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Apple Watch network

I have an iPhone contract with 3 and I am looking to buy an Apple Watch but noticed the only networks that support apple watches are, Vodafone, O2 and EE. Does this matter? Would I need to switch my network provider to purchase an Apple Watch or would the Apple Watch still sync to my phone even on different networks?

iPhone XS, iOS 13

Posted on Apr 24, 2020 10:01 AM

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Posted on Apr 24, 2020 10:11 AM

You don't have to switch providers if you buy the GPS only version of the watch;


GPS Only

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) lets you send and receive text messages, answer phone calls and receive notifications when it’s connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The built-in GPS works independently of your iPhone for distance, pace and route mapping in workouts.


GPS + Cellular

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) has all the same features, as well as built-in cellular. It gives you the freedom to send and receive text messages, answer phone calls, receive notifications, and stream Apple Music and Apple Podcasts — even when you don’t have your iPhone with you.

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Apr 24, 2020 10:11 AM in response to Alex07dover91

You don't have to switch providers if you buy the GPS only version of the watch;


GPS Only

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS) lets you send and receive text messages, answer phone calls and receive notifications when it’s connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The built-in GPS works independently of your iPhone for distance, pace and route mapping in workouts.


GPS + Cellular

Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) has all the same features, as well as built-in cellular. It gives you the freedom to send and receive text messages, answer phone calls, receive notifications, and stream Apple Music and Apple Podcasts — even when you don’t have your iPhone with you.

Apple Watch network

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