We knew the launch date for the T-Mobile Galaxy S III was set for June 21st, but thanks to some new info obtained from the guys over at TmoNews, it’s not as straight forward as you think. Due to anticipated high demand, T-Mobile is splitting up the launch, beginning with the top 29 markets on June 21st, then everywhere else on June 27th. There will also be limited quantities available online on June 21st.
Pricing will be $ 629.99 for full retail with no contract, $ 229.99 down on Value Plans with $ 20 EIP, $ 279.99 for Classic plan after $ 50 mail-in rebate (2 year contract required).
One thing we still haven’t heard clarified is the availability of the white model. Last we heard was that the white version wouldn’t be available till July 11th.
Here’s the full text, which appears to have been gleaned from an internal memo or unreleased marketing material:
Samsung Galaxy S III Launch Update
To ensure customers receive the best possible experience, the Samsung Galaxy S III launch will now be broken into two phases. T-Mobile will still be the first carrier to offer the device in-store but the rollout will be in two phases instead of one.
Select Retail and Branded locations in the top 29 markets will launch as scheduled on June 21. In addition, a limited amount of Samsung Galaxy S III devices will be available on T-Mobile.com.
Due to the excitement surrounding the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S III, customer demand will exceed the expected launch quantity available on June 21 T-Mobile anticipates the remaining Retail and Branded locations will launch on June 27. Stores that do not receive the initial distribution, and stores who sell out of their initial stock, should use the GSIII Call Back List and contact customers when the devices are available.
Pricing will be as follows:
$ 629.99 Full Retail, $ 229.99 down on Value Plans with $ 20 EIP, $ 279.99 Classic plan after $ 50 mail-in rebate (2 year contract required)
The top 29 markets are as follows:
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- Phoenix, AZ
- Houston, TX
- San Diego, CA
- New York, NY
- Seattle, WA
- Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
- San Francisco, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Denver, CO
- Minneapolis, MN
- Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- SanAntonio, TX
- Portland, OR
- Austin, TX
- Atlanta, GA
- Kansas City, MO
- Boston, MA
- Sacramento, CA
- Orlando, FL
- Detroit, MI
- Washington DC
- Cleveland, OH
- Jacksonville, FL
- Charlotte, NC
- McAllen, TX
[via TmoNews]
Source: Android News
