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April 15, 2026
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Loss of ID Network Coverage

  • April 15, 2026
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Hi Customer services

Commuting in my car daily, my navigator looses network connection. Does ID system have coverage issues in some area in London & UK. Car navigation is impossible without maps, many times lost and stuck in heavy traffic.  

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    Owethu M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    April 16, 2026

    Hi ​@Mayid

     

    I’m really sorry to hear this I can appreciate how stressful that must be when you’re relying on navigation in busy London traffic.

     

    📶 Coverage explanation

    iD Mobile uses the Three network, and while we do provide UK-wide coverage, it’s important to note that:

    • Coverage can vary by location, especially in:
    • Busy urban areas (like parts of London with heavy congestion or tall buildings)
    • Underground or enclosed roads
    • Areas with network congestion at peak times

    So yes — it is possible to experience temporary signal drops or reduced data performance in certain spots, which can affect navigation apps.

     

    🔧 Things you can try to improve connection

    Here are some steps that often help with stability while driving:

    📱 1. Toggle network connection

    • Turn Airplane Mode ON for 10 seconds, then OFF
    • This forces your phone to reconnect to the strongest available mast


    📡 2. Enable 4G/5G properly

    • Go to Settings → Mobile Data → Voice & Data
    • Make sure 5G Auto or 4G is selected


    🔄 3. Reset network selection

    • Settings → Mobile Data → Network Selection
    • Turn OFF automatic, then re-select the network manually


    🗺️ 4. Check data saving / app settings

    • Ensure your maps app (Google Maps / Apple Maps) has background data enabled
    • Turn off any Low Data Mode if active


    📍 5. Location-based dropouts

    If it happens in the same areas repeatedly, it’s likely:

    • Local signal blackspots
    • Or temporary congestion in those zones

     

    🚗 Important reassurance

    Nothing is wrong with your SIM what you’re experiencing is usually related to:

    • Local coverage variation
    • Network congestion during peak travel times


    👍 If it continues

    If you notice it happening regularly on the same route, we can:

    • Check the specific postcodes for coverage issues
    • Or raise it for network investigation if needed

    Owethu