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Unlock Apple Watch

How do I unlock the cellular carrier?

Apple Watch Ultra

Posted on Feb 10, 2023 2:36 PM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2023 2:50 PM

Apple Watches are not typically locked to a carrier - Unless they were a subsidized purchase made directly with a carrier.


If you didn't purchase the watch on a subsidized purchase plan with a carrier, you should be able to move the watch to any carrier, which supports Apple Watch. But that carrier MUST also be the same carrier you use for cellular service on your iPhone.


I'd recommend reaching out to your cellular plan provider for your iPhone as the best place to start.

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Feb 10, 2023 2:50 PM in response to OzzyMan22

Apple Watches are not typically locked to a carrier - Unless they were a subsidized purchase made directly with a carrier.


If you didn't purchase the watch on a subsidized purchase plan with a carrier, you should be able to move the watch to any carrier, which supports Apple Watch. But that carrier MUST also be the same carrier you use for cellular service on your iPhone.


I'd recommend reaching out to your cellular plan provider for your iPhone as the best place to start.

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