GPS (Can I add Cellular?)

So I would like to buy the apple watch series 5. I think GPS would be enough for me as I almost always have my phone nearby. I'm wondering if I,at a later date decided I wanted cellular, can that be added to my watch?


Thanks for all your help/replies in advance :)

Posted on May 4, 2020 4:15 PM

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May 4, 2020 5:40 PM in response to niamh2020

In addition to what fieryjack said, you could buy the GPS+cellular version and simply not activate the cellular capability (to save the additional monthly fee) until you are ready. Also see the reply to:

Apple Watch with cellular - Apple Community

and the "Turn cellular off or on" section in:

Use Apple Watch with a cellular network - Apple Support


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May 4, 2020 4:29 PM in response to niamh2020

No that isn't possible,you have to buy the cellular version of the watch that has an Esim built in if you want cellular,it;s not something that you can add on later.

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