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paying bill but cant use data

  • April 22, 2026
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This sim is for my child, for a few months i have been paying the bill and he hasn't been able to make calls or text anyone nor can he use his data, paying for a service that isnt working? 

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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • April 22, 2026

Hi ​@KathrynReynolds 

 

Thank you for getting in touch with us. I’m sorry to hear this I understand how frustrating it must be, especially as you’ve been paying for a service your child hasn’t been able to use.

 

We absolutely appreciate how important it is that the SIM works as expected for calls, texts, and data, and I can see why you’d be concerned if none of these services have been working for a few months.

 

You can also check the coverage in your area using the following link:
https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/coverage

Additionally, you may want to try the following steps:

For iPhone (iOS) – Reset Network Settings:
Go to Settings → General.
Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone → Reset → Reset Network Settings.
Confirm the reset when prompted.
Once complete, return to the home screen and restart your iPhone.

For Samsung – Reset Network Settings:
From the Home screen, swipe up to access Apps → Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Network Operators.
Turn Select Automatically on or off.
Alternatively:
Go to Settings → General Management → Reset → Reset Network Settings.
Confirm by tapping Reset Settings.

 

Thank you,

 

Zandile m

The iD Mobile Team 

 


  • New Contributor
  • May 20, 2026

This is happening to me too for the past month. I reset the network settings and it still hasn’t fixed the problem, and my bill has been paid the past 2 months.


This is happening to me too for the past month. I reset the network settings and it still hasn’t fixed the problem, and my bill has been paid the past 2 months.

I left ID and went to a different network, honestly best thing i done 


  • New Contributor
  • May 20, 2026

Were you able to fix it by resetting your network settings or did you just change network instead?


Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • May 21, 2026

Hi ​@Zh733,

 

I am so sorry to hear of the issues that you are facing.

 

A network reset does generally fix the issue, however if you are able to provide your postcode, I can check the coverage for the area that you are facing issues with. 

 

​Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Medai Team