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Verizon to charge $10 monthly for Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature
Key points
- Verizon will charge $10/month for iPhone Handoff.
- iPhone Handoff enables one phone number across two iPhones.
- T-Mobile charges $5/month; Deutsche Telekom charges €6.95/month.
- AT&T currently has no plans to support the feature.
- Verizon's iPhone Handoff requires iOS 27.
- Verizon also announced the iPhone Duo.
- iPhone Handoff requires both devices to share the same Apple ID.
- EE is the first UK carrier to announce iPhone Handoff pricing.
- EE offers iPhone Handoff for free with its Full Works Plus plan.
- EE charges £5/month for iPhone Handoff on its other plans.
Verizon's Pricing for iPhone Handoff
Verizon has confirmed its pricing for Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature, setting the monthly cost at $10. This service allows customers to use a single Verizon phone number across two compatible iPhone models running iOS 27.
Feature Overview
iPhone Handoff, first previewed at WWDC and detailed at Apple's 'Surprise and Shine' event, provides flexibility for users to switch active status between devices while maintaining full access to Verizon’s 5G network. This means users can utilize devices like the iPhone Duo or iPhone 18 Pro with the same number.
Carrier Comparisons
Other carriers have also announced their pricing for iPhone Handoff. T-Mobile charges $5 per month, while Deutsche Telekom offers it through its MultiSIM service for €6.95 per month, or as part of existing plans. Verizon's $10 fee is twice that of T-Mobile.
AT&T has indicated it does not currently plan to support iPhone Handoff, stating its focus remains on existing eSIM activation and transfer options.
Updates
- Verizon's iPhone Handoff requires iOS 27.
- Verizon also announced the iPhone Duo.
- iPhone Handoff requires both devices to share the same Apple ID.
- EE is the first UK carrier to announce iPhone Handoff pricing.
- EE offers iPhone Handoff for free with its Full Works Plus plan.
- EE charges £5/month for iPhone Handoff on its other plans.
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How outlets covered it
UK carrier EE has announced pricing for Apple's iPhone Handoff feature, making it the first UK carrier to do so. iPhone Handoff allows users to use the same eSIM across multiple iPhones, enabling seamless switching between devices with the same mobile number. This provides flexibility for users who want to use different iPhones in various situations without missing communications.
Verizon announced it will offer Apple's iPhone Handoff feature for iOS 27 at a cost of $10 per month. This feature allows users to share a single eSIM number across two iPhones, with active use switching between devices.
Verizon announced it will charge $10 per month for Apple's new iPhone Handoff feature, which allows users to share a single phone number across two iPhones. This pricing is double T-Mobile's $5 monthly fee for the same service.