Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference to kick off June 10 at 10 a.m. PDT with Keynote address
The Keynote will be available to stream on apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app, and the Apple YouTube channel. On-demand playback will be available after the conclusion of the stream.
The Keynote will be available to stream on apple.com, the Apple Developer app, the Apple TV app, and the Apple YouTube channel. On-demand playback will be available after the conclusion of the stream.
Hi!
I am planning to buy Apple Watch 3 as a gift for my father's birthday, but he lives outside of the state. In fact, he lives in Hong Kong (Asia).
In order for the LTE or phone call things to work, do we have to purchase Apple Watch at the country where SIM cards were purchased (in this case, do I have to purchase Apple Watch at Hong Kong Apple store instead of U.S. store)?
Thank you very much!
Apple Watch Series 3
Hi
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) is not locked to any specific carrier and has a built-in eSIM that copies information from the iPhone's SIM card.
The built-in cellular features require a carrier plan for your iPhone in your country of use that specifically includes support for Apple Watch, including the carrier activating the device on the plan.
If buying Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) in another country, then you would need to buy a model that supports the relevant LTE and UMTS bands for your intended country of use and your supported carrier there.
There are three different regional versions of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular), each supporting different LTE and UMTS bands, as detailed here:
Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple
If in doubt, I suggest that you contact your intended carrier to ask whether any given model can be used on their network with a plan that they may offer or plan on offering for iPhone that supports Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular).
The built-in cellular features cannot be used when roaming. Also keep in mind that warranty service availability may be restricted.
Hi
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) is not locked to any specific carrier and has a built-in eSIM that copies information from the iPhone's SIM card.
The built-in cellular features require a carrier plan for your iPhone in your country of use that specifically includes support for Apple Watch, including the carrier activating the device on the plan.
If buying Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) in another country, then you would need to buy a model that supports the relevant LTE and UMTS bands for your intended country of use and your supported carrier there.
There are three different regional versions of Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular), each supporting different LTE and UMTS bands, as detailed here:
Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple
If in doubt, I suggest that you contact your intended carrier to ask whether any given model can be used on their network with a plan that they may offer or plan on offering for iPhone that supports Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular).
The built-in cellular features cannot be used when roaming. Also keep in mind that warranty service availability may be restricted.
Apple Watch 3 - Foreign SIM card?
