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January 12, 2026

Porting Number to ID

  • January 12, 2026
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My number was supposed to be ported lat Friday(10th January).

Since then I haven’t had any service from ID - no data, texts, phone.

if I try to phone my number it says it’s an invalid number.

I have raised this through Live Chat, however I still don’t have any service.. 

can someone help please.

 

 

    8 replies

    Lamiya C
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    January 12, 2026

    Hi ​@Cophee ,

     

    Thank you for getting in touch. I completely understand how frustrating this must be. You can try the following troubleshooting steps:
     

    Restart your phone – this can help the device recognise network changes.

    Check your SIM – remove and reinsert the SIM to ensure it’s seated correctly.

    Network settings reset – on your phone, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

    Ensure Airplane Mode is off – toggle it on and off to refresh the connection.

    If the above does not work, then you may need a replacement SIM card

    Lamiya

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    CopheeAuthor
    New Contributor
    January 12, 2026

    Hi - when I first put the SIM in the phone, I had service for a few hours before my number was ported. I don’t think it’s a faulty SIM.

    could this be escalated to a technical team as I’ve tried thee trouble shooting steps you’ve listed above.

    thanks

    WelshPaul
    Platinum 
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    Platinum 
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    January 12, 2026

    if I try to phone my number it says it’s an invalid number.

     

    Your number port has failed. A SIM replacement or device configuration change will not resolve this. 

    I have no affiliation whatsoever with iD Mobile or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. Did my comment help answer your question? If so, don't forget to mark the response as the Most Helpful Answer.
    CopheeAuthor
    New Contributor
    January 12, 2026

    Thanks - I’ve been on Live Chat and this has now been escalated to a technical team

    CopheeAuthor
    New Contributor
    January 14, 2026

    Can someone from ID please check what is happening with my account.

    My porting issue is supposed be with ‘the technical’.. I haven’t heard anything from at all and it’s almost 48hours since since this was raised with them.

    I still no service - calls, text, data - everything is still down and it’s now 5 days since ID attempted to port my number.

    Anneline M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    January 14, 2026

    Hi ​@Cophee

     

    Thank you for reaching out, I am so sorry that you’ve not heard anything from the technical team yet. 

     

    I've just sent you a private message to help get this sorted.

    To find it, click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select ‘Private Messages’.

    You can also use this direct link to your inbox: https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview

    I'll speak to you there.

     

    Thanks,

    Anneline

     

    CopheeAuthor
    New Contributor
    January 14, 2026

    Hi Annelin - I replied to your message - what’s happening?

    Lamiya C
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    January 15, 2026

    Hi ​@Cophee .

     

    Please allow the team to reply within 24 hours of sending your message

     

    Lamiya

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