iPhone Handoff UK price: EE offers it free on top plan

In a move that could simplify how many people manage two iPhones, EE in the UK revealed pricing details for Apple’s iPhone Handoff. The feature, which lets two iPhones share the same mobile number via an eSIM and switch calls and messages between devices, is coming to EE customers as part of its iPhone Duo preorder.

Here’s what that means for everyday use: you can pick the right iPhone for the moment without worrying about missing a call or message. That could be handy for people who juggle work and personal devices, travelers who want a lighter setup, or anyone who wants to keep a second iPhone in a bag or at a gym.

EE has confirmed two pricing paths for iPhone Handoff. If you’re on EE’s Full Works Plus plan, Handoff will be free. If you’re on other EE plans, it will cost £5 per month on a rolling contract. Apple originally announced that T-Mobile, Verizon, EE, and Deutsche Telekom would support Handoff, with pricing details still to be finalized in several markets; EE’s move makes the UK the first to publicly price it as part of a carrier plan.

Apple has emphasized that Handoff requires carrier support, so customers should expect the feature to be phased in as carriers enable eSIM sharing across devices. EE notes that Handoff will be available by the end of the year, though the exact date isn’t nailed down yet. That timing aligns with the “coming soon” phrasing used during the September keynote when the feature was first introduced to UK audiences.

For readers who already use multiple iPhones or are considering a new Duo setup, the practical part is simple: once Handoff is live on EE, you can keep using the same number across both devices without swapping SIMs or reconfiguring lines. It’s a small change that could save you a few taps each day, especially if you switch devices during workouts, travel, or work events.

What matters next is timing. EE says the feature is coming by year’s end, but whether it lands on everyone’s plan exactly on the same day remains to be seen. If you’re an EE customer eyeing iPhone Duo, keep an eye on carrier updates and your plan’s features as the rollout approaches.