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apple watch & esim (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by Hot_Vegetable_5756@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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Hello. I spoke through chat with Apple but I'm still unclear.

If I buy an apple watch with cellular (UK) but I dont own an iphone, can I install a standalone esim to the watch (ie through Airalo or Mobimatter) and use it for calls, messaging etc ? Or can this only work with a required iphone ?

Thanks

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[–] Electrical-Plankton1@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

No, the phones is an extension to the iPhone, it is not a standalone device

You will need an iPhone on 3, EE, Vodafone or O2, the watch will be given a ghost number from the phone

[–] ComprehensiveAge3805@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Simple answer is no. You need an iPhone and you need a carrier who support the Apple Watch (who have a deal with Apple)