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Apr 22, 2026 4:16 PM UTC
Question

paying bill but cant use data

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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    Zandile M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    Apr 22, 2026 5:14 PM UTC

    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 

     

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    New Contributor
    May 20, 2026 2:02 PM UTC

    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.

    New Contributor
    May 20, 2026 2:04 PM UTC

    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 2:05 PM UTC

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

    Gemma M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    May 21, 2026 11:47 AM UTC

    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

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