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Serious Network and SMS Reception Issues – Request for Contract Cancellation Option

  • August 6, 2025
  • 8 replies
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Dear iD Mobile Team,

 

I switched from Vodafone to iD Mobile three months ago, mainly attracted by the competitive phone offers you had. However, since then, I have been facing serious issues that are making my daily life significantly harder.

 

  1. SMS Reception Problems: I am unable to receive messages from many companies, especially verification codes (OTP messages). These messages arrive after a day or two, or sometimes not at all. This is a major problem for me, as I rely on these codes for essential services. I cannot understand why this issue persists, but it is causing me significant inconvenience.
  2. Misleading Coverage and Internet Performance: Before purchasing the SIM, I checked your coverage and internet speed maps, which showed full 4G coverage for both my home and workplace. Unfortunately, in reality, the network reception is extremely poor in these locations. This discrepancy between the coverage map and actual service quality is very disappointing and misleading.

 

 

Given these ongoing problems, I would like to know if it is possible to cancel my contract without penalty after these three months. The network speed claims and SMS reliability were key factors in my decision, and both have failed to meet expectations.

 

Please advise me on what steps I can take regarding this matter, as these issues are critical for my daily communication and work.

 

I look forward to your urgent response.

8 replies

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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • September 30, 2025

Hello ​@Tolgaaydin 

 

Thank you for getting in touch. 

We are very sorry for the delay in response.

 

Do you still require assistance with this matter?

 

Thanks, 

Natalie 


  • Active Contributor
  • April 3, 2026

I had a serries of calls from 3. Since then I have not been able to use my phone when away from home.


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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • April 3, 2026

Hi ​@Useidmobile 

 

Thank you for getting in touch with us.

I’m sorry to hear you’re having trouble using your phone when you’re away from home.

 

This could be related to your network settings or account changes, so we’ll need to take a closer look for you.

In the meantime, please try:

Turning your phone off and on again
Checking that mobile data is turned on
Making sure there are no network restrictions or bars showing

 

Please confirm the make and model of your phone.

 

Thank you,

 

Zandile M 

The iD Mobile Team 


  • Active Contributor
  • April 3, 2026

Hi

It is a Samsung Galexy 35 5G.

 


  • Active Contributor
  • April 9, 2026

I do not have a service. Wifi is ok.


  • Active Contributor
  • April 9, 2026

Is it possible to transfer my account to Three


  • Active Contributor
  • April 9, 2026

I do not have a service so I need an alternative.

Is it possible to transfer this account to Three.

 


  • Active Contributor
  • April 9, 2026

I had a serries of calls from 3. Since then I have not been able to use my phone when away from home.

I have had the same problem. Can you sort it?