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As previously speculated, Walmart will soon be selling the Apple iPhone. Surprisingly, though, not for the holidays. The launch will happen on December 28th, and select Sam’s Club stores will also be included.

Boy Genius has managed to get an internal Walmart correspondence that sums up most of the details.

We are pleased to announce that Wal-Mart has reached agreement with Apple to offer iPhone 3G in Wal-Mart and Wal-Mart-managed Sam’s Club* Connection Centers nationwide beginning December 28, 2008.  AT&T will support Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club with the activation process for iPhone 3G, and we need all National Retail employees engaged to ensure a successful launch.

*NOTE: This product launch DOES NOT apply to SC Kiosks within Sam’s Club managed by Radio Shack.

Wal-Mart has communicated the following launch plans and execution timeline to their employees:

iPhone 3G will be available in-store only beginning 12/28/08
New and existing customers in good standing can purchase iPhone 3G with a 2 year contract
iPhone 3G transactions only will be processed through POS.com, not the kiosk

I find it quite interesting that Apple has decided to make the move to Walmart. After the launch, there will be about 2,500 stores carrying the iPhone 3G.

The pricing of the iPhone 3G that will be sold at Walmart is currently unknown.

Via [Boy Genius]