New Apple Watch SE Cellular won’t connect says No Sim

I have an IPhone with the 18.2 update and an Apple Watch SE with cellular. I have enabled my phone plan for accessory use. My phone and watch are paired. I have called Verizon and they say they are getting pings from my watch. The watch app shows the carrier under cellular but states “Plan not used”. On watch when I switch on the cellular it says “No Sim” “No connection” I have called Verizon many times and they tell me to wait and it will connect. It has been two days. I am frustrated anyone run into this and find a solution?