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T-Mobile sets monthly fee for Apple's upcoming dual-phone feature
T-Mobile plans to charge $5 monthly for Apple's iPhone Handoff, according to 9to5Mac.
The short version
- Apple is introducing an iPhone Handoff feature allowing customers to use one mobile number across two separate devices.[9to5Mac]
- T-Mobile will charge subscribers $5 per month to use the capability.[9to5Mac]
- The tool launches with T-Mobile and Telekom Germany, while Verizon and EE plan to add support later this year.[9to5Mac]
Key facts
- T-Mobile will charge $5 monthly for Apple's new iPhone Handoff service.[9to5Mac]
- The iPhone Handoff feature enables a single telephone number to operate across two iPhones.[9to5Mac]
- The feature is rolling out initially through T-Mobile and Telekom Germany, with EE and Verizon scheduled to launch by year-end.[9to5Mac]
- Telekom Germany includes the capability within its MultiSIM service, which costs €6.95 per month or is packaged into select plans.[9to5Mac]
What remains uncertain
- Pricing models and rollout dates for future participating carriers, including Verizon and EE, have not been detailed.[9to5Mac]
Sources
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