The series 6 do need to carry your phone at all times to use the watch phone applications. null

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john · Accepted Answer

As I understand it, if you have the cellular version, it will act as a standalone phone independent of an iPhone. But you must pay the carrier something extra about 20 bucks I think to get service on it.
However if you never leave home without your phone, then you probably don't need the cellular version, and they can just tie into your phone that you're carrying with you. Also this is the way you would have it at the house. 

But if you're going to separate the watch from the phone beyond Wi-Fi distance between them, and want to watch to be a phone, you're gonna need the cellular version, as I understand it.

Branland · Answer

Not if you have the gps+ cellar version. My wife's phone had died hours before she got off work and was still able to call, text, and use her watch with all apps while her phone was dead.

Apple Inc. · Answer

This Apple Watch model has the capability of setting up optional cellular service. Please check your carrier for compatibility and plan availability.

Tgor · Answer

Pretty much. If it is not within a certain range you can’t use it, especially to text.

“The series 6 do need to carry your phone at all times to use the watch phone applications.”

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