How To Cancel Apple Watch Cellular Plan Verizon

Are you interested in canceling your Apple Watch Verizon cellular plan? In this guide, I will show you how to remove the Apple Watch from your Verizon plan and deactivate the cellular service on your Apple Watch. Let’s get into it!

What Happens When You Cancel an Apple Watch Cellular Plan?

There are two things you need to do if you want to cancel your Apple Watch’s cellular plan.

The first is to actually cancel the plan. If you simply remove it from your Apple Watch, this does not cancel the plan automatically. To prevent recurring billing, you will need to cancel the plan directly with Verizon.

The second thing you need to do is to remove the plan from your device. This allows you to add another plan to the device or to simply use the watch without the plan.

When you cancel the plan with Verizon, you won’t be billed anymore. Your watch will still work, and if it is paired with your iPhone, it will sync and work normally as long as the iPhone is within a short distance and connected via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. However, your watch won’t have its own cellular connection, so if it’s not near your iPhone, it will need to be connected to Wi-Fi to receive updates.

How to Cancel an Apple Watch Cellular Plan With Verizon

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The first step is to cancel your Verizon Apple Watch plan. To do that, you need to cancel it directly with Verizon.

To do that, you have to contact Verizon. You can do so by:

Calling 1-800-VERIZON
Dialing 611 from your Verizon phone
Signing into your My Verizon account and selecting the Chat With Us feature
Visiting a Verizon branch with your driver’s license or another form of photo ID

Make sure to have your full name, phone number, and account PIN on hand when speaking with customer support.

Alternatively, if you plan on porting your number to another carrier, contact your new carrier for assistance with the transfer. Once it’s complete, your Verizon line will automatically be disconnected from Verizon.

How to Remove a Cellular Plan From an Apple Watch

To remove a cellular plan from Apple Watch, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone. Navigate to My Watch > Cellular and tap the information icon next to your plan. Click on Remove Carrier Plan (or Remove Verizon Plan) and confirm your choice. This will not erase your watch but simply remove the plan from your watch.

Remember, doing this alone doesn’t cancel your plan.

Can You Cancel an Apple Watch Cellular Plan Online?

Yes, you can cancel a Verizon plan online by going to your My Verizon account. Tap on the Chat With Us feature, and in the box where it asks you what you want to ask, put “Cancellation.” Then, speak with an agent and ask them to cancel your plan.

How Much Does Verizon Charge for an Apple Watch Cellular Plan?

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Verizon plan costs for the Apple Watch range from $7.50/month to $25/month. This depends on which plan you choose (with or without high-speed Ultra WideBand Data) and whether you have an existing qualifying phone plan with Verizon already, which would qualify you for a 50% discount compared to signing up for a watch-only plan.

Visit this page to see smartwatch plans and associated terms and conditions.

Will Canceling the Cellular Plan Affect Your Apple Watch?

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In some ways, yes. You can still use your Apple Watch after canceling your cellular plan. However, if you don’t replace it with another cellular plan, then be aware that certain Apple Watch features don’t work exactly the same without cellular access if you are trying to use your watch as a standalone device.

The good thing about an Apple Watch is that it doesn’t really need a cellular plan. As long as it’s paired and connected to your phone via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, and your phone is nearby, it will sync with your phone. If someone sends you a message on your phone, it will show up on your watch as well.

You can use your Apple Watch without a data plan, but you will need to have your iPhone nearby for syncing to work and for messages and notifications to show up in real time.

The main benefit of having a cellular plan on your Apple Watch is that you don’t need your iPhone nearby. This is useful in some situations. For example, if you go running in exercise pants that don’t have pockets, you can use your Apple Watch to stay in touch and connected while on the go without taking your iPhone with you.

How to Remove an eSIM From an Apple Watch

If you are using an eSIM, note that you can’t actually load a separate eSIM with a separate cellular plan on your watch. Your watch can have an eSIM, but it will be configured through your iPhone and will typically have the same number. To remove it from your watch, you can remove it as you would a regular cellular line, or you can unpair your watch from your phone.

Troubleshooting Issues When Removing a Verizon Cellular Plan

If you are having issues when trying to remove Verizon from your Apple Watch, your best bet is usually to reset the watch entirely. Follow this guide to unpair your watch from your iPhone and to reset it. Then, start up your watch and pair it with your iPhone again, but don’t add your cellular plan this time.

Conclusion

I hope this guide was helpful in canceling your Apple Watch cellular plan with Verizon. You can use your Apple Watch without cellular service without a major impact on its utility. You just need your iPhone nearby so that it can sync.