Cellular Apple Watch buyers call out Verizon's maddening activation block

Cellular Apple Watch buyers are experiencing activation issues with Verizon, specifically those who purchased the device from vendors other than Verizon. According to users, the issue lies in the IMEI serial number not being registered in Verizon's database. Users claim that only Verizon-purchased Apple Watches can activate correctly, while those from other vendors require manual assistance from Verizon's engineering teams to register the IMEI number. Users have reported spending hours on the phone with Verizon support to resolve the issue, despite it being a seemingly common problem.