The cheapest Apple Watch Data plan is hands down Visible’s $5/monthly plan that was just released on their website. Visible is owned and operated by Verizon and is considered a cloud based MVNO.
How is it possible that Visible is able to provide such a cheap Apple watch plan?
Well, the first caveat is that you must be an existing Visible user. Remember, Visible service is limited in terms of speed and coverage. Certain roaming deals that Verizon has in place with other networks do not carry over to Visible. This already weeds out everyone who are not on the Visible network or do not plan on switching due to coverage concerns. If you are looking to switch over to Visible, feel free to sign up today for unlimited text, talk, and data for only $25.
In theory, Visible is simply extending their services to work with your Apple Watch. Both the iPhone and Apple watch will be using the same number, which can only infer that they are sharing the same plan and service. Since Visible service is different then traditional MVNO or major providers, one can only suspect that Visible’s server is in charge of picking up the signal and routing the data to the watch or the iPhone. This would allow Visible and Verizon to keep their overhead low while offering such a cheap Watch plan.
Don’t expect competitors any time soon as other traditional mobile plan providers will have a hard time matching Visible. Unlike them, Visible already has a platform in place and is running on one of America’s top networks.
Which Apple Watches are supported by Visible $5 dollar data plan?
Apple watches supporting Cellular data can be used on the Visible network. Such watches are as follows: Apple watch SE, 4, 5, and 6. Please ensure that the watch explicitly mentions that it support cellular data.
Does Visible work with Apple Watch and eSIM?
Your phone can pair with the Apple Watch even if you are utilizing Visible with an eSim. All you need to do is open the wearable Apple Watch plan to your Visible plan and then utilize the Apple Watch app on your phone to pair the watch to the network.
Visible has multiple deals in place that potential users can take advantage of if they wish to switch. One such deal is using the promo code ESIM5, which will provide a new subscriber to get first month for only $5! I’ve personally utilized this deal and I explain my two line in one phone setup.