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Switched today by not geting SMS

  • December 4, 2025
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Hi, I switched today but SMS are not being recicved. I got the text saying swithc complete but I text myself from my other phone and it doesn’t arrive

    Best answer by WelshPaul

    You need to be patient and wait until tomorrow to report any issues. 

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    WelshPaul
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    WelshPaulAnswer
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    December 4, 2025

    You need to be patient and wait until tomorrow to report any issues. 

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    Gemma M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    December 4, 2025

    ​Hi @NickC84,

     

    I’m so sorry to hear that you haven’t received a text confirming that your switch has completed yet. Please note that the porting process runs until 10PM this evening. If you still haven’t received any updates by then, please let us know and we’ll be more than happy to take a closer look into this for you.

     

    Regards,

     

    Gemma M

    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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    NickC84Author
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    December 4, 2025

    ​Hi @NickC84,

     

    I’m so sorry to hear that you haven’t received a text confirming that your switch has completed yet. Please note that the porting process runs until 10PM this evening. If you still haven’t received any updates by then, please let us know and we’ll be more than happy to take a closer look into this for you.

     

    Regards,

     

    Gemma M

    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

    Thanks. I got that message a few hours ago but not getting SMS or iMessages 

    Gemma M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    December 4, 2025

    Hi ​@NickC84,

     

    I am so sorry to hear, please could you try the below steps to see if this resolves the issue. 

     

    If you have an Android:

    Open Settings and then tap General management. Tap Reset, and then tap Reset network settings.

     

    If you have an 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.

     

    Regards,

     

    Gemma M

    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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    NickC84Author
    Active Contributor
    December 4, 2025

    Hi ​@NickC84,

     

    I am so sorry to hear, please could you try the below steps to see if this resolves the issue. 

     

    If you have an Android:

    Open Settings and then tap General management. Tap Reset, and then tap Reset network settings.

     

    If you have an 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.

     

    Regards,

     

    Gemma M

    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

    Thank you. I tried all that and still nothing 🙃

    Gemma M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    December 4, 2025

    Hi ​@NickC84 

     

    I’m really sorry to hear that you’re experiencing this issue. Could you let me know if you’ve already contacted our customer service team directly? They’ll be able to take a closer look and help resolve it.

     

    Regards,

     

    Gemma M

    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

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    NickC84Author
    Active Contributor
    December 5, 2025

    Hi ​@NickC84 

     

    I’m really sorry to hear that you’re experiencing this issue. Could you let me know if you’ve already contacted our customer service team directly? They’ll be able to take a closer look and help resolve it.

     

    Regards,

     

    Gemma M

    The iD Mobile Social Media Team

    Hi Gemma. Yep I think we have been chatting. SMS is now working but not iMessage, I have tried everything. Please help, thank you