EE becomes first UK mobile network to confirm iPhone Handoff support

Mobile operator EE looks set to become the first UK network to introduce support for Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature, which allows customers to easily switch back and forth between two iPhone models with the same mobile number (sharing the same active eSIM). But you’ll need to take one of their most premium plans or pay a bit extra to benefit.

We initially overlooked the new feature (credits nyoxy for the nudge) because it came buried underneath a mass of iPhone Duo launch announcements (we’re focused more on the network side). But crucially iPhone Handoff is a new iOS 27 feature that requires carrier support in order to function. So far neither O2 nor VodafoneThree (Vodafone and Three UK) have announced support for this, although they surely will.

The catch is that to get this from EE you’ll need to take their Full Works Plus plan, or take it for £5 per month extra on a rolling contract. But it’s also possible that EE’s boast of being the “first UK network to offer iPhone Handoff” may yet be premature, as they’re currently still listing it as “coming soon” (no solid launch date). As a rule, it’s usually wise not to claim “first” on something until it’s actually available.