Verizon say the iWatch 3 supports their 3G as well as LTE 4G. However all the websites just say UMTS which is GSM derived. Does anyone know if iWatch 3 can support CDMA2000 on Verizon's bands?
MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2013), iOS 11.2.5
Hi
Tha bands that are supported by different Apple Watch (not iWatch) Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) models are detailed here:
Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple
For further assistance, I suggest that you contact your intended carrier.
ah.... just seen post that Verizon is turning off 2G and 3G at end of 2019 which is probably why the watch does not support them.... I wonder how this will affect coverage in remote areas as LTE and XLTE seem to have different propagations to 1x and CDMA2000 in terms of holding calls.
Thanks for your reply. My question is primarily about the system not the bands. Verizon uses CDMA2000 3G not UMTS. When I asked on their chat link, they said yes it definitely supports CDMA2000 but there is no mention of it on Apple site or the Verizon specs page. Yes, It works on LTE though no mention of XLTE but 3G coverage is needed in some rural areas. I am afraid that technical questions are not always answered correctly by sales support staff. I am wondering if this, like a version you can travel with, will mean waiting for a future release?
Does it support Verizon CDMA2000 3G or only UMTS?
