Apple Watch cellular models with an active service plan allow you to make calls, send texts and so much more — all without your iPhone. You can complete a call to emergency services even when you’re travelling abroad just by pressing and holding the side button.1 And now with Family Setup, members of your family who don’t own an iPhone can use Apple Watch.
To cover the LTE and UMTS bands used around the world, there are two separate cellular models for Apple Watch. They have been optimised for use in the country of purchase, and not all models work in all countries or regions. There is no single model that supports cellular service worldwide. To see which network providers in your country or region offer cellular service for Apple Watch, refer to the chart below.2
Family Setup allows you to use your iPhone to set up an Apple Watch for kids or older adults in your household. The watch can then be used with its own phone number and account. The provider’s cellular service lets you connect your family member’s watch to the cellular network with its own mobile service plan, so the family member can stay connected even without your iPhone nearby. To see which network providers support Family Setup for GPS + Cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later, refer to the chart below.
Jump to Family Setup network providersCheck with your provider to see if your iPhone plan is eligible for Apple Watch cellular service. If you have a business or corporate mobile service plan, check with your employer or service provider to see if they support this feature. Pay-as-you-go accounts and some older accounts may not be supported.
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