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March 20, 2025

iphone not receiving calls or messages

  • March 20, 2025
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I changed from Three to ID Mobile with the switch occurring yesterday, 19th March which also transferred my number with a PAC code. However, my phone cannot receive any calls (I can call out though) or receive any text messages or send text messages. I am able to send iMessages via my iCloud account but not my number. 

I have worked through the processes noted for the iPhone in regards to not being able to receive calls/messages etc but it hasn’t sorted out the issue. Does this mean that my number hasn’t actually transferred as yet even though I’m being told the switch has completed? The email did come later than it was meant too but I’ve not received any text messages from ID Mobile confirming the switch or transfer on my phone so something definitely isn’t right. Hoping somebody here can help if not I will do a live chat in the morning.

Thank you

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    T21JMFAuthor
    Active Contributor
    March 24, 2025

    Yes I contacted live chat, they have escalated the problem to their tech team who is meant to be contacting me via email, they said 48 hours, as yet not heard anything.

    Kash M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    March 25, 2025

    Hi ​@T21JMF,

    Please let us know if you don’t have a response within the timescale mentioned and we can assist you further.

    If you require further assistance please get back to us here and we can PM you.

     

    Kash

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    T21JMFAuthor
    Active Contributor
    March 25, 2025

    Well I still haven’t had a response from the Tech team and it’s been a week now since the transfer so if this problem doesn’t get sorted soon I’ll be cancelling everything and going elsewhere because I cannot be paying for something I am not getting. It’s my sons phone and I need his phone working properly so right now I am not that happy with the change to ID Mobile.

    New Contributor
    March 25, 2025

    I am having exactly the same problem with my son’s phone.  Got an email to say all ported successfully on Saturday 22nd but since then he can make calls and send texts but cannot receive calls or texts and it says number not recognised.  Had a new SIM card and also done numerous network resets and nothing has worked.  Contacted id help and they have raised a case and I should hear back anytime now by email.   It looks like a common fault but I am not happy with the service so far.
     

    it’s a safety issue when you cannot contact your son when he is out.  I have only got until Sunday to give phone back as my 14 day is up then.  Any help welcome 

    T21JMFAuthor
    Active Contributor
    March 25, 2025

    I have cancelled the contract, done another live chat and was told there was no record of my previous conversation with them Saturday, no notes on my account and no escalation made. The amount of time it’s taken to get this far it would have gone over the 14 days by the time it may have finally got sorted so I decided to cancel the contract. They’ve immediately disconnected the SIM but cannot give me a PAC code for another 24 hrs so my son will be without a phone for a few days. I’ll definitely not use ID Mobile again and definitely won’t recommend them to anyone!!!!

    Tyler C
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    March 26, 2025

    Hey there ​@T21JMF, we’re very sorry to hear about your poor experience and that you’ve decided to leave. We wish you all the best with your new network.

     

    Thanks,

    Tyler

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    Tyler C
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    March 26, 2025

    Hey there ​@T21JMF, we’re very sorry to hear that.

     

    I don’t believe the technical team would contact yourself via email, as they’re usually an internal team only. Therefore, you will need to re-contact the team you contacted intitially within the time-frame you were given for them to check for updates from the technical team for you.

     

    Also, just to try help here, what phone do you have please?

     

    Is the phone number showing incorrectly in settings?

     

    Thanks,

    Tyler

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    March 31, 2025

    I have exactly the same issue. Not receiving calls or sms but can call out and message on all other platforms (WhatsApp etc.)

    I have configured the Phone number etc 0 instead of +44.

    Reset network several times.

    switch on and off everything.

    this is an absolute sham that idmobile have a known issue and can’t resolve.

    I'm now on day 4 from switch over. This is my work and social phone so is causing all manor of problems not least banking apps as I can’t verify anything as  they all need to send text message for verification.

    its a brand new iPhone 15 supplied by idmobile (new not refurbished)

    does anyone have any positive experience or resolve?

    iD Mobile Employee
    March 31, 2025

    Hello ​@Oneminimalman 

     

    Thanks for getting in touch. 

     

    We are very sorry to hear you are experiencing issues with the service. 

    To clarify, the number would need to start with +44 in your handset settings to avoid issues.

    Can you please amend this and let us know if there are any changes?

     

    Thanks, 

     

    Natalie 

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    March 31, 2025

    It did originally but I was advised by your team to change it to 0 as this would resolve the issue. 
    it didn’t. 
    should I change it back?