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Internal Walmart Memo On iPhone Launch Leaked

Submitted by Edward Kirk on December 17, 2008 - 5:13pm.
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More evidence of a Walmart iPhone launch has been uncovered. Engadget has gotten their hands on a leaked internal memo stating plans to launch the iPhone in Walmart stores on December 28 at 9 a.m. Ironically, it also states that Walmart has signed an NDA with Apple, which would explain why they haven't said anything about it to the public.

The memo confirms that they will be selling the 8GB for $197 and 16GB for $297 with two-year contracts with AT&T. Business associates get 15% off the contract through WalmartBenifits.com.


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The memo also mentions that 448 stores have been chosen to participate in a pilot program to ensure that their systems are working correctly in time for the launch. The pilot will involve a total of 5 iPhones per store being sold to employees only. Stores will be holding a raffle to chose which employees will have the privilege of purchasing the device at their full contract price with 2 year AT&T contract.

[via Engadget]

Submitted by iLiam on December 17, 2008 - 5:49pm.
Whoooops i dont think the public should have found out about that one

Submitted by hauntedtrail13 on December 17, 2008 - 8:16pm.
Hey I think this is cool. Getting the phone out to as many customers as possible. And by the way, I love when things are leaked. It's awsome. Hahaha.

Submitted by iLiam on December 18, 2008 - 5:19am.
Don't you feel great when you know something you shouldn't, i do

Submitted by Hans on December 18, 2008 - 11:19am.
so the only thing that is actually interesting or new that walmart has been hiding is that employees get 15% off...
Great secret to keep

Shop at walmat?

Submitted by madscientest on December 18, 2008 - 2:31pm.
have you seen the type of people that shop at walmart? if your ever need a laugh go there to people watch. I prefer the mom and pop stores to support our community. not some corporate giant that wont even give its employees health care. I pee on walmart and everything it stands for......save a buck and put all the local shops out of business.

Submitted by cluteman on December 19, 2008 - 5:13am.
"Each store must sell all 5 iPhones during the pilot"

Manager: Buy an iPhone.

Associate: I can't afford it right now with the current economy and the holidays so close, I wanted to get my mom her favorite..

Manager: Ok, then you're fired.