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on 04-03-2018 09:40
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04-03-2018 09:45 - edited 04-03-2018 09:49
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04-03-2018 09:45 - edited 04-03-2018 09:49
@19Delboy71Not to our knowedge.
This article explains why https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/apple/when-will-apple-watch-3-lte-come-o2-3664181/
Why can't O2 offer Apple Watch data plans?
The first thing to mention is that this isn't some sort of artificially created exclusive sweetheart deal set up between EE and Apple - there is, according to EE and corroborated by one other provider, a concrete technological reason why that provider is the only one capable of handling the Apple Watch in the UK.
An EE spokesperson told us that "EE is the only UK network that has the capability to 'share' a number across a hard SIM (in the phone) and the Apple e-SIM (in the watch)."
At present this isn't something O2 can offer - so it isn't simply a question of waiting for an exclusivity deal to expire.
Additional info from @Chris_K Who may have further information now...
Apple Watch Series 3 Info
Q.Why are you not ranging the Apple Watch Series 3?
A. O2 will not be ranging the Apple Watch Series 3 from launch but we continue to review our range of products and services to ensure that they meet the needs of our customers.
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@19Delboy71Not to our knowedge.
This article explains why https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/apple/when-will-apple-watch-3-lte-come-o2-3664181/
Why can't O2 offer Apple Watch data plans?
The first thing to mention is that this isn't some sort of artificially created exclusive sweetheart deal set up between EE and Apple - there is, according to EE and corroborated by one other provider, a concrete technological reason why that provider is the only one capable of handling the Apple Watch in the UK.
An EE spokesperson told us that "EE is the only UK network that has the capability to 'share' a number across a hard SIM (in the phone) and the Apple e-SIM (in the watch)."
At present this isn't something O2 can offer - so it isn't simply a question of waiting for an exclusivity deal to expire.
Additional info from @Chris_K Who may have further information now...
Apple Watch Series 3 Info
Q.Why are you not ranging the Apple Watch Series 3?
A. O2 will not be ranging the Apple Watch Series 3 from launch but we continue to review our range of products and services to ensure that they meet the needs of our customers.
Veritas Numquam Perit
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on 04-03-2018 10:29
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on 04-03-2018 10:29
Please select the post that helped you best and mark as the solution. This helps other members in resolving their issues faster. Thank you.
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on 14-06-2019 10:47
Good news @19Delboy71, the Apple Watch Series 4 is now available with O2!
You can read all about it here
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