Apple Watch cell service

If my current iPhone carrier does not support the Apple Watch, can I simply purchase a plan with one of the approved carriers just for my watch?

Posted on Dec 4, 2022 5:48 PM

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Dec 4, 2022 6:03 PM in response to dcphillips1113

No, you cannot. If your current carrier doesn't support Apple Watch, you can't add cellular service to your watch. Either use the watch as a GPS only model or switch to a carrier who does support Apple Watch for your iPhone.

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