Apple Watch 3 Ultra FNB Connect

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I honestly cannot express how disappointed and frustrated I am with the FNB Connect Apple Watch 3 Ultra purchase.

I bought the Apple Watch 3 Ultra using the FNB connect app specifically for its cellular capabilities, only to discover that getting it connected is an absolute nightmare. I have tried everything. I attempted to link it to my existing network, tried an MTN contract, bought a separate MTN prepaid SIM, and spent hours trying to get this thing to work. Nothing. Absolutely nothing.

The watch doesn’t even take a physical SIM card, so you’re forced into a confusing eSIM setup process that seems to work only under very specific conditions that nobody clearly explains upfront. For a device that costs this much, I expected a seamless experience, not days of frustration and wasted time.

What makes it even worse is that the cellular feature is one of the main selling points of the watch. Yet, in reality, it feels almost unusable unless you’re lucky enough to have the exact network, package, and setup that Apple and the service providers require.

I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of money on what is essentially a very expensive wrist ornament. The fitness features are fine, the build quality is good, but none of that matters when one of the headline features simply refuses to work.

If you’re buying this watch because you want reliable cellular connectivity, do yourself a favour and thoroughly confirm compatibility with your network before spending your money. I wish someone had warned me beforehand.

At this point, I regret buying it. For a premium product with a premium price tag, this experience has been nothing short of infuriating.