**Apple Watch Series 11 Cellular Activation Issues Reported on Verizon and Prepaid Partners**

*By Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority*

If you recently purchased the cellular version of the Apple Watch Series 11 and are encountering activation problems on Verizon or its prepaid services, you’re not alone. Multiple users, including those on platforms like bitflogger and Neo_QueenSerenity, have reported difficulties activating the Apple Watch cellular service on Verizon and value brands such as Visible.

### Mixed Messages from Verizon Support

Verizon customer service representatives have provided inconsistent explanations regarding the issue. Some acknowledge it as a known system glitch, while others attribute the problem to Apple or seem unaware of any widespread problem. This inconsistency adds to the frustration for users trying to get their Apple Watch cellular functionality up and running.

### Activation Issues Common with New Flagships

Similar Verizon activation troubles are not unusual during the rollout of new flagship devices, and it appears wearables like the Apple Watch Series 11 are no exception. While not every customer is affected—especially those who purchased their watch through Verizon directly—the majority of reported cases involve watches bought from Apple itself.

### Workarounds That Have Helped

Fortunately, some Verizon postpaid customers have found effective workarounds:

– Downgrading from the Number Share Plus plan to the standard Number Share plan has resolved the issue for several users.
– Others have managed to activate cellular service by setting up a plan, then switching to a new core plan, and switching back again.

Although the exact reason these steps work remains unclear, they have helped some users regain cellular connectivity on their Apple Watch Series 11.

### What to Do If You’re Affected

If these solutions don’t work for you, the best course of action is likely patience. Replacing the watch typically won’t fix the problem, and Verizon is expected to release an official fix in due course.

Despite this hiccup, the Apple Watch remains one of the best wearable devices on the market—especially for iPhone users.

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