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Apple Watch and cellular

Do you need to have cellular in order to get calls snd texts on your watch if your phone is not with you?

Posted on Jan 21, 2021 11:27 AM

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Posted on Jan 21, 2021 11:31 AM

Yes.

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Jan 21, 2021 11:31 AM in response to RNC2021

Yes.

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Jan 21, 2021 11:39 AM in response to RNC2021

To work on what Ferd II posted there is a "But"

If you are connected to a "known" WiFi and you are set up for WiFi calling it will work.

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Jan 21, 2021 11:44 AM in response to Randy-12

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