No, most smartwatches do not require a SIM card. They can make calls and receive text messages by connecting to your smartphone. However, some smartwatches can function independently for calls and messages, which requires a SIM card. This can be a physical micro or nano SIM, or in some cases, an eSIM—such as in the Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 LTE.
Does a smartwatch require a sim card

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