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PDP Authentication Error

  • June 20, 2026
  • 7 replies
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Currently on holiday in France (3rd day) been impacted with a PDP authentication error. Attempted network reset, airplane mode and other resolutions to resolve and will not correct. I can see from other posts this appears to be an ID Mobile issue. I appreciate it’s a low cost sim provider but if I knew I’d need to get an ESim every time I travelled abroad I would have stuck with a more mainstream provider who offers reliable overseas coverage as part of their plan.

 

Anyone have any fixes beyond the turn it off and on again?

7 replies

Seems to be an ID Mobile issue as I have the same issue (just seemed to have happened now) and we are in Italy. 


I have the same issue in the Netherlands. Do we just need to wait then?


  • New Contributor
  • June 20, 2026

Have the same issue in Portugal, downloaded eSIM, nothing seems to work? 


  • New Contributor
  • June 20, 2026

I am in Budapest and have the same issue!!  I’m stressing because I need it to access my travel documents whilst travelling around the city 


  • New Contributor
  • June 20, 2026

ID Mobile chat bot not much use either and customer service closed until Monday!


  • New Contributor
  • June 20, 2026

Same issue in Spain 


Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • June 22, 2026

Hi ​@HermoineGranger, ​@Federica Grilli, ​@TravelingScott, ​@JM24, ​@Helenjayne123 and ​@Davidh400,

 

We're really sorry to hear you're experiencing this while you're away, and we completely understand how frustrating it must be, especially when you've already tried the usual troubleshooting steps.

 

A PDP Authentication Error doesn't necessarily indicate a fault with the iD Mobile network itself. It can also occur due to a temporary issue with the roaming network, SIM registration, or the mobile data session between the handset and the network.

 

As you've already tried a network reset and Airplane Mode, we'd also recommend:

  • Manually selecting one of our roaming partners in country that you’re currently roaming in, then switching back to Automatic if it doesn't connect.
  • Checking that Data Roaming is enabled on your device.
  • Removing and reinserting your SIM (if you're using a physical SIM).
  • If possible, testing your SIM in another compatible handset to see whether the issue follows the SIM or remains with the device.

 

If the issue still persists after trying the above, we'd recommend contacting our Live Chat team so they can run further checks on your line and, if necessary, escalate the issue for further investigation.

 

We hope you're back up and running as soon as possible so you can enjoy the rest of your holiday.

 

Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team