Samsung Galaxy S III delay rumored for Sprint; has T-Mobile split the launch?
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Are Sprint and T-Mobile changing their launch plans for the Samsung Galaxy S III?
Meanwhile, leaked informed obtained by Tmo News shows T-Mobile splitting the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S III into two launches because demand for the Samsung Galaxy S III is exceeding supply. While T-Mobile says it is still will be the first carrier to offer the unit in its stores, only selected locations in its top 29 markets will have the device in stock on June 21st (check below to see if where you live qualifies). The remaining stores will have the Samsung Galaxy S III on June 27th. The handset is $629.99 for the full retail price, $229.99 down on value plans with $20 EIP, $279.99 for the classic plan after a $50 mail-in-rebate and a signed 2-year contract.
T-Mobile's top 29 markets are as follows:
- LosAngeles,CA
- Chicago,IL
- Phoenix,AZ
- Houston,TX
- SanDiego,CA
- NewYork,NY
- Seattle,WA
- Miami/Ft.Lauderdale,FL
- Dallas/Ft.Worth,TX
- SanFrancisco,CA
- SaltLakeCity,UT
- Denver,CO
- Minneapolis,MN
- Tampa/St.Petersburg,FL
- Philadelphia,PA
- SanAntonio,TX
- Portland,OR
- Austin,TX
- Atlanta,GA
- KansasCity,MO
- Boston,MA
- Sacramento,CA
- Orlando,FL
- Detroit,MI
- WashingtonDC*
- Cleveland,OH
- Jacksonville,FL
- Charlotte,NC
- McAllen,TX
source: TmoNews, Engadget
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