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Pcassata Author

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Do I have to add cellular service to Ultra 2 watch?

I want to buy the watch but don’t want to add cellular service. Can I purchase watch without adding a cellular plan for it?

Apple Watch Ultra 2

Posted on Dec 19, 2023 5:40 AM

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BobHarris

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Posted on Dec 19, 2023 5:58 AM

You do not need to enable the cellular radio.

It will then behave as it was a GPS only Apple Watch.

As long as your paired iPhone is nearby, it will do everything the same.

Adding cellular for $10 U.S. per month added to your iPhone bill would allow you to leave your iPhone at home when you went for walks, runs, bike rides etc…

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