Apple will start selling the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on Friday, September 19. Unlike previous iPhone launches when everyone lined up at Apple to purchase their iPhone, the new iPhones now are available from wireless carriers and a variety of third-party retailers in addition to Apple's retail stores.
With strong demand for the new iPhone models and long lines expected, you'll want to head out to wait as early as you possibly can. A few diehards will hit the sidewalk Thursday night, while most people will arrive in the early morning hours. If you show up at 8 AM local time when stores open, you may be out of luck.
Here is our list of all the major outlets which will be opening this doors to eager iPhone buyers on September 19. If you are still having some trouble deciding which model to buy, check out our cutout comparison and our roundup of recent iPhone 6 and 6 Plus reviews.
Apple
Apple will be opening its retail stores starting at 8:00 AM local time. Apple usually receives the most iPhone units, making it more likely you will be able to purchase the color and size combination that you want. Lines also are longer, so you may have to arrive earlier and wait longer for your phone. As a benefit, Apple usually treats its customers well, sometimes providing refreshments to those waiting in line.
Wireless Carriers
All major wireless carriers as well as regional carriers US Cellular and C-Spire will be selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus on September 19. Carriers tend to receive less inventory than Apple's retail store, but are better equipped to handle any account issues that could stand in your way of purchasing a new iPhone.
AT&T: Similar to Apple, AT&T will open its stores at 8:00 AM local time on September 19 for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus customers. Find your local store here.
Verizon Wireless: Verizon Wireless will open its stores at 8:00 AM local time on September 19 for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus customers. Find your local store here.
T-Mobile: T-Mobile will begin selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when stores open on September 19. Call your local store to determine what time it will be opening for sales.
Sprint: Sprint will begin selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when stores open on September 19. Call your local store to determine what time it will be opening for sales.
US Cellular: US Cellular will begin selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when stores open on September 19. Call your local store to determine what time it will be opening for sales.
C-Spire Wireless: C-Spire wireless will begin selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when stores open on September 19. Call your local store to determine what time it will be opening for sales.
Retailers
Retailers are often the most convenient option for consumers, especially if they who do not live near an Apple Store. Similar to wireless carriers, retailers also won't receive as many iPhone units as an Apple Store, but they also see less traffic. More than once, I have found a stray iPhone or iPad on the shelves of my local Walmart several days after launch because nobody thought to shop there.
Also, be sure to call your store to make sure it will be carrying the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus tomorrow, not all retail stores within a chain are equipped for mobile phone sales and not all of them will be receiving inventory at launch. It would be terrible to wait overnight for a phone, only to discover that particular store is not carrying the iPhone models at launch.
Target: Target will begin selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when stores open on September 19. Call your local store to determine whether it will be carrying the new models and what time it will be opening for iPhone sales.
Walmart: Walmart will begin selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when stores open on September 19. Find your local Walmart with a wireless center and call them to determine what time it will be opening for iPhone sales.
Sam's Club : Sam's Club will begin selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when stores open on September 19. Call your local store to determine whether it will be carrying the new models and what time it will be opening for iPhone sales.
Best Buy: Best Buy will begin selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when stores open on September 19. Call your local store to determine what time it will be opening for sales.
Radio Shack: Radio Shack will begin selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when stores open on September 19. Call your local store to determine whether it will be carrying the new models and what time it will be opening for sales. The retailer also is offering a $50 gift card for all iPhone orders placed before September 27.
Staples : Staples will begin selling the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus when stores open on September 19. Call your local store to determine whether it will be carrying the new models and what time it will be opening for iPhone sales.
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