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Smartwatches have been around in some form for a little over a decade, and while Wi-Fi-only models remain the most common, there is growing interest in cellular watches as well. Typically, cellular smartwatches target postpaid customers of Verizon, T-Mobile, or AT&T. But can you use a cellular smartwatch with your prepaid plan? The answer isn’t simply yes or no.
While more than a dozen carriers technically support cellular watches, compatibility varies greatly by provider. Although Samsung, Apple, and Google dominate the cellular watch market, smartwatch compatibility often depends on specific brands and even models. Some prepaid carriers only support Apple Watch, while others exclusively cater to certain Google Pixel Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch models.
Below, we explore all prepaid providers currently offering smartwatch support. If you don’t see a particular carrier listed, it’s likely because they don’t offer formal support — I meticulously checked through dozens of companies to ensure accuracy, but as I’m human, there’s always a chance some smaller providers were missed.
Do you use a cellular smartwatch in the US, if so, via what carrier? 2 votes Yes, I have service through Verizon 50 % Yes, I have service through T-Mobile 0 % Yes, I have service through AT&T 0 % Yes, I use a prepaid service 50 %
Verizon Prepaid
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As it turns out, Verizon is the only one of the big three carriers that offers smartwatch service to its prepaid customers as well.
Verizon provides a standalone prepaid smartwatch plan for $10 per month, offering unlimited 5G and 4G LTE with 15GB of high-speed data. Supported devices include: Apple Watch Series 9 or newer
Apple Watch Ultra 2 or newer
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