Data Only Plan Apple Watch

[Nougat42]

Since Rogers still doesn't offer family sharing options for an Apple Watch for a kid, I'm wondering if it's possible to get a data only plan for an Apple Watch? I just want my daughter to be able to use her apple watch without a phone in order to contact me.  Would a data only plan work for that?

[RogersMoin]

Hello, @Nougat42.

Thank you for being our Community member and reaching out with your question about getting a data-only plan for your daughter's Apple Watch. I understand your concern about wanting her to be able to use her Apple Watch independently.

The data-only plan for the Apple Watch will not work as the watch must be paired/linked to an Apple phone.

We recognize the convenience and safety advantages of a cellular-enabled Apple Watch for children. We encourage you to monitor our website for updates to our plans and offerings.

Cheers,

RogersMoin

[Nougat42]

So there is no solution to support parents in this besides having to get their child a cellphone (what a greedy move by Rogers). Don't tell me to watch for updates to plans and offerings when people have been asking for years (based on this community forum) for a family sharing option and there is still nothing. Telus and Bell both have this option for parents why doesn't Rogers. This is absolutely non-sense for one of Canada's bigger cell providers.