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Apple Watch

Will I still get calls and texts out of wifi without the cellular watch? If not, can I use the cellular watch if my phone does not have cellular data?

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Posted on Jul 28, 2019 4:44 PM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2019 4:52 PM

The GPS only model Apple Watch can do Everything the cellular model can do, as long as the iPhone is nearby. It can still do somethings when when away from the iPhone. The following 2 articles can be useful (make sure you read any footnotes):

What the Apple Watch GPS-only can do without an iPhone

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205547

https://www.imore.com/heres-what-apple-watch-can-do-without-iphone


You must have an iPhone to use the Apple Watch (either model). AND if and only if your getting a cellular model, your iPhone carrier must support the Apple Watch. Here is a list of carriers that support the Apple Watch:

https://www.apple.com/watch/cellular/

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Jul 28, 2019 4:52 PM in response to gracehhowson

The GPS only model Apple Watch can do Everything the cellular model can do, as long as the iPhone is nearby. It can still do somethings when when away from the iPhone. The following 2 articles can be useful (make sure you read any footnotes):

What the Apple Watch GPS-only can do without an iPhone

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205547

https://www.imore.com/heres-what-apple-watch-can-do-without-iphone


You must have an iPhone to use the Apple Watch (either model). AND if and only if your getting a cellular model, your iPhone carrier must support the Apple Watch. Here is a list of carriers that support the Apple Watch:

https://www.apple.com/watch/cellular/

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