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Verizon Is Going to Charge $10/Month for iPhone Handoff
Publication: Daring Fireball
Author: John Gruber
Source published: 18/10/2026, 22:20:06 UTC
Briefing created: 18/10/2026, 22:23:21 UTC
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Briefings
Verizon announced support for iPhone Handoff starting January 25, 2026, allowing users to switch between two compatible iPhones while keeping their Verizon number. The service costs $10/month on compatible models running iOS 27. This is a significant upgrade for Verizon's premium customers, though the specific iPhone 18 Pro model mentioned in the text is not yet confirmed as available.
Key points
- Verizon will support iPhone Handoff starting January 25, 2026, enabling seamless switching between two compatible iPhones while maintaining a single Verizon number.
- The service costs $10/month on compatible iPhone models running iOS 27, representing a $5/month increase compared to T-Mobile's current pricing.
Context
Verizon is expanding its premium service offerings with the new iPhone Handoff feature, which allows users to switch between two compatible iPhones while keeping their Verizon number. This is a significant upgrade for Verizon's premium customers, though the specific iPhone 18 Pro model mentioned in the text is not yet confirmed as available.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single post from Verizon and does not confirm the availability of the iPhone 18 Pro model or the specific iOS version compatibility beyond iOS 27. The $10/month cost is a forecast based on current pricing trends, and the exact date of service activation is stated as January 25, 2026, but the specific iPhone 18 Pro model mentioned in the text is not yet confirmed as available.
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