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inadequate services data unusable, calls dropping and texts not received

  • January 2, 2026
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Since moving from EE  it’s becoming increasingly frustrating I am unable to use the phone for any sort of browsing texts or calls. When I do a speed test at home while I’m getting 2 bars of 5G coverage it won’t load up web pages, the speed test came back at 6mbps which is ridiculous for what was advertised. It used to be in the hundreds with EE, internet used to be instant. I’m constantly getting calls dropping and texts not coming through. Confirmation codes to log onto sites don’t come through which has been a nightmare for me. It’s not just at home. I went to Meadowhall even on a quiet evening it was impossible to use my phone at all, recently in York it was the same. Couldn’t even load maps, I was lost! 
It’s just happening far too often it’s not usable. I want to know if this contract can be ended early I want to go back to a good network I feel absolutely scammed.

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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • January 30, 2026

Hi ​@Vonny81 

Thank you for getting in touch with us, I am so sorry that you are experiencing these issues. 

Please use the following link to check the coverage in your area:
https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/coverage
or try to reinsert your SIM, or try your SIM in another phone. This will determine whether the issue is with the handset or with the SIM card itself.

If the issue persists, please try the following steps for iPhone:
Go to Settings.
Tap Phone.
Tap My Number.
Use the delete button to remove the old number.
Use the keypad to enter the new number.
Tap Save.
1. Go to Settings
2. Messages
3. Turn off iMessage.
4. Go to General
5. Reset
6. Reset Network Settings.
7. Once the iPhone is open.
8. Go to Settings
9. Messages Turn ON iMessage.
10.This will recognize the new sim and have it verified.


Network settings for Samsung:
Go to Settings
Tap General management
Select Reset
Choose Reset network settings
Confirm by tapping Reset settings

Thank you,
Zandile