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Apple watch plans difference

tomi93 — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:59:40 GMT

Hi,

I'm wondering if is any differences between apple watch plans. If i buy the watch from ee there is option for 4gb data and unlimited.

If i buy the watch from Apple i have options as 30months rolling contract for £7 10gb and if i know well there is for £5 10gb 12month contract.

Is there any difference between these plans?

Both is gonna work in the same way and will use the same number what i have with EE?

Thanks

Re: Apple watch plans difference

Chris_B — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:35:13 GMT

@tomi93 There is only a £7 per month tariff on a 30 day rolling contract when you purchase the watch elsewhere. It was £5 a month a few years ago but that was increased to £7

Re: Apple watch plans difference

tomi93 — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:50:12 GMT

Is there any difference between the plans if purchase the watch from EE with a plan or i buy the watch from Apple and i add a the plan separately?

Re: Apple watch plans difference

James_B — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:56:58 GMT

Hi @tomi93,

We have a range of different plans available when you purchase your watch direct from EE. You can view them in our online shop.

Hope this helps. 🙂

James

Re: Apple watch plans difference

tomi93 — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:05:50 GMT

Still my question is if there any difference between the plan if i buy the watch from Apple and i add the plan to myself or i buy the watch from ee and it is coming with the plan.

Either of them has any benefits than the other?

Thanks

Re: Apple watch plans difference

James_B — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:10:48 GMT

Hi @tomi,

Yes, the plans are different. We have one standalone plan for watches bought elsewhere, it's £7 per month and includes 10GB of data.

To view the range of plans available when purchasing your watch from EE, please see our online shop.

Hope this helps.

James

Re: Apple watch plans difference

tomi93 — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:28:09 GMT

Hi,

So doesn't matter where i buy it and which plan i have. It will use the same number as i have with EE and i can share my minutes.

Is it correct?

Thanks

Re: Apple watch plans difference

Chris_B — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:45:00 GMT

@tomi93 Yes.

Re: Apple watch plans difference

James_B — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 16:45:16 GMT

Hi @tomi93,

The only plans to avoid if you'd like to link your watch with your phone number, are our Family Member Plans which give the watch its own independent phone number.

James

Re: Apple watch plans difference

tomi93 — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:02:51 GMT

Hi,

Thank you for all answer.

Are the same rates apply for small business account?

Or do i have any other options?

Thank you

Re: Apple watch plans difference

James_B — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 17:06:23 GMT

No problem @tomi93 🙂

You can view our small business Apple Watch plans here.

James

Re: Apple watch plans difference

Darrenic — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 00:56:04 GMT

What I don’t get is why aren’t there plans that share call, texts AND data with your phone? Why does my watch need to have an independent data allowance? I just want my watch to work if I leave my phone at home, for emergencies. £7 per month seems a little steep for that.

Re: Apple watch plans difference

Christopher_G — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:45:21 GMT

Hi @Darrenic

Your watch would need a data connection for that specific scenario. So that you can go out without your phone and have access to alerts and watch features. It's very popular with runners, cyclists etc.

Chris

Re: Apple watch plans difference

Darrenic — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:13:32 GMT

Hi Chris,

You misunderstand, your Apple Watch cellular plans share your my phones texts and call minutes, so why can I not share my phones data as well. It seems that adding extra data is just an excuse to charge more money. I mean what benefit is it for ME to have independent data as opposed to sharing data I have already paid for and very rarely use?

Re: Apple watch plans difference

Christopher_G — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:29:56 GMT

The Apple Watch plan is £7 and let's you share your phone's call and text allowances, with 10GB allowances when outside of Bluetooth range of your phone, as you said.

There aren't any standalone plans. I know you have said your phone plan is unlimited data, but that isn't the case for all customers. It's a separate allowance of data for the watch.

Chris

Re: Apple watch plans difference

Chris_B — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 12:46:43 GMT

@Darrenic If you was to add a tablet to your account that tablet will have its own data allowance it’s the same for the watch, the Watch has nothing todo with your phone tariff except you can use your call/text allowance on that watch. The Watch connection needs a data connection to work and you’re paying for that connection and that connection gets its own data allowance.