Vodafone Ireland becomes the first operator to offer Apple Watch cellular connectivity on OneNumber in Ireland

Vodafone Ireland will offer the advanced Apple Watch Series 9, delivering systemwide improvements and features, including the S9 SiP, a magical double tap gesture, and a brighter display; Apple Watch Ultra 2, bringing incredible features to Apple’s most capable and rugged smartwatch, and Apple Watch SE with groundbreaking technology and performance.

With OneNumber connectivity, Apple Watch with cellular allows users to stay connected, make calls and receive texts, even without their iPhone nearby.

OneNumber means customers can rely on the strength and reliability of the Vodafone network to stay connected and contactable on the go, anywhere in the country – without their iPhone nearby. It gives customers the freedom to leave the house, go for a walk, go to the gym, and work anywhere without their iPhone while still being connected and contactable with their Apple Watch.

Amanda Nelson, CEO at Vodafone Ireland, said: ‘’Keeping our customers connected through the strength and reliability of our network is the essence of what we do at Vodafone Ireland. As the first operator to launch OneNumber cellular watch connectivity for Apple Watch in Ireland, we are delighted to give customers the freedom and security of staying connected wherever they go.”

Apple Watch Series 9

Apple Watch Series 9 brings incredible features to the world’s best-selling watch and achieves a significant environmental milestone. Apple Watch Series 9 is more powerful than ever with the S9 SiP, which increases performance and capabilities; a magical double tap gesture; a brighter display; faster on-device Siri, with the ability to access and log health data; Precision Finding for iPhone; and more.

Apple Watch Series 9 also runs watchOS 10.5, which delivers redesigned apps, the Smart Stack, tools to support mental health, as well as all of the features to keep you connected, healthy, active and safe. Customers can also choose a carbon-neutral option for any Apple Watch, representing a significant milestone toward Apple 2030: Apple’s plan to be carbon-neutral across its entire business, manufacturing supply chain, and product life cycle by 2030. Any aluminium Apple Watch Series 9 with a Sport Loop band is carbon neutral.

Apple Watch Ultra 2

Apple Watch Ultra 2 brings amazing features to Apple’s most capable and rugged smartwatch, and it is carbon neutral when paired with a Trail Loop or Alpine Loop. Apple Watch Ultra 2 offers all of the features users love about Ultra, plus the powerful S9 SiP, a magical double tap gesture, Apple’s brightest display ever, expanded altitude range, on-device Siri, Precision Finding for iPhone, and advanced capabilities for outdoor and water adventures.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 runs watchOS 10.5, which delivers redesigned apps, the Smart Stack, cycling experiences, features to help explore the outdoors, Modular Ultra watch face, as well as all of the features to keep you connected, healthy, active and safe.

Apple Watch SE

Apple Watch SE brings groundbreaking technology and performance, cellular connectivity, and important safety innovations to the two best-selling smartwatches. Apple Watch SE delivers the core Apple Watch experience including Activity tracking, high and low heart rate notifications, Emergency SOS, and Crash Detection all at a more affordable price. SE features a completely redesigned back case that perfectly matches the three classic case finishes. Apple Watch SE is available in 40mm and 44mm aluminum cases, in midnight, starlight, and silver finishes, and is compatible with all bands.

Customers can register their interest in Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and Apple Watch SE with availability starting June 18 at r.vodafone.ie/applewatchcellular.

With OneNumber, Vodafone supports Apple Watch Series 4 with cellular and later running WatchOS 10.5, and requires iPhone XS or iPhone SE Gen 2 or later running iOS 17.5.

Apple Watch can be purchased as part of a bundle including the watch and connectivity, billed monthly as part of a 24 month contract. Customers who already have a compatible cellular Apple Watch can purchase OneNumber watch connectivity as a no-contract add-on for €5 per month.

To celebrate the launch, Vodafone bill pay customers who purchase OneNumber between June and November will receive three months free. Customers who purchase the OneNumber connectivity add-on only, at €5 per month will receive 3 months free and those who purchase OneNumber as part of a bundle will receive a €5 discount per month for the first three months.

For more details please visit r.vodafone.ie/applewatchcellular