09-19-2023 11:33 AM - last edited on 09-19-2023 03:48 PM by computergeek541
09-19-2023 01:01 PM
Sorry, you cannot setup eSIM on Apple Watch with PM
While eSIM is needed for Apple watch, it is not the only component needed to make it work. There are still licenses and more servers that PM has to invest to support Apple/Samsung/Pixel Watches. Due to the extra cost, no tier 3 provider is supporting Apple Watch at the moment.
I do not see it going to change. So, if you need standalone data on Apple Watch, your choice is to go with higher tier providers like Telus or Koodo
09-19-2023 12:55 PM - edited 09-19-2023 01:07 PM
The method of these smartwatches being an extension of your phone service using your number and data is not supported here. But there are some watches that can be stand alone. For the Apple Watch I wonder if it can run the Public app. I doubt it though.
Adding - the keyword in my first sentence is extension. These aren't stand alone. They're like accessories to your phone and plan. And no this place doesn't offer that capability.
I would wonder the same with an Android-based watch. Can it run the app. Again I doubt it.
09-19-2023 12:53 PM
09-19-2023 11:45 AM
@kavyacee wrote:Id like to leave my phone at home…..
If that's the case, you can't use PM for your apple watch then. Like the others have noted, PM is lower tier for simple talk/text/data type users. The big players like Telus have plans that will work for your watch....but will cost a few more scheckles than here at PM. Decision time, eh !
09-19-2023 11:41 AM - edited 09-19-2023 11:41 AM
@kavyacee That’s not a option here at PM you could try to create a new account for eSIM on the watch not sure it will work thou , even then it would have different number then your phone . Best to pay the add on with Telus to add Apple Watch to plan for that case
09-19-2023 11:39 AM
Id like to leave my phone at home…..
09-19-2023 11:38 AM
I've not used apple watch but your regular PM plan includes data that you should be able to tether your watch with.
09-19-2023 11:35 AM
@kavyacee , probably not seeing how it is a tier 3 service. I don't know how e-SIMs are loaded into an apple watch. Is it possible to load a Public Mobile e-SIM into the watch?
09-19-2023 11:34 AM - edited 09-19-2023 11:35 AM
@kavyacee Unlikely it reserved for tier 1-2 providers . But never thought PM would have 5G plans and an app and here we are so fingers crossed . But you can Bluetooth the watch to phone