One of the benefits of the Apple Watch Series 6 and the Watch SE is that the smartwatches can be purchased with cellular , allowing for use of the connected features even when away from an iPhone. However, anything that’s cellular-enabled does come with an extra monthly cost and the Apple Watch is no exception. Furthermore, the exact price can vary depending on the carrier and amount of data needed each month.
The Apple Watch comes with many features that are beneficial to wearers. How many, and the degree to how advanced those features are, depends on the exact smartwatch chosen. For example, the Watch Series 6 is the company's the Watch SE isn’t equipped with quite as many advanced health-related features, but it is also significantly cheaper.
The price of the Watch Series 6 starts at $399 while the SE can be picked up from $279. However, anyone wanting the cellular version will be paying a minimum of $499 for the Series 6 and $329 for the SE. Regardless of the purchase price, both cellular versions also require their own line and the cost varies. One of the reasons for this is Apple doesn't charge for cellular access directly. Instead, mobile carriers do with most tending to charge around $10 per smartwatch, per month.
Adding An Apple Watch To A Plan
For most people looking to take advantage of the which now includes Sprint) from as little as $5 per month.
It is worth mentioning that these prices tend not to include taxes and fees and, while some carriers do offer the option of a standalone connected device plan for devices like an Apple Watch, the cost of these plans could cost more. For example, a more expensive monthly plan. Furthermore, some carriers do also charge a one-time activation fee for connected devices, including an Apple Watch, so the price is likely to be higher for the first month.