AT&T: iPhone on target for end of June launch
Despite speculation Apple's highly anticipated handset could be delayed due to technical issues, exec for carrier says it's on schedule.
AT&T's wireless unit has an exclusive U.S. deal to sell the highly anticipated new handset.
"Our expectations are good. Our testing has been good," said AT&T Chief Operating Officer Randall Stephenson. "The iPhone is on target to
The iPhone has become one of the most highly awaited product debuts since Apple Chief Executive Steve Jobs demonstrated a prototype of the device in January.
There had been speculation by some blogs and reports that the iPhone could be delayed due to technical issues.
Stephenson said more than 1 million customers have said that they would like to buy one of the phones when they're available for purchase.
He made the comments while in Boston to speak at a Boston College Chief Executives' Club luncheon.
Stephenson said he was not sure how many iPhones will be available at launch.
"We're sorting through that right now," he said. "We got a million people waiting to buy it so we're hoping we get a million."