Verizon Sets $10 Monthly Fee for Apple iPhone Handoff Feature on iOS 27

Verizon confirmed that it will charge customers $10 per month to use Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature. This pricing announcement follows similar disclosures from T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom, marking the latest carrier to define costs for the service.

The $10 monthly fee is twice the amount T-Mobile charges for the same capability. As spotted by MacRumors, Verizon announced the pricing shortly after Apple’s event. The service allows users to share a single phone number across two compatible iPhones running iOS 27, a feature first previewed at WWDC.

Carrier Pricing and Support Details

Apple initially announced that T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom would support iPhone Handoff, with Verizon and EE expected to follow. T-Mobile confirmed a $5 monthly fee, while Deutsche Telekom integrated the feature into its existing MultiSIM service. That service costs €6.95 per month unless already included in a customer’s plan.

Verizon’s statement emphasized the flexibility of using a single number across devices like the iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro. Customers can switch active status between devices while maintaining full access to Verizon’s 5G network. The feature will be available on compatible iPhone models running iOS 27.

Competitor Stances and Market Context

AT&T appears to have no plans to support Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature. According to CNET, AT&T acknowledged the potential benefits of the service but stated it is focused on its existing eSIM activation and transfer options. This contrasts with the proactive pricing strategies of Verizon, T-Mobile, and Deutsche Telekom.

UK carrier EE became the first to disclose costs, offering the feature free on top plans or for £5 monthly on others. This global rollout highlights varying carrier strategies for monetizing Apple’s new multi-device capability.

What should you do?

Users interested in iPhone Handoff should review their current carrier plans to understand potential additional costs. Verizon customers should verify if their specific plan includes the feature or if the $10 fee applies. Those on other carriers should check for similar multi-SIM or number-sharing options that may already be included.

What to do and how to stay safe

• Hardware-backed key storage prevents attackers from extracting credentials even if they gain physical access to the device.
• Mobile device management enforces consistent security policies across diverse operating systems and hardware configurations.
• Application sandboxing limits the damage a compromised app can cause by restricting its access to other data and system resources.

Mobile device security requires a layered approach combining hardware, software, and policy controls. Enable encryption, use strong passcodes, and keep your operating system updated to protect your data.

Step-by-step guide: Mobile Device Security: How to Protect Data Beyond Passwords

General security guidance from the Threat Times newsroom. It is not confirmed advice from the organisations named in this story.