AT&T and Apple introduced the revolutionary iPhone in June 2007 and it quickly became one of the most popular devices in the AT&T wireless portfolio.

On July 11, the companies launched iPhone 3G, a next-generation, 3G-enabled device available exclusively through AT&T in the United States.

iPhone 3G features several significant enhancements, including:

• 3G broadband wireless connectivity, which gives customers a home broadband-like speed experience when surfing the Internet, sharing files, and using media-rich Web applications
• Business-class capabilities, including e-mail, viewed on a large, touch-screen device and designed to meet the needs of companies of all sizes
• The ability for developers, including AT&T, to create customized consumer and business applications using the Apple software developer's kit (SDK).

iPhone 3G harnesses the power of nation's fastest third-generation (3G) network, currently available in nearly 300 major U.S. metropolitan areas, with plans to expand to nearly 350 by the end of the year. In addition, AT&T has the best global coverage of any provider with roaming available in more than 200 countries, including more 3G roaming than any other carrier.

As a provider to all of the Fortune 1000, AT&T is actively marketing iPhone 3G to businesses of all sizes.

Customer Update

We've seen incredible demand for iPhone 3G since it launched — and subsequently sold out — on July 11. Many customers have opted to purchase iPhone 3G through direct fulfillment, which lets them purchase the device at their convenience and return to the store to pick it up as soon as it arrives in to the store. For those customers who have ordered through direct fulfillment, and have not yet received their iPhone 3G, here's a quick update on our current inventory:

• As of July 23, direct fulfillment customers are receiving their iPhone 3G, on average, 13 or 14 days following purchase.
• Delivery times vary based on the specific model a customer chooses (8 GB, 16 GB white, 16 GB black).

AT&T handles direct fulfillment on a first-come, first-served basis, giving everyone an opportunity for stress-free shopping. As we receive new inventory from Apple, we are shipping it out immediately to fill customers' orders. We hope to begin re-stocking our stores as soon as we can, but first priority goes to those customers who purchased through direct fulfillment.

via att