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AT&T's launch day iPhone 3G S preorders sold out

AT&T has sold out its stock of iPhone 3G S smartphones for preorders delivered on Friday.

David Martin
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David Martin

If you were looking forward to avoiding that iPhone line at the Apple or AT&T store by ordering early from AT&T, you're too late now.

AT&T preorders have sold out and folks placing preorders now are being told they'll have to wait up to two weeks to get a phone.

AT&T customers lucky enough to get their orders in early can still report to their respective AT&T stores at 7 a.m. Friday to get their iPhone 3G S. They will have a guaranteed slot if they show up, but others who did not preorder will have to fight over the remaining stock at Apple and AT&T stores.

AT&T is still accepting preorders, but not for an expected delivery on Friday. Preorders placed at an AT&T store will be picked up at that store, whereas online orders will be shipped directly to your home or office. We suggest ordering online and having the iPhone shipped directly to you unless you like spending a lot of time in line making new friends.

It should be noted that besides Apple and AT&T stores, Best Buy and Wal-Mart locations should also have the iPhone 3G S for sale on June 19.

What plans do you have for buying an iPhone 3G S? Tell us about it in the comments.