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iD Mobile Employee
December 22, 2025
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Check out our iD Wrapped and enter to win a Nintendo Switch 2!

  • December 22, 2025
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What a year it’s been! Let’s look back at the best bits… and celebrate with a MASSIVE giveaway.

2025 has been a milestone year for iD Mobile. We turned 10, launched a perk-packed loyalty scheme, upgraded roaming for global travellers, welcomed even more new customers, and saw our iD Community grow bigger than ever.

It’s been one of those years where lots of things clicked into place - and where being an iD Mobile customer came with more value than ever before. This round-up takes you through our biggest changes and achievements - so you can catch up on what’s new. Plus, read on to the end to find out how you can win a Nintendo Switch 2 & Mario Kart World Bundle!

 

Celebrating 10 years of iD Mobile and over 2 million customers.

 

 

This year marked a huge moment for us: iD Mobile officially celebrated its 10th anniversary. A decade of flexible plans, smart features, and no-nonsense value - something we’re really proud of. And to celebrate the milestone, we launched something new for customers - iD Perks.

iD Perks is our loyalty platform packed with exclusive discounts and special deals from brands like Disney, Booking.com and Morrisons. It’s built to make everyday life a little easier - whether you’re booking a trip, planning a family day out, or just treating yourself.

As if turning 10 wasn’t enough, we also passed another major milestone: over 2 million customers now choose iD Mobile. That growth is powered by the features you tell us matter most, like Data Rolloverbill cappinginclusive roaming.

 

Award-winning value all year long.

 

2025 also brought recognition from some trusted names. iD Mobile was awarded Best Value Network by Trusted Reviews, spotlighting our focus on great prices without ever compromising on quality.

Our SIM Only plans also continued their strong award run, being recognised by Which? for the third year in a row, and the seventh time overall. It’s always encouraging to see our commitment to value reflected in awards, but it’s even better knowing those wins reflect what customers look for every day - simple, affordable, reliable mobile plans.

 

Roam Beyond add-ons: travel just got easier.

 

 

For people who travel outside Europe or head further afield for work or holidays, this was a standout update. In 2025 we launched Roam Beyond, a new way to stay connected when travelling in destinations outside our 50 Roam Free countries.

With Roam Beyond, customers can now buy data-only add-ons for popular global destinations including the USA, India, Australia and more. They’re flexible too. You can choose 1-day, 5-day or 10-day passes, with prices starting at just £5. Whether you’re planning a big adventure or a quick getaway, using your data abroad with iD Mobile is hassle-free and easy to manage.

 

The iD Community hits 150,000+ members.

 

One of the most exciting milestones this year was driven by you, as the iD Mobile Community grew past 150,000 members, making it one of the most active and supportive mobile communities in the UK.

The Community has become a go-to space for advice, tips, updates and friendly chat. It’s where people help each other solve problems, share their knowledge, ask questions and join in with competitions and discussions. This year’s growth shows just how much customers value having a space that’s more than just support. It’s a real community with personality and enthusiasm.

 

Major phone launches: the year’s biggest tech drops.

 

 

And of course, 2025 was packed with new phone launches from all the major players, giving customers even more choice when it comes to upgrading.

  • iPhone 17 series

Apple delivered bigger displays, smooth 120Hz ProMotion screens, upgraded cameras and new Apple Intelligence features, making the iPhone 17 lineup one of its most powerful and polished yet.

 

  • Samsung Galaxy S25 range

Samsung raised the bar again with stunning AMOLED displays, enhanced cameras and a suite of AI-powered tools to boost creativity, productivity and everyday usage.

 

  • Google Pixel 10 series

Google introduced the Tensor G5 chip, Gemini AI smarts and pro-level photography tools, making the Pixel 10 range perfect for creatives and Android fans wanting something fast, intuitive and camera-ready.

Fancy upgrading to an awesome new phone? Here at iD Mobile, we’ll continue to offer competitive deals across the latest flagship ranges, helping customers get the latest tech without stretching their budget.

 

The iD app: more powerful, more helpful.

 

Another big step forward this year came from something many of you use every day… the iD Mobile app!

