Can I use Apple Watch Nike GPS+Cellular in Malaysia?
If cannot, will the telco in Malaysia adapt the technology for this watch soon? I have bought a set from US without thinking of it 😟
WATCH SERIES 3 NIKE (GPS + CELL) 38MM
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I'm afraid that no-one here can tell you anything about Apple's or any given carrier's unannounced plans. You are not talking to Apple here - this is a user-based technical support community.
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 Series 3 (GPS + Cellular), including the carrier activating the device on the plan.
If buying Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) in another country, then, in order to use the built-in cellular feature, 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 does not currently list any models or supported carriers for Malaysia:
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).
Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) can instead be used without activating the built-in cellular feature, in which case it functions like a GPS-only model, in conjunction with an iPhone 6 or newer model of iPhone (running the latest version of iOS) and a service plan from any carrier.
The built-in cellular features cannot be used when roaming. Also keep in mind that warranty service availability may be restricted.