Apple Watches

Hi guys, Im thinking about getting an apple watch. Not sure which one yet, but one of the newer ones. Probably Apple Watch 7 or newer. my question is can I use one of the newer watches and not have a data plan? I don’t want to add it to my monthly bill

Posted on Nov 30, 2023 12:58 PM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2023 1:05 PM

Your Apple Watch will work with your iPhone. You do not need a data plan to enjoy all of the functions of the Apple Watch. The data plan is really helpful if you have your Apple Watch on and you do not have your iPhone with you.

Most Apple Watch models come with an option of Wi-Fi Only or Wi-Fi+Cellular (Data Plan). If you get the one with Wi-Fi Only, then you do not have to worry about a data plan because the Apple Watch will not be capable. If you get the one with Wi-Fi+Cellular capability, then you can simply not add the data plan and use the Apple Watch with your iPhone and Wi-Fi.


Axel F.

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Nov 30, 2023 1:05 PM in response to Jbed450

Your Apple Watch will work with your iPhone. You do not need a data plan to enjoy all of the functions of the Apple Watch. The data plan is really helpful if you have your Apple Watch on and you do not have your iPhone with you.

Most Apple Watch models come with an option of Wi-Fi Only or Wi-Fi+Cellular (Data Plan). If you get the one with Wi-Fi Only, then you do not have to worry about a data plan because the Apple Watch will not be capable. If you get the one with Wi-Fi+Cellular capability, then you can simply not add the data plan and use the Apple Watch with your iPhone and Wi-Fi.


Axel F.

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