What is Cellular? What does the term mean

When buying a smartwatch, especially an Apple Watch, you will encounter numerous descriptions to help you decide. Among these terms is "Cellular." Rarely is it clear what exactly the term is supposed to mean and what function of the Watch is associated with it.

What you need to know about the term "Cellular"

More and more often, you will come across the term "Cellular" when buying an iPad or a smartwatch. This differentiates some devices of the various models. But there is usually a simple explanation behind it.

1. The term "Cellular" simply translates as "mobile radio".
2. So this means that the device can surf via the mobile network, but you need a separate mobile tariff for this.
3. To find a suitable tariff, you need to inquire with the relevant mobile providers. Telekom already offers a tariff online for this case.
4. You usually get the addition "Cellular" in conjunction with Wi-Fi. With the latter, you use, for example, with the iPad in the own WLAN network. This function is usually supported by each model.
5. Also the Apple Watch offers the addition "Cellular" in conjunction with "GPS". Here you then have the integrated eSIM available to go online on the go. Beachten Sie jedoch, dass Sie diese nicht auswechseln können.
6. Bei den Modellen der Apple Watch Series 3 oder später erkennen Sie die „Cellular“-Unterstützung an einem roten Punkt auf der Krone.