. The 3G…
AT&T Chief 3G iPhone "next year"
Bloomberg reports that AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson confirmed Wednesday that Apple will introduce a 3G version of the iPhone next year. "You'll have it next year," he said, explaining that he was unaware of how much more the new version will cost than the existing…
AT&T Announces Flat Rate International Data Plans
Following discontent from customers who have encountered costly charges for browsing the Web and checking email on their iPhones while outside the U.S., AT&T has announced a pair of flat-rate international data plans starting at just $25 per month. A new $60 Data Global Plans…
AAPL Plummets on Official iPhone Numbers
Shares of AAPL fell more than 4% on Tuesday as AT&T announced official iPhone figures. The official carrier of the iPhone in America announced on Tuesday that it had signed up just 146,000 subscribers in the first two days of the iPhone being on sale…
iPhone Sales and Store Inventory
Analysts have been clambering to give an opinion on how many units they think Apple shipped over the weekend, but Apple has been reluctant to release any details regarding sales. On the other hand AT&T spokesman Mark Siegel gives the most official word on iPhone…
AT&T Causes Major iPhone Activation Issues
After mass hysteria across America, users have begun settling down with their iPhones and attempting to activate them via iTunes. AT&T's remote activation system appears to be seriously bottle necked with some users waiting over 8 hours for activations to come through. ( Mac Rumors…
AT&T Users Report Sudden Boost in EDGE Speed
Users of Howard Forums.com have reported that EDGE speed networks on AT&T may have been boosted substantially. Some users are showing speed benchmarks around 200kbps (25 Kb/s). It has been rumoured in the past that AT&T was engaged in a project called "Finer edge. The…
WSJ Posts Q&A With Steve Jobs
The Wall Street Journal's Amol Sharma and Nick Wingfield have interviewed Apple CEO, Steve Jobs and AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson on the eve of the iPhone launch. Mr. Jobs acknowledged that the company's new iPhone won't surf the Internet as fast as he would like…
AT&T iPhone Training Manual Published
Boy Genius Report has posted AT&T's official Training Manual (PDF link) for the iPhone. The manual contains several details previously unknown. "Works with iPhone" Apple has created a "Works with iPhone" program, similar to the "Made for iPod" program. If the iPhone detects non-certified devices…
AT&T's iPhone FAQ Published
AT&T has published a FAQ for the iPhone, answering queries on returns, activation and more. Main points from the FAQ: iPhone is $499 for 4GB, $599 for 8GB Available from Apple Stores, online Apple Store, and AT&T stores ( Find your nearest ) A 2…
In Brief: No iPhone iPod Without Activation, Apple Stores Closing 2-6 on Friday
No iPhone iPod Without Activation On the small print of Apple's service plan page it explicitly reads that a 2-year contract is required to make use of any iPhone features, including iPod. Minimum new 2-year wireless service plan and activation fee required to activate iPhone…
iPhone Activation and Syncing Video
Following an earlier announcement about price plans Apple has released a video about how to activate the iPhone in iTunes. Activation works for both new and existing AT&T customers and allows users to transfer their existing number to the iPhone. The video appears to contain…
Apple Announce iPhone Service Plans [Updated]
Apple has announced via press release that it will offer six service plans to buyers of the iPhone, all plans include unlimited data transfer. AT&T monthly plans for iPhone The six plans are as follows, all include unlimited data 200 SMS text messages, roll over…
In Brief: iPhone Data Plan Pricing?
Boy Genius Report claims to have its hands on the iPhone's data plan, the site says that the plan will be around $34.99 - $44.99 per month and include unlimited data transfer, and either 2000 texts or unlimited texts. The report also mentions that Fed…
iPhone Contract Cancellation Fee $175?
Boston.com is reporting that AT&T will charge users wishing to terminate their contracts $175 to do so. Even though AT&T isn't subsidizing the iPhone's hefty price -- $499 to $599, depending on the storage capacity a customer chooses -- the company will charge a $175…
AT&T Begin Preparations for iPhone Launch
USAToday has written a report based on an interview with AT&T's Larry Carter, senior vice president of sales, on how AT&T is preparing for the launch of the iPhone on Friday June 29. The article writes that AT&T has added 2000 extra sales persons to…
AT&T Stores to Close Prior to iPhone Launch
AppleInsider reports that tipsters are noting that "their local AT&T/Cingular wireless stores will temporarily close around 4:00 or 4:30 p.m. and not reopen until 6:00 p.m." The move is said to prevent large "mobs" of people crowding into stores prior to the iPhone launch. "[AT&T…
iPhone to Begin Selling June 29, 6PM Local Time
It appears that some clarification has come out of Apple regarding yesterdays confusion over exactly what time the iPhone would go on sale. It has now been revealed that the iPhone will go on sale at 6PM local time on June 29th, giving purchasers on…