Ooredoo Maldives announced it will offer eSIM services for Apple Watch. As part of this launch, Ooredoo is offering eligible customers six months of free Apple Watch Cellular Service with Ooredoo eSIM. After the initial period, the service will be available for MVR 200 per month.

As part of the launch, Ooredoo is offering eligible customers six months of free Apple Watch Cellular Service. After the promotional period, the service will be available for MVR 200 per month. Both postpaid and prepaid customers can access this service, enhancing their mobile experience.

The service is available for both postpaid and prepaid customers.

Further, subscribers can make calls directly from their Apple Watch even when their iPhone is not nearby.

Customers who wish to purchase Apple Watch Series 10, Apple Ultra 2, and Apple Watch SE can buy them through Moolee in collaboration with Ooredoo’s trusted retail partners.

Activation Process

Activating the eSIM service on your Apple Watch is straightforward:​

1. Pair & Prepare: Open the Watch app on your iPhone and follow the onscreen instructions to pair your watch if you haven’t done this already.​
2. Select the Ooredoo Plan: In the Watch app, go to My Watch > Cellular > Set Up Cellular, select Ooredoo, and activate your plan for Apple Watch.​
3. Stay Connected: Once activated, your Apple Watch is ready to make calls, send messages, and use data without needing your phone nearby.

​Ooredoo Maldives has already launched eSIM wearable service with Samsung Smartwatches.

With an Apple Watch that has eSIM (cellular connectivity), you can stay connected even when your iPhone isn’t nearby. Here’s what you can do:

Calls and Messages

• Make and receive phone calls directly on your watch.
• Send and receive SMS and iMessages.

Internet Access

• Use mobile data for browsing, checking emails, or using apps like Maps or Weather.
• Stream music or podcasts directly to Bluetooth headphones.

Stay Connected On the Go

• Receive notifications from your favorite apps (e.g., WhatsApp, Slack, calendar alerts).
• Use Siri for voice commands, dictation, or quick questions.

Safety and Fitness Features

• Use Emergency SOS and Fall Detection which can call emergency services even without your iPhone.
• Access location services via GPS and cellular for accurate tracking.
• Sync workouts and health data on the move.

Payments and Travel

• Make payments with Apple Pay.
• Use transit apps (in supported regions) without your phone.

Essentially, an Apple Watch with eSIM acts like a mini smartphone on your wrist—ideal for running errands, working out, or traveling light.

A Milestone in Maldives’ Telecom Sector

This initiative positions the Maldives alongside only two other countries in the Ooredoo Group to offer such functionality, reflecting Ooredoo Maldives’ commitment to delivering innovative, customer-oriented solutions. The launch of the Apple Watch Cellular Service underscores Ooredoo Maldives’ dedication to enhancing digital connectivity and providing cutting-edge services to its customers.