AT&T seemingly has no plans to support Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature
AT&T seemingly does not plan to support Apple’s iPhone Handoff, which lets one phone number move between two iPhones. T-Mobile is currently the only US carrier supporting it, while Verizon is expected to add support by the end of the year.
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AT&T seemingly does not plan to support Apple’s iPhone Handoff, which launched last week. The feature lets one phone number work across two iPhones, automatically switching it to whichever device the user picks up.
An AT&T spokesperson told CNET that the carrier sees potential in capabilities such as iPhone Handoff but is focused on existing eSIM activation and transfer options for compatible devices.
US carrier support
T-Mobile is currently the only US carrier supporting iPhone Handoff. It charges $5 per month for the feature. Apple said Verizon will add support by the end of the year, with more carriers to follow.
Outside the United States, Telekom Germany is a launch partner. Apple also said EE will add support by the end of the year.
iPhone Handoff requires carrier support. The article’s author said they tested the feature for a week on the iPhone 18 Pro lineup and found that the number switched automatically between the two phones.
What we know
- AT&T seemingly does not plan to support Apple’s iPhone Handoff.
- The feature allows one phone number to work across two iPhones.
- T-Mobile is currently the only US carrier supporting iPhone Handoff, charging $5 per month.
- Apple said Verizon will add support by the end of the year.
Trust: Single source
- The story relies on one publisher. A second independent confirmation has not been established from the cited sources.
- Sources: 9to5Mac.
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