On December 8, 2008, Wal-Mart confirmed rumors that had been circulating that the retail chain and Sam's Club would begin selling the Apple iPhone at the end of December. The second part of the rumor, that the iPhones would go for $99, appears to have been false. Besides Apple's own stores, iPhones can be purchased at Best Buy and AT&T retail stores.Wired: Reports, Employees Suggest Wal-Mart Will Sell... (December 8, 2008)
Memo Obtained by Boy Genius Report
"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."Silicon Alley Insider: Apple To Sell iPhone At Wal-Mart? Sure, Why Not? (AAPL) (November 19, 2008)
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Website "Boy Genius Report" posted a memo with details of WalMart's plans to start selling iPhonesSilicon Alley Insider: Apple To Sell iPhone At Wal-Mart? Sure, Why Not? (AAPL) (November 19, 2008)
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Memo says the date Walmart would begin selling iPhones will be December 28, 2008, just three days after ChristmasSilicon Alley Insider: Apple To Sell iPhone At Wal-Mart? Sure, Why Not? (AAPL) (November 19, 2008)
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Only 2,500 Walmart stores and 69 Sam's Club warehouse stores would carry the iPhoneCNET News: Wal-Mart to carry iPhone after holidays? (November 19, 2008)
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There are also rumors that Radio Shack will be selling iPhonesAppletell: Iphone to Take Another Step Down (October 13, 2008)
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iPhones can be purchased at Apple retail stores, Best Buy and AT&T stores
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