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Apple Watch Cellular Usage

I am wanting to purchase an Apple Watch 7 GPS + Cellular, but my provider is not compatible. Does this matter? I know you can connect through Bluetooth to receive texts etc, so I am not worried about the cellular not working. Just wondering if it will still work ok without it. Thanks!

Posted on Oct 23, 2021 3:25 PM

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Posted on Oct 23, 2021 4:11 PM

But you are paying for a cellular radio that you cannot use, except for 911 emergency calls.


Unless you want a different case, or branded model with special watch band, you are buying a radio that cannot be activated with your carrier. To use the cellular, you would have to switch your iPhone’s carrier to one that supports the Apple Watch.

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Oct 23, 2021 4:11 PM in response to campbell8468

But you are paying for a cellular radio that you cannot use, except for 911 emergency calls.


Unless you want a different case, or branded model with special watch band, you are buying a radio that cannot be activated with your carrier. To use the cellular, you would have to switch your iPhone’s carrier to one that supports the Apple Watch.

Apple Watch Cellular Usage

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