Randall Stephenson, the new Chairman and CEO of AT&T, recently made his first public speech at NXTcomm in Chicago on June 19th. With the upcoming release just over one week away, Stephenson confirmed that AT&T is taking all of the necessary steps to ensure a smooth launch for the iPhone.
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"We're gearing up for this big-time," said Stephenson. "We're hiring and training hundreds of new employees to handle the rush." According to Stephenson, over 40 percent of inquiries they have received are not currently AT&T subscribers. If this interest translates to customers changing their wireless provider, the result would be a significant boon for AT&T. In addition to preparation for the release, Stephenson also spoke about network improvements saying, "We're working overtime to ensure that the best network experience is available on day one."
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