Verizon sets $10 monthly fee for Apple iPhone handoff, double T‑Mobile’s price
Verizon will charge $10 a month for Apple’s iPhone Handoff service, twice the $5 monthly fee T‑Mobile offers, affecting users of the new iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro.
Key points
- Verizon announced a $10 monthly charge for iPhone Handoff.
- T‑Mobile charges $5 per month for the same feature.
- Handoff requires iOS 27, the same Apple account, and eSIM activation on both devices.
- Only one iPhone can have active cellular service at a time.
- Cancellation must be requested from the carrier; it does not stop automatically.
Verizon announced a monthly price of $10 for Apple’s iPhone Handoff feature.
The $10 fee is twice the $5 monthly charge that T‑Mobile set for the same service.
iPhone Handoff, introduced in iOS 27, lets a single phone number be shared between two active iPhones, such as the pocketable iPhone Duo and the iPhone 18 Pro.
Both iPhones must run iOS 27, be signed into the same Apple Account, and use eSIM activation; the setup occurs through Settings > Cellular.
Verizon said subscribers will retain full access to its 5G network on both devices, but only one phone can have active cellular service at a time.
Verizon announced the pricing when it opened pre‑orders for the new iPhone Duo, describing the feature as “coming soon” without a launch date.
If a user deletes an eSIM, the monthly charge does not stop automatically; cancellation must be done with the carrier.
Your questions, answered
What is iPhone Handoff?
iPhone Handoff lets a single phone number be shared between two active iPhones running iOS 27 and using the same Apple account.
How much does Verizon charge for iPhone Handoff?
Verizon charges $10 per month for the iPhone Handoff service.
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