I’ve taken what amounts to naps all night long and something woke me up again — maybe it was a little voice, but who knows. So I decided to get up and I tried my order again.
Bam! It worked this time since it seems that Apple and AT&T ordered more hamsters to keep their servers powered up and processing orders. It will even be delivered on October 14th which tells me they still have a good first supply of the new iPhone 4S to ship. I’m not sure how long this will last since there are unconfirmed rumors about supply shortages, which will just drum up more sales.
The surprise was that I even got to keep my unlimited data plan, but I’m not to sure how valuable that is these days considering I still cannot tether with it unless I cheat some how. Maybe someday AT&T will adopt Sprint’s model — an unlimited data plan with an alleged 5GB cap on tethering. Anyhow I’m mumbling and still rubbing the sleep out of my eyes the most important thing is that the ordering system is back up.
So if you haven’t gotten your order placed yet it might not be to late so go go go!
David W. Martin has more than 20 years of experience in the industry as a programmer, systems and business analyst, author, and consultant. David has written for CNET’s iPhoneatlas.com, MacLife.com, CultofMac.com, BYTE.com and recently for aNewDoman.net. He comes to Cult of Mac’s website with deep knowledge and passion for the all things Apple. Follow David on Twitter @david_w_martin or see what he’s up to now at davidwmartin.com.
15 responses to “AT&T And Apple Order More Hamsters To Restore Ordering System [Order Now!]”
Thanks! I just ordered mine with no problem! Ships October 14 as well!!
just got mine been trying since 3:00AM
I understand your sleeping pain— I feel the same way. I have no idea how I’m supposed to concentrate in my studies today.
But hey, at least my lovely new iPhone 4S will ship on Oct14 too. I ordered at 5:40~ central, if it means anything.
Finally!! Just ordered from bed, half asleep after late last night’s mayhem and frustration.
I ordered mine from Verizonwireless.com at 6:45am EST. Breezed through the process in 5 minutes. I’m not one to wish for time to pass quickly – except in this instance. I can’t wait for October 14!
(oops – url!) I ordered mine from Verizonwireless dot com this morning at 6:45am EST. I breezed through the process in 5 minutes. I’m not one to wish time passes quickly, but in this case I can’t wait for October 14!
Gave up last night after a couple of hours.
07:45 Pacific, got up.
Apple site, still hanging at some point during purchase.
AT&T site thought, let me through. Sent email acknowledging order, with note it will take 24-48 hours to “process”.
Guess I’m done, YAY!
Just ordered one for me and my boyfriend from Apple around 7:45am PST, still says will ship on Oct 14!