I bought my apple ultra from singapore but am not able to use its cellular features in the Philippines because of so called regional issues... Is this for real? Is there a way to get around this?

ariel-ph wrote:

This was the explanation given to me by my carrier.

Yes, this is correct.

I think apple should change this policy over time as their product I available worldwide and should be able to easily be adopted to the home country of any traveller.

It's not a really an Apple policy, but a hardware limitation in most cases. Differences in cellular bands in different counties require different hardware in the watch and as such the cellular models of Apple watch have always been region specific.

With that said however, the model for Singapore and the Philippines is the same one with the exact same internal hardware, so there should be no reason for your local Philippines carrier Globe to activate it on their service if they choose to. However activation is entirely in the purview of the carrier. They are free to deny activation of a Watch not purchased in the country you intent to use it in. Apple has no say there.

click here ➜ Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple

kboy711 wrote:

Hello,

I'm planning to buy from SG as well, were you able to have globe activate the e-sim on your apple watch ultra?

Irrespective of if the cellular works, always buy Apple products in your home country if you want any Apple Support or warranty.

Hello,

I'm planning to buy from SG as well, were you able to have globe activate the e-sim on your apple watch ultra?