With ratings now sitting above 4 stars on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, the app continues to get smoother and smarter. Some of the standout features you enjoyed this year include:

  • Managing multiple plans in one place.
  • Tracking your data, minutes and texts.
  • Setting bill caps and controls for spending.
  • Enabling or disabling roamingpremium calls, and other services.
  • Viewing and managing your allowances, bills and add-ons.

It’s all about making it easier to stay in control, whenever and wherever you like.

 

Wrapping up an eventful year.

 

 

As we wrap up 2025, it’s clear we’ve got a lot to be proud about – expanding how you roam, growing the iD Community, improving the app, and supporting the latest phone launches with great value deals. And our 10 year anniversary, of course! Thanks for being part of it. Whether you joined recently or have been with us for years, we appreciate every bit of your support.

To keep the celebration going, we’re starting the new year with an incredible giveaway for the Community! We have the ultimate next-gen gaming experience waiting for one lucky winner.

Here’s what’s up for grabs: A brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 & Mario Kart World Bundle.

To enter, just answer the following question in the comments below:

 

What was your proudest or happiest achievement of 2025?

 

We’ll randomly select one winner from the replies.

Entries close at 23:59 on 15th January. We’ll announce the lucky iD Community winner shortly after to ensure some extra cheer to start the year!

We’ll notify the winner by direct message here on the Community, so please keep an eye on your inbox. Good luck, and Happy New Year!

Terms & Conditions

  1. To enter this promotion, participants must register with the iD Mobile Community and provide an answer to the question on the corresponding topic thread: “Check out our iD Wrapped and enter to win a Nintendo Switch 2!”
  2. No purchase necessary.
  3. The closing date for entries is 23:59 on 15th January 2026. One prize will be awarded:
  • Nintendo Switch 2 & Mario Kart World Bundle
  1. This promotion is open to all UK residents aged over 18 years (except for employees and their families of the Promoter and their group of companies, agents (including affiliates), suppliers and anyone connected with this promotion).
  2. Only 1 entry per person is permitted, duplicate entries will not be entered into the draw.
  3. The Promoter may, in its absolute discretion, disqualify any entries which it feels do not comply with these terms and conditions or where any form of bad faith is suspected.
  4. The entry must be submitted personally by the entrant. Entries by third parties, collective entries or multiple entries will be disqualified.
  5. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for lost or incomplete entries.
  6. One winner will be selected at random by an independent person from all correct and eligible entries received. The winner will be notified by email or by private message on the Community platform and will be asked to reply within 7 days of receipt of the notification. If the Promoter does not receive confirmation from the winner that they accept the prize by this time, the Promoter reserves the right to withdraw the offer/prize. The prize will be delivered within 30 days of acceptance.
  7. The prize is non-transferable and non-refundable and cannot be exchanged by a winner for an alternative. The Promoter reserves the right to replace the prize with a similar value prize.
  8. The decision of the Promoter is final and binding and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome of this promotion. We make no representation or warranty in relation to the prizes provided and to the fullest extent permitted by law, we shall have no liability to you in relation to any prize, its fitness for purpose, merchantability or otherwise.
  9. Upon request, the initials and county of the winner will be available by sending an SAE to the Promoter at the address below. Such requests should not be sent until 28 days after the draw.
  10. If you are the winner of this promotion, you will be asked to agree to participate in any publicity arising from the prize draw which the Promoter may reasonably require. The Promoter will also have the right to use each winner’s surname and country of residence for advertising and promotional purposes in connection with the promotion in all media without further notice and without the need to make payment to the winners.
  11. iD Mobile takes your privacy and security of your personal data seriously. Our Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use personal information in accordance with current UK data protection legislation. Our privacy policy can be found at idmobile.co.uk/legal/privacy-and-cookies.
  12. By entering this promotion, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  13. English law applies to these terms and conditions. Promoter: iD Mobile, Currys Group Limited, 1 PORTAL WAY, London, W3 6RS.
  14. iD Mobile hold the right to change the start and/or end date of the competition at any given time.
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    New Contributor
    January 1, 2026

    This year I moved 3 hours away from my home in the south of the UK up north to be closer to my mum. She takes care of my very elderly grandparents alone and I wanted to help where I could and spend more time with them all. I was proud I was able to move all that way and find a new job after my contract ended at my job down south. I’d love to play the new fire emblem game on the Nintendo switch 2 when it comes out around February 2026 but affording a new games console is pretty hard right now - thanks for the opportunity ID

     

    Luisa 

    Active Contributor
    January 1, 2026

    Launching my new business.

