T-Mobile introduces $5 monthly fee for new iPhone Handoff feature

T-Mobile has announced a new monthly subscription fee for users looking to utilize Apple's latest iOS 27 feature, iPhone Handoff. This functionality allows customers to link a single phone number to two different iPhones, enabling them to switch which device is active for calls, texts, and cellular data. While the feature offers significant convenience for users who own multiple devices, T-Mobile has confirmed it will charge a $5 monthly fee for the service. Currently, this capability is exclusive to T-Mobile customers in the United States. Setting up the feature involves navigating to the eSIM section within the iOS Settings app and following the transfer prompts. Although the process is described as intuitive, the additional cost has drawn attention as the carrier seeks to monetize this new Apple integration.