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Online new contracts are way better than my upgrade offers

  • April 21, 2026
  • 4 replies
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Hello,

I have been with ID for 2 years now, time finally came to upgrade. Unfortunately I feel like I'm getting scammed. All my upgrade offers are pretty rubbish and on other websites (offering ID mobile plans) like carphone warehouse etc. the deals are way better. Cheaper phones, cheaper plans and more data. 

I don't know what to do? Leave ID and come back? Sounds a bit silly and unnecessary hassle.

4 replies

  • New Contributor
  • April 21, 2026

You can't PAC transfer your number within iD. For better upgrade offers call iD's retention team on 08000490250


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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • April 22, 2026

Hi ​@Colligen 

Thank you for your post. I’m sorry to hear you feel disappointed with the upgrade offers you’ve seen.

 

Just to clarify, if you take out a new iD Mobile plan through a partner website (such as Carphone Warehouse or other retailers), this is still an iD Mobile contract. In many cases, it would be treated as a new line or an additional contract rather than a direct “upgrade” on your existing account, depending on how it’s set up at the point of sale.

 

Therefore, pricing, handset offers, and promotions can sometimes differ between our direct upgrade offers and those available through retail partners.

 

If you’re unsure what would be best for your situation, it may be worth comparing both options side by side before making a decision, as either route would still keep you with iD Mobile.

 

 

Thanks,

Marquerita

The iD Mobile Team


  • New Contributor
  • July 7, 2026

Could I take out a new contract through Carphone Warehouse then transfer my existing ID mobile number afterwards? Upgrade deals are not as good as new deals via CPW


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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • July 8, 2026

Hi ​@CHaynes92.

 

Thank you for your post.

 

I understand you’re looking into the available deals and wanting to keep your existing iD Mobile number.

 

Please note that iD Mobile does not support transferring a mobile number from one iD Mobile account to another. This means you would not be able to take out a new iD Mobile contract through Carphone Warehouse and then transfer your existing iD Mobile number onto that new iD Mobile account.

 

If you would like to keep your current number, you would need to discuss the available upgrade options on your existing account.

 

Thanks,

Marquerita

The iD Mobile Team