Can I use an Apple Watch cellular without an iPhone?

Can I use my watch as a separate

and individual device that can receives calls separate from phone?

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Posted on Aug 15, 2020 02:37 PM

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rylandgoldman

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Posted on Aug 15, 2020 02:39 PM

No, the Apple Watch uses the same phone number as your phone. A cellular watch has a SIM card that is linked to your phone line.

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rylandgoldman

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Aug 15, 2020 02:39 PM in response to Buttermints

No, the Apple Watch uses the same phone number as your phone. A cellular watch has a SIM card that is linked to your phone line.

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