Michael Johnston
May 14th, 2007, 04:42 PM
On May 11th, Cingular sent out an official letter to it's employees informing them of the current status and launch plans for the impending iPhone launch.
<center><img src="http://www.iphonealley.com/images/storyimages/prelaunchmemo.jpg" alt="Cingular Memo" /></center>
The most interesting of all the information presented here is under the heading "Critical Information" where the following is stated:
<blockquote><b>How to handle customers requesting iPhone information before launch</b>
Customers who want more information should be directed to AT&T's website www.att.com/iphone or for online demos and device information direct customers to Apple's web site at www.apple.com/iphone
<ul>Key Facts:
<li>iPhone will be available sometime in June. <em>The exact date has not been announced, specific dates should not be provided to customers.</em></li>
<li>Sales for the iPhone will be on a first come, first served basis. <em>No wait list of names will be taken and NO pre-selling is allowed.</em></li>
<li>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/discussion about pricing.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
So it seems that according to this, any information given by AT&T/Cingular employees is, if not within the bounds set by the letter, is complete speculation. Rest easy iPhone fans, we still have a bit to go.
<center><img src="http://www.iphonealley.com/images/storyimages/prelaunchmemo.jpg" alt="Cingular Memo" /></center>
The most interesting of all the information presented here is under the heading "Critical Information" where the following is stated:
<blockquote><b>How to handle customers requesting iPhone information before launch</b>
Customers who want more information should be directed to AT&T's website www.att.com/iphone or for online demos and device information direct customers to Apple's web site at www.apple.com/iphone
<ul>Key Facts:
<li>iPhone will be available sometime in June. <em>The exact date has not been announced, specific dates should not be provided to customers.</em></li>
<li>Sales for the iPhone will be on a first come, first served basis. <em>No wait list of names will be taken and NO pre-selling is allowed.</em></li>
<li>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/discussion about pricing.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
So it seems that according to this, any information given by AT&T/Cingular employees is, if not within the bounds set by the letter, is complete speculation. Rest easy iPhone fans, we still have a bit to go.