AT&T Cingular Prepping for iPhone Launch
BoyGenius reports that AT&T has released the following internal memo, limiting vacation time for its employees during part of June and July in anticipation of a heavy sales period fueled by the release of the iPhone. Hat tip to BoyGenius for the heads up!
To: All Company Owned Retail Employees
From: [Name removed]
Subject: iPhone Launch Period
Date: May 4, 2007
As previously announced, Apple and AT&T will soon debut the iPhone,
which combines a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and
breakthrough internet communications into one small and lightweight
handheld device. The new AT&T has a multiyear, exclusive agreement to
provide U.S. service for the iPhone.To ensure proper staffing during the product launch period, Sales personnel
planning to take approved time off are encouraged to schedule their
vacations before June 15 or after July 15 to participate in the iPhone
launch.Previously approved vacation will be allowed where voluntary rescheduling
is not feasibleNo additional vacation requests will be approved during the launch period
(6/15 – 7/15).I want to thank you in advance for your understanding as this is likely to
be the biggest selling period we have seen in a few years.Happy Selling,
[Name removed]
May 8th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
Thats crazy! I want an Apple phone, but I dont know if I should wait a year until they work out all the kinks / bugs / posible problems?