iPhone Handoff cost by carrier: what Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T charge
What the new iOS 27 feature does, what each carrier charges, and whether it is worth paying for.
iPhone Handoff costs $5/mo on T-Mobile, which already supports it, and $10/mo on Verizon, which says support is coming soon. AT&T hasn't announced plans. Over a year, Verizon's fee comes to $120 against T-Mobile's $60.
iPhone Handoff price by carrier
What iPhone Handoff does
iPhone Handoff is a carrier feature in iOS 27 that lets one phone number work on two compatible iPhones, such as the foldable iPhone Duo and an iPhone 18 Pro. The number is active on one iPhone at a time, and you choose which one. It is not a second line with its own number.
Reporting on the feature says both iPhones need to be signed in to the same Apple Account, with Messages in iCloud turned on, so texts and calls stay in sync when you switch. Check your carrier's requirements before you buy a second iPhone for it.
Is it worth paying for?
It mainly helps people who carry two iPhones, such as a small phone for going out and a larger one for work, and don't want two numbers. If you only switch phones now and then, moving your eSIM between iPhones is free; our eSIM guide explains how. If you're choosing a carrier partly for this, the $5 difference adds up to $60 a year.
Not the same as Apple Handoff
Apple's older Handoff feature, which lets you start something on one Apple device and pick it up on another, is free and doesn't involve your carrier. iPhone Handoff is a separate, carrier-billed feature for your phone number.
Questions
How much does iPhone Handoff cost?
$5 a month on T-Mobile, plus taxes and fees, and $10 a month on Verizon once it launches there. AT&T has not announced support.
What does iPhone Handoff do?
It lets one phone number move between two compatible iPhones running iOS 27, such as an iPhone Duo and an iPhone 18 Pro. The number is active on one iPhone at a time, and you switch which one is active.
When will Verizon support iPhone Handoff?
Verizon says support is coming soon, and Apple said Verizon would add it before the end of 2026. Verizon has not given a date.
Is iPhone Handoff the same as Apple Handoff?
No. Apple's older Handoff feature, which moves apps and tasks between your Apple devices, is free and has nothing to do with your carrier. iPhone Handoff is a carrier feature for your phone number.
- Verizon iPhone Duo announcement, via 9to5Mac and MacRumors, Oct 16, 2026
- Digital Trends, "Apple's iPhone Handoff is expanding," Oct 2026
- CNET reporting on AT&T's response, via JournalArta, Oct 17, 2026
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