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Does the Ultra offer GPS only. (alien.top)

submitted 2 years ago by Crimson-Shark@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch

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I truly don’t care nor want cellular on my watch. I always have my phone with me. I also don’t care to spend an extra $10 plus a month for it as well. I’ve tried looking it up but have had no luck in finding the information. Any insight would be appreciated.

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[–] rcuadro@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

The actual answer to your question is no. You cannot purchase an AWU without cellular. You do not, however, need to activate it.

[–] S0TA_@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Every ultra is cellular capable, activation of the cellular capability isn't required.

I don't have a need so I run my ultra without cellular attachment - it is therefore GPS only.

[–] g_r_u_b_l_e_t_s@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

No. You can choose not to enable the cell service, but the watch cost won’t change.

[–] Nichigan90@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

you don't have to activate it...

[–] CheekTheClapper@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Isn't the whole point of the Ultra for hikers and such who would want cellular coverage on their watch? What's wrong with the 9?

[–] Crimson-Shark@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Bigger display and MUCH longer battery life.

[–] cardinalsfanokc@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

People told you what you needed to know but I'll add this: the right plan with the right carrier will make cellular either free or $5 a month.

I'm on Verizon and my watch cellular plan is free.

[–] cercant01@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I ordered an Ultra but I have no phone plan. All Ultras come with cellular capacity but no obligation or usability requirement that it be activated. It works just fine on wifi or thru my iPhone.

[–] cmatthewssmith@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I do not want cellular either but I still got an Ultra 2 and just don’t use that feature.

[–] Crimson-Shark@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Thank you

[–] Ken-Popcorn@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

Ultras all have cellular, but you are not obliged to use it. I was going to ignore it until I learned that TM has a $5/mo option. I figured that for five bucks it’s worth the extra security