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why does my number shown in mobile data display a different number?

  • April 10, 2026
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Checking my phone - the number shown under mobile data is a different number to my phone - everything works normally I think but I want to know why and how come I can’t edit it to show the correct number 

    Best answer by Hosai W

    Hi ​@FDobDob,

    Please can you now try the below steps.

    Open Settings
    Tap General
    Scroll down → tap Transfer or Reset iPhone
    Tap Reset
    Select Reset Network Settings
    Enter your passcode
    Confirm → tap Reset Network Settings

    Thanks,
    Hosai

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    iD Mobile Employee
    April 11, 2026

    Hi ​@FDobDob 

     

    Thank you for getting in touch with us.

     

    We understand your concern about seeing a different number listed under your mobile data settings.

     

    This can be cause by number porting, please confirm the make and model of your phone.

     

    Thank you,

     

    Zandile M 

    The iD Mobile Team 

     

     

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    FDobDobAuthor
    New Contributor
    April 11, 2026

    Thank you for responding, yes we ported over from 02, it’s an iPhone 14 on vs 26.4.1

     

    my husband has the same issue and his is an iPhone 13 same version of iOS 

    Lamiya C
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    April 11, 2026

    Hi ​@FDobDob ,

     

    Thanks for confirming that, and I’m really sorry for the confusion.

    What you’re seeing on both iPhones is a known display issue after a number port (from O2). The number shown under mobile data/eSIM settings can sometimes stay as a temporary or old profile number even after the correct ported number is active.
     

    Good news:
    • Your correct ported number is active and working normally
    • Calls, texts, and data are all using the right number
    • This is only a display label issue on the phone
     

    Unfortunately, iPhone doesn’t allow this number to be manually changed, as it’s controlled by the SIM/eSIM profile.
     

    You can try:
    • Restart both phones
    • Toggle Airplane Mode
    • Check for carrier settings updates

     

    Lamiya

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    FDobDobAuthor
    New Contributor
    April 11, 2026

    Thank you for responding - there doesn’t appear to be an option to update the carrier settings 

    Hosai W
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    April 13, 2026

    Hi ​@FDobDob,

    Could you please try the following.
     

    Go to Settings > Phone > My Number.

    If it’s wrong, tap and manually edit it to your correct iD Mobile number.

    Restart your iPhone afterwards.

    Thanks,
    Hosai

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    FDobDobAuthor
    New Contributor
    April 13, 2026

    Thank you for responding however I’ve tried changing the number in here but it doesn’t save 

    Hosai W
    iD Mobile Employee
    Hosai WAnswer
    iD Mobile Employee
    April 15, 2026

    Hi ​@FDobDob,

    Please can you now try the below steps.

    Open Settings
    Tap General
    Scroll down → tap Transfer or Reset iPhone
    Tap Reset
    Select Reset Network Settings
    Enter your passcode
    Confirm → tap Reset Network Settings

    Thanks,
    Hosai

    Did my comment help answer your question? If so, don't forget to mark the response as the Most Helpful Answer.