Which Garmin watches support LTE?
Garmin offers LTE connectivity on a relatively small number of watches. This includes the older Forerunner 945 LTE as well as newer watches with built-in inReach, which use LTE for features such as messaging, calls, LiveTrack and safety functions without needing a nearby phone.
Garmin devices with Cellular
| Compare | Model | Cellular | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garmin MARQ Adventurer (Gen 3) | Yes (LTE) | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Athlete (Gen 3) | Yes (LTE) | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Aviator (Gen 3) | Yes (LTE) | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Commander (Gen 3) | Yes (LTE) | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Diver (Gen 3) | Yes (LTE) | October 2026 | |
| Garmin MARQ Golfer (Gen 3) | Yes (LTE) | October 2026 | |
| Garmin fēnix 9 Pro inReach | Show 5 variants | ||
| Garmin D2 Mach 2 Pro 51 mm | Yes (LTE for messaging and voice after landing) | April 2026 | |
| Garmin quatix 8 Pro 47 mm | Yes (LTE via built-in inReach services) | January 2026 | |
| Garmin Bounce 2 | Yes (LTE subscription required) | September 2025 | |
| Garmin fēnix 8 Pro | Show 3 variants | ||
| Garmin Bounce | Yes (LTE subscription required) | November 2022 | |
| Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE | Yes (LTE Cat M1; subscription required) | June 2021 | |
| Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music LTE | Yes (4G LTE, Verizon) | January 2019 | |
What to know about Garmin Cellular
Garmin’s LTE implementation is not the same across every watch. The Forerunner 945 LTE mainly uses LTE for tracking, spectator messaging and safety features, and it cannot make normal phone calls over LTE. Newer watches with built-in inReach offer a broader set of LTE features, including voice calls, voice messages, text messaging and LiveTrack. An active subscription is required, and LTE coverage varies by country and network availability.
Which one should you buy?
If you want LTE today, I would choose one of Garmin’s newer inReach-enabled watches rather than the Forerunner 945 LTE. The fēnix 9 Pro inReach is the strongest all-round option for outdoor and multisport use, while the quatix 8 Pro and D2 Mach 2 Pro make more sense if marine or aviation features are important. The Forerunner 945 LTE only really makes sense now if you find one cheaply and mainly want phone-free tracking and safety features.
Product specifications are maintained in the Gadgets & Wearables database and can change as manufacturers add features, revise regional availability or discontinue models.