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AT&T declines to commit to Apple's iPhone Handoff feature

The carrier says it sees potential but remains focused on existing eSIM options as T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom lead adoption.

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What to know

  • Apple's iPhone Handoff lets users share one phone number across two iPhones, with the number intelligently routing to whichever device is picked up. T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom are first carriers to support it.
  • AT&T remains noncommittal, stating it sees potential but prioritizes existing eSIM options, suggesting no near-term plans to adopt the feature.
  • Verizon and EE plan to add support by year's end, indicating wider carrier adoption despite AT&T's hesitation.

“The carrier's emphasis on existing eSIM activation and transfer options seemingly indicates it doesn't have a complete grasp on how iPhone Handoff works, and why it's significantly more seamless than manually moving an eSIM back and forth between two iPhone models.”

Chance Miller, 9to5Mac editor-in-chief · 9to5Mac ↗

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    “While we see that there could be potential in capabilities like iPhone Handoff, our focus remains on delivering innovations that make life simpler and keep customers connected with confidence.”
    — AT&T spokesperson

    1. 2 outlets first by 9to5Mac, 14h ago · also MacRumors · read ↗

  2. background

    T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom become first carriers to support iPhone Handoff — T-Mobile launches iPhone Handoff in the United States at $5 per month. Deutsche Telekom in Germany offers the feature at €6.95 per month on plans without existing multi-SIM functionality. Apple says Verizon and EE will add support by year's end.

  3. background

    Apple launches iPhone Handoff in iOS 27 — Apple introduces a new feature in iOS 27 that allows users to switch between two iPhones while using the same phone number on each device. The number intelligently moves between devices based on which one is picked up.