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## Apple Watch GPS + Cellular

## Stay connected when you’re away from your phone.

Apple Watch cellular models with an active service plan allow you to make calls, send texts, and so much more — all without your iPhone. You can complete a call to emergency services even when you’re traveling abroad just by pressing and holding the side button.[2](#footnote-2) And now with Apple Watch For Your Kids, members of your family who don’t own an iPhone can use Apple Watch.

## Cellular service support.

To cover the LTE and UMTS bands used around the world, there are two separate cellular models for Apple Watch. They have been optimized for use in the country of purchase, and not all models work in all countries or regions. There is no single model that supports cellular service worldwide. To see which carriers in your country or region offer cellular service for Apple Watch, refer to the chart below.[3](#footnote-3)

-   [Jump to Apple Watch carriers](https://www.apple.com/ae/watch/cellular/#table-apple-watch)

## Apple Watch For Your Kids support.

Apple Watch For Your Kids allows you to use your iPhone to set up an Apple Watch for kids in your household. The watch can then be used with its own phone number and account. The provider’s cellular service lets you connect your family member’s watch to the cellular network with its own mobile service plan, so the family member can stay connected even without your iPhone nearby. To see which carriers support Apple Watch For Your Kids for GPS + Cellular models of Apple Watch Series 4 or later, refer to the chart below.

[Jump to Apple Watch For Your Kids carriers](https://www.apple.com/ae/watch/cellular/#table-for-your-kids)

Check with your carrier to see if your iPhone plan is eligible for Apple Watch cellular service. If you have an enterprise or corporate cellular service plan, check with your company or carrier to see if they support this feature. Prepaid accounts and some older accounts may not be supported.

Compatible Models

Apple Watch Series 11

-   Model A3335 (42mm)
-   Model A3337 (46mm)

Apple Watch Series 10

-   Model A3001 (42mm)
-   Model A3003 (46mm)

Apple Watch Series 9

-   Model A2982 (41mm)
-   Model A2984 (45mm)

Apple Watch Series 8

-   Model A2772 (41mm)
-   Model A2774 (45mm)

Apple Watch SE 3

-   Model A3326 (40mm)
-   Model A3328 (44mm)

Apple Watch SE 2

-   Model A2726 (40mm)
-   Model A2727 (44mm)

Apple Watch Ultra 3

-   Model A3281

Apple Watch Ultra 2

-   Model A2986

Apple Watch Ultra

-   Model A2622

Country or Region

Supported Carriers

United States

-   Appalachian Wireless[4](#footnote-4)
    
-   AT&T[1](#footnote-1), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
    
-   Boost Mobile[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
    
-   C Spire[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5)
    

-   Cellcom[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5)
    
-   Consumer Cellular[4](#footnote-4)
    
-   Cox Mobile
    
-   Cricket Wireless[1](#footnote-1), [5](#footnote-5)
    

-   GCI
    
-   Metro by T-Mobile[4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6)
    

-   Nex-Tech Wireless[4](#footnote-4)
    

-   RedPocket[4](#footnote-4)
    

-   Spectrum Mobile[6](#footnote-6)
    

-   T-Mobile USA[5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
    

-   UScellular[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
    

-   Verizon  
    Wireless[5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
    

-   Visible[4](#footnote-4)
    

-   Xfinity  
    Mobile[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
    

Canada

-   Bell[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5)
-   Freedom[4](#footnote-4)
-   Koodo Mobile
-   Rogers[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [8](#footnote-8)
-   SaskTel
-   Telus[5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
-   Videotron[4](#footnote-4)
-   Virgin Plus

Ecuador

-   Claro

Puerto Rico

-   AT&T
-   Claro[4](#footnote-4)
-   Liberty[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5)
-   T-Mobile
-   Verizon

Compatible Models

Apple Watch Series 11

-   Model A3335 (42mm)
-   Model A3337 (46mm)

Apple Watch Series 10

-   Model A3001 (42mm)
-   Model A3003 (46mm)

Apple Watch Series 9

-   Model A2982 (41mm)
-   Model A2984 (45mm)

Apple Watch Series 8

-   Model A2773 (41mm)
-   Model A2775 (45mm)

Apple Watch SE 3

-   Model A3326 (40mm)
-   Model A3328 (44mm)

Apple Watch SE 2

-   Model A2725 (40mm)
-   Model A2724 (44mm)

Apple Watch Ultra 3

-   Model A3281

Apple Watch Ultra 2

-   Model A2986

Apple Watch Ultra

Model A2684

Country or Region

Supported Carriers

Andorra

-   Andorra Telecom

Australia

-   Optus
-   Telstra[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
-   Vodafone

Austria

-   A1
-   Drei[1](#footnote-1), [6](#footnote-6)
-   Magenta[1](#footnote-1)

