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no calls or texts after changing to mobile id with pac code

  • April 1, 2026
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So on the 18th of march my number changed over to mobile id.

ive been calling them every two days wasting so much time trying to sort out why I can’t receive calls or texts to this number.

after two weeks of back and forth on the phone I stated I can’t receive calls or texts only call people over this time. which is pointless to me due to I use this phone for business. So if a customer try’s to call me how will I know who to call back ect. 
 

they tried to call me today after this issue but since they trying to call me didn’t get hold of me because my number doesn’t work. They automatically staged the issue is solved. When the issue hasn’t be solved as they clearly couldn’t call me.

I don’t recommend ever porting a number or trying to keep a existing number and changing it to mobile id as i seen this being a very very long process of months to come 

this issue has been going on for two weeks and I’ve really had enough of this service they provide. 
they don’t put me to anyone that can solve it. You can’t talk to anyone higher than a complaints team which is useless. 

I’ve stated multiple times they can only reply to a email because of this issue. Which they failed to email but try to call me results in a automatic dismissal of my technical issue.

If anyone higher up then the complaints team can solve my issue of no calls or texts  would greatly appreciate it. I’ve spent 4 hours in curry’s with their colleagues to try everything to sort this, eg reset network, try a new sim, and every other step possible with no solution or success.

 

 

2 replies

Owethu M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • April 1, 2026

Hi ​@c mill 
 

Thank you for getting in touch, and I’m very sorry for the frustration and inconvenience you’ve experienced since porting your number to iD Mobile. I completely understand how disruptive this must be, especially when using your phone for business.

 

To help resolve the issue, please try the following troubleshooting steps depending on your device:

 

For iPhone:
1. Check network settings
Go to Settings > Mobile Data > Mobile Data Options > Voice & Data and ensure 4G or LTE is selected.
2. Update your phone number in settings
Go to Settings > Phone > My Number and make sure your iD Mobile number is entered correctly.
3. Enable/disable Airplane mode
Turn on Airplane mode for 30 seconds, then turn it off to reset your network connection.
4. Reset network settings
Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings 
5. Check for carrier updates
Go to Settings > General > About; if an update is available, a prompt will appear.
6. Test with another device
If possible, insert your iD SIM into another compatible iPhone to see if the issue persists.

 

For Android:
1. Check network mode
Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Network Mode, and ensure 4G/3G/2G Auto is selected.
2. Update your number in settings
Go to Settings > About Phone > SIM Status (or similar) and confirm your iD Mobile number is correct.
3. Restart your phone
Turn off your phone for 30 seconds, then power it back on.
4. Check call barring and forwarding
Go to Settings > Calls > Call Settings and ensure no barring or forwarding is active.
5. Reset network settings
Go to Settings > System > Reset Options > Reset Wi-Fi, Mobile & Bluetooth.
6. Test with another device
Insert your iD SIM into another compatible Android phone to check if the issue continues.

 

If after trying these steps the issue is not resolved, please let us know immediately so we can assist you further. This is important because we cannot take further action until you confirm the problem persists.

 

We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience while we work with you to get this sorted.

 

Owethu


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  • April 1, 2026

What a pointless reply I’ve mentioned I’ve done all of this already and been with the person in curry’s for ages which did every step possible.

i don’t need any of these pointless reply’s but a proper solution to be issue of a half porting issue as it a technical issue on your end with porting. 
I don’t want any pointless automated system reply’s but an actually technical person to sort my issue.