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T-Mobile to charge $5/month for Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature
Key points
- iPhone Handoff allows one phone number across two iPhones.
- T-Mobile will charge $5/month for the feature.
- Deutsche Telekom includes Handoff with its MultiSIM service.
- Apple's support page notes potential carrier fees.
- iPhone Handoff launches with iOS 27.
- iPhone Handoff allows switching active iPhone for calls, messages, and iCloud data.
- iPhone Handoff will be available to T-Mobile customers in the US and Deutsche Telekom users in Germany.
- Phones cannot use the same number simultaneously with iPhone Handoff.
- Users can set up iPhone Handoff through Settings or when activating a new iPhone.
- iPhone Handoff was mentioned at WWDC.
- iPhone Handoff was detailed at Apple's Surprise and Shine event on September 9.
- iPhone Handoff allows adding payment cards on one device to work on both.
- iPhone Handoff does not switch a paired Apple Watch between devices.
- Some wallet items like IDs and passes will not work with iPhone Handoff.
- AT&T will not support iPhone Handoff.
- AT&T cited existing eSIM activation and transfer options as its focus.
T-Mobile's Pricing for iPhone Handoff
T-Mobile has announced a $5 per month charge for customers wishing to use Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature. This feature, part of iOS 27, enables users to share a single phone number across two different iPhones, with the number instantly active on whichever device is picked up.
Apple's Announcement and Carrier Details
Apple introduced iPhone Handoff during its "Surprise and Shine" event, highlighting its ability to improve connectivity and facilitate transitions between cellular and Wi-Fi networks. Apple stated that T-Mobile and Telekom Germany would support the feature at launch, with Verizon and EE adding support later in the year. However, Apple did not disclose any potential carrier fees during its presentation.
Carrier Fees and MultiSIM Integration
Apple's support page for iPhone Handoff indicates that "carrier fees might apply" and advises customers to contact their carriers for details. While T-Mobile has set a direct monthly fee, Deutsche Telekom, which also supports the feature, does not charge a separate fee specifically for iPhone Handoff. Instead, it is integrated into their MultiSIM offering, which costs €6.95 per month, though some plans include one MultiSIM without additional cost.
Updates
- AT&T will not support iPhone Handoff.
- AT&T cited existing eSIM activation and transfer options as its focus.
- iPhone Handoff was mentioned at WWDC.
- iPhone Handoff was detailed at Apple's Surprise and Shine event on September 9.
- iPhone Handoff allows adding payment cards on one device to work on both.
- iPhone Handoff does not switch a paired Apple Watch between devices.
- Some wallet items like IDs and passes will not work with iPhone Handoff.
- iPhone Handoff launches with iOS 27.
- iPhone Handoff allows switching active iPhone for calls, messages, and iCloud data.
- iPhone Handoff will be available to T-Mobile customers in the US and Deutsche Telekom users in Germany.
- Phones cannot use the same number simultaneously with iPhone Handoff.
- Users can set up iPhone Handoff through Settings or when activating a new iPhone.
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How outlets covered it
AT&T has indicated it does not plan to support Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature, which allows a single phone number to move between two iPhones. This decision limits the feature's availability for AT&T subscribers, as carrier support is required for its functionality.
Apple has released iPhone Handoff as part of iOS 27, allowing users to share a single phone number across two iPhones for calls, messages, and app interactions. This feature simplifies managing multiple iPhones by eliminating the need for separate carrier accounts for each device.
T-Mobile will charge its US subscribers an additional $5 per month to use Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature, which allows a single eSIM number to be used across two iPhones. This feature, launching with iOS 27, enables users to switch their active iPhone for calls, messages, and iCloud data.
T-Mobile will charge customers $5 per month to use Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature, which allows a single phone number to be used across two iPhones. This pricing detail was not announced by Apple but confirmed by T-Mobile, while Deutsche Telekom integrates it into their existing MultiSIM offering.