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Can you use an Apple Watch without a data plan and just off your phone?

If you purchase any watch. Can you use it without a data plan and just off your phone?


If later down the line you want to place it on a plan can you do so?



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Posted on May 12, 2020 10:07 AM

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Posted on May 12, 2020 10:58 AM

If you are looking at the sport model (aluminum) you have an option of buying the GPS only watch or a GPS+Cellular. No, you don't have to immediately use the cellular function and can later use it. If you buy the Stainless Steel, Ceramic, Titanium or Hermes versions they only come with Cellular.

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May 12, 2020 10:58 AM in response to SuperMom1975

If you are looking at the sport model (aluminum) you have an option of buying the GPS only watch or a GPS+Cellular. No, you don't have to immediately use the cellular function and can later use it. If you buy the Stainless Steel, Ceramic, Titanium or Hermes versions they only come with Cellular.

Can you use an Apple Watch without a data plan and just off your phone?

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