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I am planning on purchasing an Apple Watch but I am not sure if I should purchase the cellular one or not. Aside from the fact you can call from the watch I want to know whether or not I can receive calls when away from wifi and my phone on a non cellular. And can I make phone calls or face time calls with wifi on a non cellular?

Posted on May 29, 2020 2:06 AM

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Posted on May 29, 2020 2:58 PM

Reading this might be helpful

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

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May 29, 2020 2:19 AM in response to blaine261

Here are the main differences;

GPS only.

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) lets you send and receive text messages, answer phone calls and receive notifications when it’s connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The built-in GPS works independently of your iPhone for distance, pace and route mapping in workouts.


GPS + Cellular

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) has all the same features, as well as built-in cellular. It gives you the freedom to send and receive text messages, answer phone calls, receive notifications, and stream Apple Music and Apple Podcasts — even when you don’t have your iPhone with you.

May 29, 2020 2:55 AM in response to blaine261

No with the non cellular version you have to have your phone within bluetooth range.(about 30 feet) in order to receive and make calls.

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