The rumors that Wal-mart would be joining in on the Apple iPhone 3G craze seem to be shaping up into more fact than fiction thanks to the latest leak by BGR. According to the details submitted by anonymous tipsters 2,500 Wal-marts and a select group of 69 Sam’s Club locations will begin selling the iPhone 3G on December 28th. No pricing information is available at this time, but we can expect this to remain under wraps to not deteir would-be buyers to put a hold on their holiday plans.
Wal-Mart Internal Memo
We are pleased to announce that Wal-Mart has reached agreement with Apple to offer iPhone 3G in Wal-Mart and Wal-Mart-managed Sam’s Club* Connection Centers nationwide beginning December 28, 2008. AT&T will support Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club with the activation process for iPhone 3G, and we need all National Retail employees engaged to ensure a successful launch.
*NOTE: This product launch DOES NOT apply to SC Kiosks within Sam’s Club managed by Radio Shack.
Wal-Mart has communicated the following launch plans and execution timeline to their employees:
- iPhone 3G will be available in-store only beginning 12/28/08
- New and existing customers in good standing can purchase iPhone 3G with a 2 year contract
- iPhone 3G transactions only will be processed through POS.com, not the kiosk
Execution Timeline:
- 12/2 – 12/5: AT&T / Wal-Mart MEM Classroom Training for Store Leads
- 12/3 – 12/19: AT&T In-Store Training
- 12/6 – 12/27: AT&T In-Store Refresher Training
- 12/28: Nationwide Launch
- 12/28 – 12/30: Wal-Mart and AT&T War Room Support
by Nick Marshall posted on Nov 18, 2008 Tags: iphone 3g, rumor, Wal-mart