AT&T Vacation Blackout All But Confirms ‘iPhone 5′ September 21 Release Date

Two weeks back, a report claimed that AT&T was also gearing up for the 'iPhone 5' launch in late September.

We also heard that Verizon was having an all-staff vacation blackout from September 21 - 30. It indicated that the carriers were gearing up for the launch of the hotly anticipated next generation iPhone

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TechCrunch now reports that A&T has pinned its all-staff vacation blackout from September 21 - 30.

According to an AT&T sales rep, AT&T staff has been given a vacation blackout from September 21 to September 30, just like Verizon employees. Our source also mentioned that blue carrier employees are undergoing training for an “iconic release.”

Sounds like the next-gen iPhone to me.

The vacation blackouts that the carriers are planning is in line with the rumored September 21 release date for iPhone 5.

Apple is widely expected to unveil the next generation iPhone, popularly referred to as 'iPhone 5' at a special event on September 12. It is also speculated that Apple will start taking pre-orders on the same day, followed by the launch after 9 days on  September 21.

It also looks like the main focus of the September 12 event will be Apple's new iPhone, as the company is reportedly planning a separate media event in October to launch 'iPad mini'.

[via TechCrunch]