How to setup apple watch when iphone is with a different carrier

I tried to activate my apple watch with a different carrier than my iPhone. Apple watch kept saying not able to connect to the carrier when I tried to setup the cellular for the watch.

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 10

Posted on Dec 17, 2023 6:11 PM

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Posted on Dec 17, 2023 8:53 PM

The Apple Watch ONLY uses a separate phone number and a different carrier if it is a dependent child’s or aging parent’s Apple Watch.


In this mode, it is limited In features, plus it costs more for the second cellular plan.


Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support


The typical way an Apple Watch pairs with an iPhone is by sharing the same phone number. For this service the iPhone carrier charges a monthly fee of about $10 U.S. Here is a list of carriers that support the Apple Watch

Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple


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Dec 17, 2023 8:53 PM in response to kit278

The Apple Watch ONLY uses a separate phone number and a different carrier if it is a dependent child’s or aging parent’s Apple Watch.


In this mode, it is limited In features, plus it costs more for the second cellular plan.


Set up Apple Watch for a family member - Apple Support


The typical way an Apple Watch pairs with an iPhone is by sharing the same phone number. For this service the iPhone carrier charges a monthly fee of about $10 U.S. Here is a list of carriers that support the Apple Watch

Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple


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