What You Need to Know About the iPhone 5s/5c Launch in Canada

Apple is set to launch the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c tomorrow in Canada and first wave countries worldwide (Australia iPhone 5s/5c sales are now live). Here’s a quick rundown of everything you need to know to prepare yourself for tomorrow.

Where time do iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c sales start?

• Unlocked iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c units can be purchased at Apple Stores on Friday, September 20 at 8AM local time. Line ups are already underway across Canada.
• Unlocked iPhone 5s orders started tonight at 12:01AM PDT / 3:01AM EDT. Your best bet is to use the Apple Store iOS app and bypass Apple’s website as it will be very busy. Don’t forget to turn on Express Checkout NOW!
• Rogers, TELUS and Bell (along with Fido, Koodo and Virgin) will sell the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c. Along with dealers, most will open their doors at 8AM local time for the launch.

When should I line up outside an Apple Store?

• If you want to be guaranteed an iPhone 5s, go as soon as possible. People are already in line. Find other iPhoneinCanada readers to wait in line with via this post.
• Apple Stores are telling those in line iPhone 5s stocks will be limited.

Where else can I buy my iPhone 5s/5c from other than Apple?

• Try your luck and call Tbooth Wireless to get on a ‘call back’ list for the iPhone 5s. Future Shop and Best Buy started taking iPhone 5c pre-orders on September 13, along with Rogers and TELUS. They will have iPhone 5s sales too at launch.
• Go find an obscure and lonely dealer store to get your best chances to nab stock. Download the free app TalkTo to do the tedious phone calling while you drive around town like a crazy person. Trust me, it’ll save you time.
• Dealer stores to look or contact: Wireless Wave, Tbooth Wireless, Future Shop, Best Buy, London Drugs, Walmart, Superstore, Target, The Source, Staples, etc.

Rogers 2-Year Term Pricing

• iPhone 5c: 16GB for $129.99; 32GB for $229.99
• iPhone 5c No Term: 16GB for $599; 32GB for $719

• iPhone 5s: 16GB for $229.99; 32GB for $329.99; 64GB for $439.99
• iPhone 5s No Term: 16GB for $719; 32GB for $819; 64GB for $919

• Fido iPhone 5s for upgrades only, will require Max Plans
• Fido launches $80/month Smart Plan promo with 3GB data

Bell 2-Year Term Pricing

• iPhone 5c: 16GB for $129.95; 32GB for $229.95
• iPhone 5c No Term: 16GB for $619.95; 32GB for $729.95

• iPhone 5s: 16GB for $229.95; 32GB for $329.95; 64GB for $439.95
• iPhone 5s No Term: 16GB for $729.95; 32GB for $839.95; 64GB for $959.95

TELUS 2-Year Term Pricing (unofficial; assuming they will match Rogers and Bell)

• iPhone 5c: 16GB for $129; 32GB for $229
• iPhone 5c No Term: 16GB for $599; 32GB for $719

• iPhone 5s: 16GB for $229; 32GB for $329; 64GB for $439
• iPhone 5s No Term: 16GB for $719; 32GB for $819; 64GB for $919
• TELUS users: consider the new T-UP! iPhone 5s promo tomorrow

Unlocked iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c pricing from Apple.ca

• iPhone 5s: 16GB for $719; 32GB for $819; 64GB for $919
• iPhone 5c: 16GB for $599; 32GB for $699

How long will an iPhone 5s online order take to arrive?

• Australia’s online orders were quoted with a shipping availability of 7-10 days. But that could change for Canada. Our iPhone 5c pre-order is estimated by Apple to arrive on Sept. 20, the launch day.

Will the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c Work with AWS Networks like WIND Mobile, Mobilicity, etc?

• Yes, as 1700/2100MHz AWS bands are listed under the specs on both phones. WIND Mobile is targeting unlocked iPhone 5s/5c customers with a $500 credit promo.

Did we miss anything? Good luck acquiring your iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c tomorrow!