The iPhone 16e has been out for roughly 10 days for consumers, and even more for reviewers and publications. This information is a 1-second google search away

The C1 Modem is pretty bad

https://www.macworld.com/article/2626940/apple-c1-modem-real...

Apple usually have iPhones available to purchase within two weeks of announcement or less; it's due to their famous logistics pipeline.

Yes, I can pick it up today in my Apple Store it says on the website.