14 DAY TRIAL // Apple's latest iPhone model, namely iPhone 4S, was already made available for purchase in various markets around the world, including the United States, where it landed on shelves at three major wireless carriers, namely AT&T, Sprint and Verizon, while also being sold through Apple's own channels.
Although initial reports suggested that users were disappointed on the release of iPhone 4S, since Apple was expected to make available the iPhone 5 model in early October, initial sales have been impressive.
Apparently, the new device has seen the highest demand any iPhone model to date registered, and first day sales reflect exactly that.
AT&T, for example, said that it managed to top previous record iPhone activations for a single day, and that a new record has been set.
“As of 4:30 pm ET today, AT&T had already activated a record number of iPhones on our network – and is on-track to double our previous record for activations on a single day,” the company said in a statement yesterday.
The iPhone 4S landed on shelves in the United States with support for HSPA 14Mbps on AT&T's network, which makes it the fastest Apple device on the carrier's network.
Sprint was another operator to register record sales with the launch of the new iPhone. This is the first time when Apple's handset arrives at the operator, which has it available on its unlimited data plans that start at only $79.99 per month.
“Sprint today reported its best ever day of sales in retail, web and telesales for a device family in Sprint history with the launch of iPhone 4S and iPhone 4,” the wireless carrier announced.
“We reached this milestone at approximately noon CT/1pm ET. The response to this device by current and new customers has surpassed our expectations and validates our customers’ desire for a truly unlimited data pricing plan.”