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The UK guide

What works in the UK, and what doesn't

Networks, VAT-inclusive prices and kids watches in the UK.

UK 3G is switched off on every network. 2G ends between 2029 and 2033 (Vodafone: spring 2030). Choose a 4G watch.

    Sources:gov.uk · ee.co.uk · vodafone.co.uk

    • Apple Watch:
    • Apple Watch For Your Kids:
    • Pixel Watch LTE:
    • Galaxy Watch9 LTE:

    Carriers and watch plans

    Most UK networks let your watch share your phone number for a small monthly add-on. EE includes it on some plans and is the only network for kids' Apple Watches. giffgaff doesn't support cellular watches.

    • EE, Paired watch plan (shares your phone number); Standalone Family / Family Member watch plan for kids (own number): Free unlimited watch data on eligible EE plans; paired watch SIM worth £9/month is included in Essentials Plus, All Rounder and Full Works plans; 30-day paired and family plans £7/month (T&Cs from Apr 2024 - may have moved). Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Google Pixel Watch (EE has setup steps for Galaxy Wearable). Only UK network with Apple Watch For Your Kids. Pay monthly; kids plan needs a parent account. (Verified) ee.co.uk · ee.co.uk · ee.co.uk
    • O2, Watch Airtime Plan: Price not shown on O2's public pages (not verified). Apple Watch (needs an iPhone on an O2 Pay Monthly plan). Pay monthly only; fixed annual price rise each April; not eligible for Family Plan discounts. (Not verified) o2.co.uk
    • Vodafone, OneNumber Connectivity Plan (shares your phone's data, minutes and texts): "from £7.50 a month"; some plans include OneNumber ("save up to £180 over two years"); £2.50 annual rise each April. Smartwatches and eSIM tablets. Pay monthly. (Partly confirmed) vodafone.co.uk
    • Three, Smartwatch Pairing Plan (shares your plan allowances): Price only in Three's price guides (not verified). Three's shop advertises "12 months free smartwatch pairing" with watch deals (partly confirmed). Apple Watch SE or Series 5+; most Samsung watches (needs a Three Your Way plan); Google Pixel Watch 3+. Pay monthly only; not Pay As You Go or Business. (Verified) three.co.uk · three.co.uk
    • giffgaff (O2 network), None - smartwatch eSIMs aren't supported. Bluetooth pairing only. No cellular watch use. (Partly confirmed) community.giffgaff.com
    • Virgin Media O2 note: Three and Vodafone merged as VodafoneThree, but both brands still sell separate watch plans.

    Prices are in GBP including VAT.

    Networks: choose 4G

    UK 3G is switched off on every network. 2G ends between 2029 and 2033 (Vodafone: spring 2030). Choose a 4G watch.

      Sources: gov.uk · ee.co.uk · vodafone.co.uk

      Cellular on a watch

      Not every network sells a watch plan for every watch.

      • Apple Watch: EE, O2, Three and Vodafone.
      • Apple Watch For Your Kids: EE only.
      • Pixel Watch LTE: Three, EE and Vodafone. Sky, Tesco, iD and VMO2 are Wi-Fi only.
      • Galaxy Watch9 LTE: sold by EE, Three and Vodafone.

      Carriers and watch plans

      Most UK networks let your watch share your phone number for a small monthly add-on. EE includes it on some plans and is the only network for kids' Apple Watches. giffgaff doesn't support cellular watches.

      • EE, Paired watch plan (shares your phone number); Standalone Family / Family Member watch plan for kids (own number): Free unlimited watch data on eligible EE plans; paired watch SIM worth £9/month is included in Essentials Plus, All Rounder and Full Works plans; 30-day paired and family plans £7/month (T&Cs from Apr 2024 - may have moved). Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Google Pixel Watch (EE has setup steps for Galaxy Wearable). Only UK network with Apple Watch For Your Kids. Pay monthly; kids plan needs a parent account. (Verified) ee.co.uk · ee.co.uk · ee.co.uk
      • O2, Watch Airtime Plan: Price not shown on O2's public pages (not verified). Apple Watch (needs an iPhone on an O2 Pay Monthly plan). Pay monthly only; fixed annual price rise each April; not eligible for Family Plan discounts. (Not verified) o2.co.uk
      • Vodafone, OneNumber Connectivity Plan (shares your phone's data, minutes and texts): "from £7.50 a month"; some plans include OneNumber ("save up to £180 over two years"); £2.50 annual rise each April. Smartwatches and eSIM tablets. Pay monthly. (Partly confirmed) vodafone.co.uk
      • Three, Smartwatch Pairing Plan (shares your plan allowances): Price only in Three's price guides (not verified). Three's shop advertises "12 months free smartwatch pairing" with watch deals (partly confirmed). Apple Watch SE or Series 5+; most Samsung watches (needs a Three Your Way plan); Google Pixel Watch 3+. Pay monthly only; not Pay As You Go or Business. (Verified) three.co.uk · three.co.uk
      • giffgaff (O2 network), None - smartwatch eSIMs aren't supported. Bluetooth pairing only. No cellular watch use. (Partly confirmed) community.giffgaff.com
      • Virgin Media O2 note: Three and Vodafone merged as VodafoneThree, but both brands still sell separate watch plans.

      Health features in the UK

      These Apple features are available in the UK.

      • Apple: ECG, irregular rhythm and sleep apnoea notifications.
      • Samsung ECG: available, but needs a Galaxy phone.
      • Garmin ECG: available in the UK.

      How we show UK prices

      Prices are in GBP including VAT.

      • Verified: read on the maker's or network's own page.
      • Retailer price: seen on a retailer page only. Most UK prices are at this level.
      • Partly confirmed: seen on the named page but not fully checked.
      • The beginner runners order has not yet been checked for the UK.
      Methodology & sources

      How this database is built

      Most models are verified against an official manufacturer page or launch announcement; models that exist only at retailers or are press-sourced are explicitly marked on their card. Coverage: every qualifying model from the csmobiles catalog, after documented exclusions (accessories, rings, non-smart watches and more). The full source list, by brand, is below.

      Sources for every model