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Apple Watch Series 5 GPS+Cellular in Europe

Can I buy an Apple watch Series 5 GPS+Cellular here in the United States and use it in Austria?

Is the Cellular part of the watch going to work with an Austrian carrier or is only the GPS going to work?

Thank you!

Posted on May 1, 2020 12:22 PM

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Posted on May 1, 2020 4:49 PM

The North American Apple Watch only talks to cellular carriers in Canada, U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico.


An Apple Watch purchased in the U.S. will not talk to cellular networks in other parts of the world.


To save on size, and power requirements, Apple uses a regional radio chip. Keep in mind you do not have a very large battery to power chips that can do everything.

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May 1, 2020 4:49 PM in response to Bianca_12

The North American Apple Watch only talks to cellular carriers in Canada, U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico.


An Apple Watch purchased in the U.S. will not talk to cellular networks in other parts of the world.


To save on size, and power requirements, Apple uses a regional radio chip. Keep in mind you do not have a very large battery to power chips that can do everything.

Apple Watch Series 5 GPS+Cellular in Europe

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