EE announces iPhone Handoff pricing details for UK customers
UK mobile carrier EE has revealed pricing details for Apple's iPhone Handoff feature, becoming the first British operator to publish concrete rates. The multi-device eSIM capability will cost £5 per month on standard plans, but will be included at no additional charge on the Full Works Plus plan. Apple introduced the feature during its September keynote to allow users to sync a single phone number, calls, messages, and notifications across two compatible iPhone models. Carrier support is required to use the feature, with initial international rates ranging from $5 to $10 monthly in the United States.
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- ✓ EE will charge £5 per month for iPhone Handoff on its standard plans.
- ✓ iPhone Handoff will be included at no extra cost on EE's Full Works Plus plan.
- ✓ T-Mobile prices iPhone Handoff at $5 per month in the United States.
- ✓ Verizon prices iPhone Handoff at $10 per month in the United States.
What changed
EE published the first concrete pricing details for iPhone Handoff in the UK alongside its iPhone Duo preorder announcement.
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EE Reveals UK Pricing for Apple iPhone Handoff Feature
UK mobile carrier EE has revealed pricing details for Apple's iPhone Handoff feature, becoming the first British operator to publish concrete rates. The multi-device eSIM capability will cost £5 per month on standard plans, but will be included at no additional charge on the Full Works Plus plan. Apple introduced the feature during its September keynote to allow users to sync a single phone number, calls, messages, and notifications across two compatible iPhone models. Carrier support is required to use the feature, with initial international rates ranging from $5 to $10 monthly in the United States.
Why it matters
Apple designed iPhone Handoff to let users seamlessly transition between two devices using the same eSIM, such as switching to a secondary phone for a run or utilizing a backup unit. Carrier billing models for the capability are emerging globally as operators prepare for device deployments. U.S. competitors have set differing rates, with T-Mobile charging $5 per month and Verizon charging $10 per month.
What is confirmed
- EE will charge £5 per month for iPhone Handoff on its standard plans.
- iPhone Handoff will be included at no extra cost on EE's Full Works Plus plan.
- T-Mobile prices iPhone Handoff at $5 per month in the United States.
- Verizon prices iPhone Handoff at $10 per month in the United States.
What to watch next
- Additional UK carriers announcing pricing and launch timelines for iPhone Handoff
- Customer adoption rates and network performance reports following the feature's commercial release
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