Apple's Handoff Lets Two iPhones Share One Number, but T-Mobile Charges $5 a Month
T-Mobile will charge $5 a month for Apple's Handoff, which lets two iPhones share one number, per Android Authority.
The feature requires carrier support, so only a handful of carriers will initially support it and may charge customers more. T-Mobile says both phones should be able to use crucial features including calling, SMS, data and T-Satellite. Verizon is likely to add support in the coming months, according to the report.
Handoff lets a user use another iPhone with the same phone number, similar to how an Apple Watch can share a number. That ability gives the iPhone 18 Pro a more compelling selling point. Apple announced the iPhone 18 Pro last week. The report said the device lacks any significant upgrade other than its new chip, and the new camera Apple promoted adds a feature Android brands have had for years.
At launch, T-Mobile is the only U.S. carrier supporting Handoff. The carrier's $5 monthly fee applies to the service. Verizon's expected support would bring Handoff to more users, but the report did not say when Verizon would add it.
Editor's Summary
T-Mobile will charge $5 per month for Apple's Handoff feature, which lets two iPhones share one number, according to Android Authority. The feature requires carrier support, and Verizon is expected to add it in the coming months. Handoff gives the iPhone 18 Pro a key selling point even though the report says the device has few other major upgrades beyond its new chip.