Bahamas

-   Be Aliv

Bahrain

-   Batelco[5](#footnote-5), [7](#footnote-7)
-   stc
-   Zain[5](#footnote-5), [7](#footnote-7)

Chile

-   Entel
-   Movistar

Colombia

-   Claro

Croatia

-   A1 Hrvatska
-   Hrvatski Telekom[4](#footnote-4)

Czech Republic

-   O2[1](#footnote-1)
-   T-Mobile[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4)
-   Vodafone

Denmark

-   3[1](#footnote-1)
-   Norlys[1](#footnote-1)
-   Telenor[1](#footnote-1)
-   Telmore[4](#footnote-4)
-   YouSee[1](#footnote-1)

Dominican Republic

-   Claro

El Salvador

Claro

Estonia

-   Elisa[1](#footnote-1)
-   Tele2[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4)
-   Telia[1](#footnote-1)

Finland

-   DNA
-   Elisa[1](#footnote-1)
-   Telia[1](#footnote-1), [5](#footnote-5)

France

-   Free[1](#footnote-1)
-   Orange[1](#footnote-1), [6](#footnote-6)
-   SFR

Germany

-   1&1[1](#footnote-1)
-   O2[1](#footnote-1), [6](#footnote-6)
-   Telekom[1](#footnote-1), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
-   Vodafone[1](#footnote-1)

Greece

-   Cosmote[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6)
-   Vodafone

Hungary

-   Magyar Telekom
-   One

Iceland

-   Nova[1](#footnote-1)
-   Siminn[1](#footnote-1)
-   Syn

India

-   Airtel
-   Jio[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
-   Vi[1](#footnote-1), [9](#footnote-9)

Ireland

-   Three
-   Vodafone

Israel

-   Cellcom[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4)
-   Hot Mobile
-   Partner[4](#footnote-4)
-   Pelephone[4](#footnote-4)

Italy

-   TIM
-   Vodafone

Japan

-   au[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7), [8](#footnote-8)
-   NTT DoCoMo[6](#footnote-6)
-   Rakuten[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [10](#footnote-10)
-   SoftBank[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)

Kuwait

-   Ooredoo
-   stc
-   Zain[5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)

Lithuania

-   Bite[1](#footnote-1)
-   Tele2[1](#footnote-1)
-   Telia[1](#footnote-1)

Malaysia

-   CelcomDigi
-   Maxis
-   U Mobile

Maldives

-   Dhiraagu
-   Ooredoo

Netherlands

-   KPN[1](#footnote-1)
-   ODIDO
-   Vodafone

New Zealand

-   2degrees
-   One.nz[1](#footnote-1)
-   Spark[8](#footnote-8)

Norway

-   OneCall[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4)
-   Talkmore [1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4)
-   Telenor[1](#footnote-1), [5](#footnote-5)
-   Telia[5](#footnote-5), [7](#footnote-7)

Philippines

-   Globe
-   Smart

Poland

-   Orange
-   Play[4](#footnote-4)
-   T-Mobile[4](#footnote-4)

Portugal

-   MEO[4](#footnote-4)
-   NOS
-   Vodafone

Saudi Arabia

-   Mobily
-   stc
-   Zain

Serbia

-   A1
-   mts

Singapore

-   M1[6](#footnote-6)
-   Singtel[5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
-   Starhub[5](#footnote-5)

Slovakia

-   O2
-   Orange[1](#footnote-1)
-   Slovak Telekom[1](#footnote-1)

Slovenia

-   A1[1](#footnote-1)
-   Telekom Slovenije[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4)

South Africa

-   MTN
-   Vodacom

South Korea

-   KT[4](#footnote-4)
-   LG U+[4](#footnote-4)
-   SK Telecom[4](#footnote-4)

Spain

-   Movistar[1](#footnote-1), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
-   Orange
-   Pepephone
-   Vodafone
-   Yoigo

Sri Lanka

-   Dialog

Sweden

-   Comviq
-   Hallon
-   Tele2
-   Telenor[1](#footnote-1)
-   Telia[1](#footnote-1), [5](#footnote-5)
-   Tre[1](#footnote-1)

Switzerland

-   Salt[1](#footnote-1)
-   Sunrise[5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
-   Swisscom[5](#footnote-5), [7](#footnote-7)

Taiwan

-   APT[4](#footnote-4)
-   Chunghwa Telecom[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5)
-   FarEasTone[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5)
-   Taiwan Mobile[1](#footnote-1), [5](#footnote-5)

Thailand

-   AIS[6](#footnote-6)
-   True dtac[5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)

Türkiye

-   Turkcell
-   Türk Telekom
-   Vodafone

United Arab Emirates

-   du[6](#footnote-6)
-   e&[5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
-   Virgin Mobile

