Using Apple Watch 5 on Consumer Cellular's AT&T network sim card?

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Using Apple Watch 5 on Consumer Cellular's AT&T network sim card?

I've read other answers that say Consumer Cellular is not on the list of approve carriers but I don't know why it wouldn't work since Consumer Cellular uses AT&T's network.

My iPhone 11 uses AT&T's network through Consumer Cellular.

I want to take advantage of AT&T's current $18 a month payment offer for the GPS+Cellular Apple Watch 5 and want all the features supported.

A T-Mobile network sim card is available too and which one you get usually depends on who has the better coverage in your area. I requested the AT&T sim card and so got that.

Posted on Nov 29, 2019 8:55 AM

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Answer 1

ChrisJ4203

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Nov 29, 2019 9:10 AM in response to RobinOC

To take advantage of an AT&T offer, you need to be an AT&T customer. While Consumer Cellular uses AT&T towers, it is an MVNO, and not AT&T. You are welcome to discuss that with AT&T if you wish.

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BobHarris

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Nov 29, 2019 12:10 PM in response to RobinOC

I'm sure that Consumer Cellular has a contract with AT&T as to what services and features of AT&T's network they are allowed to use.

Sharing a single phone number with multiple devices requires AT&T services that perhaps Consumer Cellular is not interested in contracting for, or AT&T is not interested in sharing.

Xfinity is also MVNO, but they have contracted with their partners so they can offer Apple Watch support.

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Using Apple Watch 5 on Consumer Cellular's AT&T network sim card?

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