The GPS + Cellular model allows you to stay connected to the people and information you care about with just your Apple Watch. And now, with support for 5G, you can get faster performance on the go. Footnote 1 With a cellular plan you can send and receive text messages, answer phone calls, receive notifications, and stream Apple Music and Apple Podcasts without needing your iPhone nearby. To pair watches for kids who don’t have an iPhone yet using Apple Watch For Your Kids, a GPS + Cellular model is required. With the GPS model, you must be connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi to se

While service plans vary by network provider, Footnote 2 many offer free or special trials for Apple Watch. Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile USA, Metro by T-Mobile, and UScellular are the national wireless carriers for Apple in the United States, and they all offer 5G service. Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3, and Apple Watch SE 3 are all 5G capable. Footnote 1 Contact your wireless service provider for more details. Learn more about which carriers support Apple Watch(Opens in a new window)

Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch SE 3 require an iPhone 11 or later with iOS 26 or later. Apple Watch is only compatible with iPhone. Features are subject to change. Some features, applications, and services may not be available in all regions or all languages. View Complete List (Opens in a new window)