iPhoneの発売日は6月15日？？

LoopRumorsによると、従業員に"6月15日から7月15日までの間は休暇を予定しないように"といった内容のメールをAT&Tが内部向けに送信しているそうです。

そして、メールの最後には｢2〜3年で最大の販売期間になりそうだ｣とも書かれています。

ちなみに15日といえばWWDCの最終日ですが、WWDCで販売開始が発表され、15日もしくは16日くらいから発売開始ということでしょうか…？？

また、メールの内容は以下の通り(英語のまま引用)

To: All Company Owned Retail Employees
From: [Name removed]
Subject: iPhone Launch Period
Date: May 4, 2007

As previously announced, Apple and AT&T will soon debut the iPhone, which combines a mobile phone, a widescreen iPod with touch controls, and breakthrough internet communications into one small and lightweight handheld device. The new AT&T has a multiyear, exclusive agreement to provide U.S. service for the iPhone.

To ensure proper staffing during the product launch period, Sales personnel planning to take approved time off are encouraged to schedule their vacations before June 15 or after July 15 to participate in the iPhone launch.

Previously approved vacation will be allowed where voluntary rescheduling is not feasible

No additional vacation requests will be approved during the launch period (6/15 - 7/15).

I want to thank you in advance for your understanding as this is likely to be the biggest selling period we have seen in a few years.

Happy Selling,