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signal drop

  • February 24, 2026
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For some reason almost everyday now I get 'no service: or 'emergency calls only'. Doesn't last long. Only happened since merger with Vodafone. What's happening Id?

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Lamiya C
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • February 25, 2026

Hi ​@Stevie7 ,

 

I’m really sorry you’re experiencing this. I understand how frustrating it is to see “No Service” or “Emergency Calls Only”, especially if it happens frequently.

For iD Mobile, brief signal loss can sometimes happen due to network registration refresh, local congestion, or coverage transition between masts, rather than the merger itself.
 

Please try these quick steps:

Restart your phone when the issue occurs
Turn Airplane Mode ON for 30 seconds → OFF
Set Network Selection → Automatic

Check that your phone software is up to date

 

Lamiya


  • Author
  • Active Contributor
  • February 25, 2026

Hi ​@Stevie7 ,

 

I’m really sorry you’re experiencing this. I understand how frustrating it is to see “No Service” or “Emergency Calls Only”, especially if it happens frequently.

For iD Mobile, brief signal loss can sometimes happen due to network registration refresh, local congestion, or coverage transition between masts, rather than the merger itself.
 

Please try these quick steps:

Restart your phone when the issue occurs
Turn Airplane Mode ON for 30 seconds → OFF
Set Network Selection → Automatic

Check that your phone software is up to date

 

Lamiya

 


  • Author
  • Active Contributor
  • February 25, 2026

Hi Lamiya.

Thanks for your response. I will try it.

Stevie7


Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • February 27, 2026

Hi ​@Stevie7,

 

Thanks for that, please let us know how that goes for you. 

 

Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team


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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • February 27, 2026

Hi ​@Stevie7.

It sounds like your SIM may need replacing. You can pick up a replacement SIM at your nearest Currys store at no extra cost, or contact us via Live Chat here:https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat
 and we can arrange delivery to your home within two working days.

 

This usually resolves the “No Service” or “Emergency Calls Only” issue.

 

~Marquerita