    New Contributor
    January 1, 2026

    My happiest moment in 2025 was a trip to Madeira to compete in Masters Athletics, meeting new friends, one of whom invited my friends and I to her yoga retreat in the Madeira Mountains where we spent a wonderful evening wtih amazing views, doing yoga, sauna, pool and enjoying a nourishing meal. 

    Active Contributor
    January 1, 2026

    Travelling to America, on my own, to see my youngest son marry a wonderful lady, with his 6 year old son (from a previous marriage) by his side. My grandson clearly adores his stepmum.

    I’d not been able to travel to see them for a couple of years and it was so good to renew that relationship properly - one that is kept alive through WhatsApp video calls.

    I'm not a traveller by nature, so it takes a lot to get me to go to the other side of the world on my own, but it was definitely worth all the stress! I wouldn’t have missed it for the world, despite leaving my terminally ill partner in the care of others so that I could go. Our fantastic neighbours were such a help and reassurance. 
    Definitely the highlight of 2025 for me!

    Happy New Year everyone. 

    Alistair Dandy
    New Contributor
    New Contributor
    January 1, 2026

    My proudest achievement of 2025 was making a major career change and successfully passing my first certification exam on the path to becoming a Platform Architect. It was a huge step toward the future I want to build, and seeing that hard work pay off was incredibly rewarding.

    Active Contributor
    January 1, 2026

    My happiest moment of 2025 came in the early hours of the 31st of December.

    It had been a terrible year.  In January I had been swimming in one of the lochs in Shetland.  It was bitterly cold in the water.  I should have been wearing my wetsuit, but was braving the cold in my budgie smugglers and a woolly hat.  Suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my leg and was dragged under the water.  I forced my eyes open despite the incredible pain to see a shark gnawing on my half-torn off leg.  I blacked out and when I came to there was one whole leg and one leg that was just strips of skin hanging down from the hip.  I had lost everything below the hip, the knee, the foot, the lot. There was plenty of blood in the water, but I managed to scramble to the bank and pull myself out of the water.  I knew some first aid so ripped the elastic from my budgie smugglers to fashion a tourniquet to stem the arterial bleed.

    Somehow I managed to struggle to my car parked close by.  I dragged myself into the drivers seat, but the car having a manual gearbox meant that I needed a foot to press on the clutch pedal, and that foot was missing, and the stump of my leg wasn’t long enough to reach.  My remaining right foot could work the accelerator and brake pedals, but that was no use without the clutch.  I was beginning to rue the day that I had turned down an electric car, which had just two pedals.

    It was 10 miles to the hospital, and no-one around for miles at this time in the morning.  I had no choice but to hop there.  Four hours later I passed out as I crashed through the hospital door.  From then on I was unconscious until a week later when I woke up in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit.  I was connected to an array of drips and electronic monitoring machines.

    I was in the hospital for a month before I started the physiotherapy, which I felt was unnecessary as I had proven my ability to hop 10 miles to the hospital.  Nevertheless I went through the motions and was then fitted with a prosthetic leg.  

    A couple of weeks later I was let out of the hospital and was doing my best to get around on the fake leg.  All of the routine things that we do were so much harder: having a shower, riding my unicycle, dancing, doing star jumps etc.  

    I fell into a deep depression, hardly able to motivate myself each day, so it was a miraculous life changing event when I woke up early in the morning on the 31st of December 2025.  The blankets were poking up more than usual so I looked under the sheets, and you will never believe what I saw… my leg had grown back overnight!!

    New Contributor
    January 1, 2026

    We saved up and bought a car :)

    Glowworm
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    Active Contributor
    January 1, 2026

    After 5 years at university and 7 years post graduate training, I finally became fully qualified in my job in 2025!

    New Contributor
    January 1, 2026

    My happiest achievement of 2025 was when I found out how to achieve inner happiness without any physical matter, it does sound easy but more that 80% are deeply struggling to find this. There is 400% increase in mental health services for children (in last 10y) and 80% increase in adult mental health service. The secret is easy to find but hard to accept.   

    New Contributor
    January 1, 2026

    My happiest achievement this year was saving up enough to take the family to Disneyland Paris, and making beautiful memories that will last forever.