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My service carrier is not compatible with the apple watch. I want to purchase the apple watch series 4 or 5. I have a 6s I phone with Consumer Cellular. What functions on the watch will work without a cellar provider?

Posted on May 9, 2020 12:47 PM

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May 9, 2020 12:51 PM in response to bsn012

GPS

Apple Watch (GPS only) 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 (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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