United Kingdom

-   3
-   EE[5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
-   O2
-   Vodafone

Vietnam

-   Viettel[9](#footnote-9)
-   Vinaphone

Compatible Models

Apple Watch Series 11

-   Model A3452 (42mm)
-   Model A3453 (46mm)

Apple Watch Series 10

-   Model A3002 (42mm)
-   Model A3206 (46mm)

Apple Watch Series 9

-   Model A2983 (41mm)
-   Model A2985 (45mm)

Apple Watch Series 8

-   Model A2857 (41mm)
-   Model A2858 (45mm)

Apple Watch SE 3

-   Model A3327 (40mm)
-   Model A3329 (44mm)

Apple Watch SE 2

-   Model A2855 (40mm)
-   Model A2856 (44mm)

Apple Watch Ultra 3

-   Model A3282

Apple Watch Ultra 2

-   Model A2987

Apple Watch Ultra

-   Model A2859

This product has been optimized for use in China mainland.

Country or Region

Supported Carriers

China mainland

Service availability and supported cities for Apple Watch are determined by each carrier. Contact your carrier for service and city details.

-   China Mobile[4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6)
-   China Telecom[4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
-   China Unicom[5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)

Compatible Models

Apple Watch Series 11

-   Model A3335 (42mm)
-   Model A3337 (46mm)

Apple Watch Series 10

-   Model A3001 (42mm)
-   Model A3003 (46mm)

Apple Watch Series 9

-   Model A2983 (41mm)
-   Model A2985 (45mm)

Apple Watch Series 8

-   Model A2857 (41mm)
-   Model A2858 (45mm)

Apple Watch SE 3

-   Model A3326 (40mm)
-   Model A3328 (44mm)

Apple Watch SE 2

-   Model A2725 (40mm)
-   Model A2724 (44mm)

Apple Watch Ultra 3

-   Model A3281

Apple Watch Ultra 2

-   Model A2986  
    Purchased after  
    20 September 2024
-   Model A2987  
    Purchased before  
    20 September 2024

Apple Watch Ultra

-   Model A2859

Country or Region

Supported Carriers

Hong Kong

-   1O1O[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5)
-   3[1](#footnote-1), [5](#footnote-5)
-   China Mobile Hong Kong[1](#footnote-1)
-   csl[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
-   SmarTone[1](#footnote-1), [5](#footnote-5), [6](#footnote-6)
-   Sun Mobile

Compatible Models

Apple Watch Series 11  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch SE 3  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Ultra 3  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 10  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 9  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Ultra 2  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 8  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Ultra  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch SE 2  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 7  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 6  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch SE  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 5  
GPS + Cellular Apple Watch Series 4  
GPS + Cellular

Country or Region

Supported Carriers

United States

-   AT&T[6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
    
-   BetterRoaming[7](#footnote-7)
    
-   Boost Mobile[4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6)
    
-   Cellcom[4](#footnote-4)
    
-   C Spire
    
-   Cricket Wireless[7](#footnote-7)
    
-   T-Mobile USA[6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
    
-   UScellular[4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6)
    
-   Verizon  
    Wireless[6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
    
-   Xfinity  
    Mobile[4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6)
    

Australia

-   BetterRoaming[7](#footnote-7)
-   Telstra[4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6)

Canada

-   Bell[4](#footnote-4)
-   Rogers[4](#footnote-4), [8](#footnote-8)
-   SaskTel
-   Telus

China mainland

Service availability and supported cities for Apple Watch are determined by each carrier. Contact your carrier for service and city details.

-   China Telecom[4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6)
-   China Unicom[6](#footnote-6)

Finland

-   Telia

Germany

-   Telekom[6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
-   BetterRoaming[7](#footnote-7)
-   Vodafone

Hong Kong

This product has been optimized for use in Hong Kong and will not work in mainland China.

-   1O1O[4](#footnote-4)
-   3
-   csl[4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6)
-   SmarTone[6](#footnote-6)

India

Japan

-   au[4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6), [8](#footnote-8)
-   Rakuten[4](#footnote-4), [10](#footnote-10)
-   Softbank[1](#footnote-1), [4](#footnote-4), [6](#footnote-6)

Qatar

-   Ooredoo

Singapore

-   Singtel[6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
-   Starhub

Spain

-   Movistar[6](#footnote-6)
-   BetterRoaming[7](#footnote-7)

Sweden

-   Telia

Switzerland

-   Sunrise[6](#footnote-6), [7](#footnote-7)
-   Swisscom[7](#footnote-7)

Taiwan

-   Chungwa Telecom[4](#footnote-4)
-   FarEasTone[4](#footnote-4)
-   Taiwan Mobile[1](#footnote-1)

United Kingdom

-   EE[6](#footnote-6)
-   BetterRoaming[7](#footnote-7)