hairy1: I'm the plan owner

grasshoper:

hairy1: I'm the plan owner

Also get this error as the account owner

Big shout out to Maxine for taking time out of their busy day to help fix this. 

So, I've got this shiny new Ultra 2 on my wrist and it's waiting to talk to the world...

Rookie mistake. ;)

I've purchased and been through 3 x new Apple Watches (cellular) in the hope of Vodafone getting eSIM working.

Oh I feel you there. I am only on watch two but I feel like it's getting close. I've noticed that there is a companion option in the One app ow but nothing shows up if you select it. I guess they are just waiting on Apple to do their part now.

Looks like an update might be coming soon:

Source: For release dates, prices and details of the new iPhone models. One NZ.

ringbearer:

 

Looks like an update might be coming soon:

 

Yay! That's my watch in the middle... ;-)

Woohoo!! I'm pretty excited.

Is there anything I should do to prepare or will it just start working in the app?

It should just start working in the Watch App on your iPhone under Mobile where you should be able to add it (this is where you can also see data usage and set permissions on what apps can use mobile data).

That is excellent news! Thanks for letting us know. 

Link not overly helpful as talks about the watches > the plans. I have a One phone contract provided through work, but I wouldn't ask them to pay for the watch connection. Is it possible to have that as a stand alone contract?

Mrs B will be pleased to have her watch on cellular too as she tends not to take phone with her when running (I usually have to because of work). 

Thanks for the update and good news :-) 

b

Press release:

 

Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with cellular are available beginning Friday 27 October

 

One NZ will offer the advanced new Apple Watch Series 9, delivering systemwide improvements and brand-new features including the all-new S9 SiP, a magical new double tap gesture, connectivity, and a brighter display; and Apple Watch Ultra 2, bringing new features and connectivity to Apple’s most capable and rugged smartwatch. 

 

The new Apple Watch lineup, including the second generation of Apple Watch SE, is available for customers beginning Friday 27 October.

 

“We’ve been listening to our customers, and we’re excited to start offering Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with cellular. With One NZ’s exceptional network, our customers can take advantage of the new Apple Watch lineup and stay connected, make calls, and receive texts, even without their iPhone nearby,” said Joe Goddard, One New Zealand’s Experience & Commercial Director.

 

Apple Watch Series 9 

 

Apple Watch Series 9 brings new features to the world’s best-selling watch, and achieves a significant environmental milestone. Apple Watch Series 9 is more powerful than ever with the new S9 SiP, which increases performance and capabilities; a magical new double tap gesture; a brighter display; faster on-device Siri, now with the ability to access and log health data; Precision Finding for iPhone; cellular connectivity; and more. Apple Watch Series 9 also runs watchOS 10, which delivers redesigned apps, the new Smart Stack, new watch faces, new cycling and hiking features, tools to support mental health, as well as all of the features to keep you connected, healthy, active and safe. For the first time, customers can choose a carbon neutral option of any Apple Watch, representing a significant milestone toward Apple 2030: Apple’s plan to be carbon neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030. Any aluminium Apple Watch Series 9 with a new Sport Loop band is carbon neutral. 

 

Apple Watch Ultra 2 

 

Apple Watch Ultra 2 brings new features to Apple’s most capable and rugged smartwatch, and it is carbon neutral when paired with a Trail Loop or Alpine Loop. Apple Watch Ultra 2 offers all of the features users love about Ultra, plus the powerful new S9 SiP, a magical new double tap gesture, Apple’s brightest display ever, expanded altitude range, on-device Siri, Precision Finding for iPhone, and advanced capabilities for outdoor and water adventures with cellular connectivity. Apple Watch Ultra 2 runs watchOS 10, which delivers redesigned apps, the new Smart Stack, new cycling experiences, features to help explore the outdoors, a new watch face — Modular Ultra, as well as all of the features to keep you connected, healthy, active and safe. 

 

Additional details on eSIM and Click & Collect

 

With One Number, our eSIM wearables product, our customers can leave their phone behind and enjoy the powerful combination of the Apple Watch’s epic new features, paired with One NZ’s exceptional 5G network,” said Joe Goddard, One New Zealand’s Experience & Commercial Director. “One NZ customers can get in on the latest Apple Watches in combination with One Number, which we believe is the most affordable wearables product in Aotearoa. One Number with Apple will allow eSIM capability between your phone and watch – and will work for any Apple Watch Series 4 or newer with a compatible iPhone XS or later.

 

“And of course, they can use all the great features of the wearables while staying connected to our award-winning speedy 5G network. With our recent launch of Click & Collect, customers now have an even easier time of getting great products through us. One NZ is the place to go to stay up to date with the newest and most innovative tech from Apple, so come into our stores from Friday onwards to score yourself the new Apple Watch,” said Goddard.

 

I wonder how long it too Apple to sign off that press release🫣 The last paragraph is interesting, it would almost have you believe the Apple Watch will be connected to the super speedy 5G network…hmm. Regardless, great to have another carrier providing service for the Apple Watch. Now who will be the first to support Family Sharing? (kids Apple Watch being tied to a parent's phone without the need for its own connected iPhone).

alasta: The press release refers specifically to series 9 and Ultra 2. Will it work on older models?

Yes, "and will work for any Apple Watch Series 4 or newer with a compatible iPhone XS or later."