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Using my phone to call France

  • May 27, 2026
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Why cant i use my phone to call france from UK also is it possible to call a French number while in france from my uk phone

    Best answer by Gemma M

    Hi ​@lawrence,

     

    Thanks for getting in touch.

     

    Calls to French numbers are not included within your standard UK allowance, whether you are calling France from the UK or calling a French number while you are in France, you can read more about this here: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-support/international-and-roaming-charges.

     

    To make these calls, you would need to make sure your bill cap allows international usage.

     

    Current charges are:

    • £0.18 per minute to French mobile numbers
    • £0.07 per minute to French landlines

    If your bill cap is set too low or at £0, the calls may not connect.

     

    You can increase the bill cap in the iD Mobile app:

    • Open the app
    • Go to My Services
    • Select Bill Cap
    • Increase the amount and save the changes

     

    Once updated, wait a few minutes and then try the call again.

     

    Regards,

     

    Gemma M

    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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    Gemma M
    iD Mobile Employee
    Gemma MAnswer
    iD Mobile Employee
    May 28, 2026

    Hi ​@lawrence,

     

    Thanks for getting in touch.

     

    Calls to French numbers are not included within your standard UK allowance, whether you are calling France from the UK or calling a French number while you are in France, you can read more about this here: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-support/international-and-roaming-charges.

     

    To make these calls, you would need to make sure your bill cap allows international usage.

     

    Current charges are:

    • £0.18 per minute to French mobile numbers
    • £0.07 per minute to French landlines

    If your bill cap is set too low or at £0, the calls may not connect.

     

    You can increase the bill cap in the iD Mobile app:

    • Open the app
    • Go to My Services
    • Select Bill Cap
    • Increase the amount and save the changes

     

    Once updated, wait a few minutes and then try the call again.

     

    Regards,

     

    Gemma M

    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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