SoftBank launches international roaming service for Apple Watch
SoftBank Corp. is offering, on its “SoftBank” mobile service brand, International Roaming for the new Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE (2nd Generation), with groundbreaking technology and performance, and Apple Watch Ultra with a revolutionary new design and breakthrough capabilities.
Starting November 10, 2022, SoftBank Corp. is offering international roaming for Apple Watch. With international roaming for Apple Watch, users can stay connected to a cellular network while traveling abroad simply by extending their iPhone roaming plan to Apple Watch. This feature can also be enabled for customers with an Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 5, and Apple Watch SE (1st Generation). Furthermore, “SoftBank” brand customers traveling to the USA, including Hawaii, can use the “America Flat-rate” to save on data charges. For complete pricing and availability details, please visit this website (in Japanese).
Voice calls and data communication are possible even overseas alone
SoftBank’s international roaming service is applicable to Apple Watch Series 8 with Cellular function, AppIe Watch SE (2nd generation), Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 7 (including Nike models), and Apple Watch Series 6 (Nike models). model), Apple Watch Series 5, and Apple Watch SE (1st generation).
With AppIe Watch supporting international roaming, iPhone international roaming charges apply and you can connect to mobile phone networks while traveling abroad.
In other words, even when you don’t have your iPhone at hand, you can make calls, check emails, and enjoy music with just your Apple Watch.
In order to use it overseas, watchOS 9.1 or later is required.
The target area is gradually expanding
Countries and regions where international roaming is currently available are Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, the Virgin Islands (US territory), and Puerto Rico. .
Also, when traveling to the United States (including Hawaii), you will be able to use the affordable rate service “America Flat-rate”.
