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#322693 12-Sep-2025 14:54
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So I'm looking at Apple Watch with cellular, so far it's been offputting as I only use prepay and I'm on Skinny.

 

Any providers would support this thing on Prepay?

 

If the answer is no then it's no go :D

 

Thanks

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  #3414250 12-Sep-2025 15:05
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Think you are SOL for prepay




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  #3414256 12-Sep-2025 15:16
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May I ask why you are tied to pre-pay? What's so bad about on-account?

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  #3414262 12-Sep-2025 15:41
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No chance on pre-pay. You'll have to move to an account for any type of wearable connectivity.



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  #3414277 12-Sep-2025 16:04
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johno1234:

 

May I ask why you are tied to pre-pay? What's so bad about on-account?

 

 

Cheaper and i can control how much I get charged 

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  #3414278 12-Sep-2025 16:04
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Ok thanks. Gps only it is... 

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  #3414951 14-Sep-2025 20:09
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ok so i have been reading around this. seriously no reason to get apple watch if you don't have cellular?

 

anyway - how many wearable $7 plans can i get with one spark pay monthly plan? 

 

eg can i have one spark plan and get 5 wearable plans for example?

 
 
 
 

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  #3414953 14-Sep-2025 20:18
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Batman:

 

ok so i have been reading around this. seriously no reason to get apple watch if you don't have cellular?

 

 

There are lots of reasons but if they aren't important to you don't.

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  #3414957 14-Sep-2025 20:29
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Batman: can i have one spark plan and get 5 wearable plans for example?

 

No. It’s also linked to the main number. 




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  #3414959 14-Sep-2025 20:47
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michaelmurfy:

 

Batman: can i have one spark plan and get 5 wearable plans for example?

 

No. It’s also linked to the main number. 

 

 

I read that you can have standalone apple watch to connect with non apple users like kids and android users -

 

so this feature won't work in NZ?

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  #3415013 15-Sep-2025 01:04
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Apple Watches are linked to a number and are not on a separate data plan. So both your iPhone and Apple Watch will need to be on account with Spark or One NZ for this to work. You can't just add a data plan and be done with it.

 

Android user and Apple Watch? You need an iPhone to activate and use an Apple Watch.




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  #3415040 15-Sep-2025 08:44
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Batman:

 

ok so i have been reading around this. seriously no reason to get apple watch if you don't have cellular?

 

 

What gives you that impression? What exactly is your use case for the watch?

 

The cellular radio in the watch is only necessary if you need connectivity, most likely in emergency situations, without having your phone on hand. In practice it's good piece of mind if you are a runner or open water swimmer, but it's not essential. 

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