Etisalat launches Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular
abu dhabi — Etisalat on Thursday announced that it has begun selling Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS +Cellular), which adds built-in cellular to the watch so that customers can go with just their Apple Watch and stay connected to the people and information they care about.
Orders will be taken starting June 8th, with availability on June 15th. To help Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) customers get started, Etisalat will also offer a special introductory cellular trial. As a launch promotion, Etisalat customers will get a free subscription for the first three months for the cellular capability.
Whether users are out for a run, at the pool or just trying to be more active throughout their day, Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular allows them to stay connected, make calls, receive texts and more, even without the iPhone nearby. The third-generation Apple Watch is a also a health and fitness companion with intelligent coaching features, water resistance for 50 meters and a barometric altimeter that measures relative elevation.
Apple Watch Series 3 comes in two models, one with GPS and cellular, and one with GPS, both featuring a 70 per cent faster dual-core processor and new wireless chip. Etisalat is the first UAE operator to offer the eSIM function over Apple Watch cellular. For customers to enjoy the cellular capability on the new watch, they need to pay Dh25 to enable the eSIM on their Apple watches.
Etisalat post-paid customers will be able to purchase the Apple Watch Series 3 with flexible Smart Pay plans on a 12, 18, or 24 month contact. Apple provides two sizing options for the Apple Watch: 38mm and 42mm. Customers opting for a 24 month smart pay plan can purchase the Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) for Dh70, or the Apple Watch Series (42mm) for Dh75, each month. The standalone offer for the 38mm watch is Dh1,659, while the 42mm one is priced at Dh1,759.
Khaled El Khouly, CCO at Etisalat, said: “Etisalat is thrilled that the much-awaited Apple Watch Series 3 will be available for customers in the UAE for the first time. The Apple Watch Series 3 will be a game changer in the wearables category. With Etisalat, customers can enjoy the freedom of cellular with the Apple Watch Series 3. A cellular watch could be an interesting option for fitness buffs who can now take a call when they’re out on the water, or go for a run while leaving their iPhone behind.”
— business@khaleejtimes.com