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September 26, 2026
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Internet Connectivity

  • September 26, 2026
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Hi! 
I would love to know why 4g/5g connection can be so patchy in London & UK.

I do not get a signal in Liverpool Street or Stansted airport for example. When walking in my local area, connection can come and go every 20 steps!!

I travelled in Europe this summer and had perfect reception everywhere, including literally in the middle of nowhere.

My phone will say I have perfect connection but there just isn’t!

Considering the cost of bills and phones in the UK, is it simply chronic underinvestment? We are told how much is being invested by the operators but my experience leaves me skeptical!!

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    Gemma M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    September 28, 2026

    Hi ​@DKay10,

     

    We're sorry to hear about the issues you've been experiencing with your coverage.
     
    We appreciate how frustrating it can be when the service you're receiving doesn't match what you'd expect, particularly if the coverage checker is showing strong coverage in the areas where you're having problems.
     
    As a first step, we'd recommend checking the coverage checker again to see if there are any reported issues or maintenance affecting the locations concerned: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-support/coverage 
     
    If the issue persists, please contact our Live Chat team so they can investigate further and check whether there are any network-related issues affecting your service: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat 
     
    They'll be able to review your account and discuss any available options based on the outcome of their investigation.
     
    Regards,
     
    Gemma M
    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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    DKay10Author
    New Contributor
    September 29, 2026

    Hi Gemma, thanks for your response.

    There was an article on this in the Evening Standard, which addressed this. London has a terrible global ranking in terms connectivity.

    Apparently Kharkiv in an active war zone has better internet coverage than London!!
    Not having coverage in Stansted airport is very frustrating, especially as Ryanair no longer take paper tickets!!

    Regards