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Apple Watch - Dual SIM with an eSIM - Add Multiple Cellular Plans

2026-10-22 17:06:06.491

Apple Watch - Dual SIM with an eSIM - Add Multiple Cellular Plans

Here's info on how to join Verizon with your eSIM on your dual SIM capable iPhone.
  • Only 1 Verizon mobile number can be activated on an Apple Watch® at a time.
  • You can have 1 Verizon mobile number and 1 from another carrier activated; however, they can't be used simultaneously.
    For instructions on switching between mobile numbers, refer to Switch Between Plans.
  • The steps below apply to the Apple Watch Series 3 and newer models.
  • Ensure your watch is set up with an Apple® iPhone® XS, XS Max, XR or later running iOS 12.1 or later.
  • Before completing the steps below, ensure you have a cellular plan set up on both your physical SIM and eSIM.
    For info on adding a cellular plan to your eSIM, refer to Add Cellular Plan.
  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Watch Watch app icon
    My Watch
     (lower-left).
  2. Tap
    Cellular
    .
  3. Tap
    Add a New Plan
    .
    If you see 'Set Up Cellular', refer to Set Up Cellular Service.
  4. From the 'Cellular Setup' screen, select the cellular plan you want to add (e.g., Primary, Secondary, (555) 555-5555, etc.).
  5. Enter your username to sign in to the My Verizon app then tap
    Sign Me In
    .
    If you haven't registered your mobile number for use on the My Verizon app, tap
    I Need to Register
     and follow the prompts.
    To activate service, you must sign in as an Account Owner or Account Manager. For more on account roles, review this info.
    My Verizon sign in
  6. Enter your password then tap
    Continue
    .
    Once you sign in, the system performs checks to see if you are on a compatible price plan.
    An error displays if your price plan is not eligible for Number Share; for more info on compatible plans, visit the Number Share FAQs.
    Enter Password
  7. Enter your 911 address then tap
    Use this address
    .
    If the address isn't found in the system, choose whether to use the suggested address or the address as entered.
    If you get an error, ensure the State is abbreviated (e.g., 'New York' must be entered as 'NY').
    Enter 911 address
  8. From the 'Device Added' screen, tap
    OK
     to complete activation and open the Watch app.
    Device Added screen
For additional info on using your Apple Watch with a Dual SIM capable iPhone, refer to this Apple support page.