Want a new iPhone? You get your chance Friday
Santa won’t be there, but managers of AT&T stores say they are expecting Christmastime-like crowds Friday.
The near six-month wait for the iPhone ends 6 p.m. Friday for people waiting to buy the latest device from Apple. And AT&T stores are preparing.
All AT&T stores, formerly known as Cingular, will be temporarily closed at 4:30 p.m. Friday to prepare for the rush of people looking to buy the $499 to $599 phone.
AT&T is warning customers interested in other phones to visit before the iPhone’s launch to avoid the rush. It also is cautioning customers that wait times in stores and on the phone may be longer on Friday and throughout the weekend due to demand.
For cell phone assistance, it suggests visiting the company’s Web site.
AT&T spokesman Bob Beasley said he expects large crowds for the phone, but stores should have enough phones for everyone to buy one over time.
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