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Apple Watch Series 3 - Change SIM on iPhone

Hi community,

I have an Apple Watch Series 3 and I own multiple SIM cards for different countries. From time to time I need to change the SIM card on my iPhone. My question now is: Is it possible to change the SIM on my iPhone and keep the Apple Watch activated with the other provider? Not all providers support the Apple Watch eSIM and I don't want to pay for it on multiple providers.

Greetings,
Alex

WATCH SERIES 3 (GPS + CELL) ALUM 42MM, watchOS 4.1

Posted on Nov 14, 2017 5:22 AM

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Jonathan UK

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Posted on Nov 14, 2017 5:47 AM

I suggest that you check with your carrier.

Keep in mind that the functions that are available on your Apple Watch when it is away from your iPhone depend on various factors including:

Your Apple Watch model - Series 3 (GPS) vs Series 3 (GPS + Cellular):
Apple Watch - Compare - Apple
The features of your carrier service plan:
- Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple
- Make a call with Wi-Fi Calling - Apple Support
The type of connectivity that is available to your Apple Watch at the time:
About Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Features and requirements that apply under various circumstances are detailed here, including within the footnotes:

How to use your Apple Watch without your iPhone nearby - Apple Support

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