Skip to main content

Upgrade restrictions - not offering phone I require

  • December 31, 2025
  • 5 replies
  • 71 views

Tom1967
New Contributor

I have just tried to upgrade my SIM only contract to a Samsung S25 Ultra and have been told I am not eligible for this phone.

This is despite having 2 phone contracts and a SIM contract on my account, this seems a ridiculous stand.

Is it necessary for me to.leave ID to get the phone I would like, as I would rather leave than sign up for a contract I wasn't happy with.

I hope you can help

5 replies

Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
Forum|alt.badge.img+5
  • iD Mobile Employee
  • December 31, 2025

Hi ​@Tom1967 

 

I’m really sorry to hear that your order didn’t pass the internal security check, I completely understand how frustrating that must be.

 

When an order is placed, the details provided are automatically checked against criteria set by our Fraud and Loss Prevention team. This process is in place to protect both our customers and ourselves from potential fraud or loss. If the system isn’t able to approve the information, the order is automatically cancelled and cannot be continued.

 

Unfortunately, the system doesn’t provide us with the specific reason for the failed check, and our Fraud and Loss Prevention team aren’t able to share those details either, as doing so could compromise the security of the process.

 

At this stage, we would recommend waiting at least 30 days before trying to place another order, as attempting again sooner may result in the same outcome.

 

I’m really sorry for the inconvenience this has caused.

Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team


WelshPaul
Platinum 
Contributor
Forum|alt.badge.img+26
  • Platinum 
Contributor
  • December 31, 2025

I’m not sure this is true but I’ve seen in past posts that ID Mobile has a policy of declining upgrades from SIM-only plans to device plans if the monthly cost more than doubles your previous payments. If ID Mobile doesn’t want your custom, switch to a network that does. 


Tom1967
New Contributor
  • Author
  • New Contributor
  • December 31, 2025

Thanks for the reply, ​@Gemma M I wasn't declined by the security protocols. I rang the sales team as the handset I wanted was not on the list. The gentleman I spoke to informed me that as I had a SIM only plan I would not be eligible for the S25 ultra (£36.99 a month), he didnt run any details just told me it was ID 's policy


WelshPaul
Platinum 
Contributor
Forum|alt.badge.img+26
  • Platinum 
Contributor
  • December 31, 2025

ID Mobile’s most expensive sim-only plan currently costs £18 per month. If, as you suggest, the S25 Ultra costs £36.99 a month – more than double their maximum sim-only plan – this supports my claim that ID Mobile won’t allow anyone to upgrade from a sim-only plan to a handset plan if the monthly cost exceeds twice the price of their sim-only plan.


Lamiya C
iD Mobile Employee
Forum|alt.badge.img+9
  • iD Mobile Employee
  • January 2, 2026

Hi ​@Tom1967 ,

 

To clarify, this isn’t related to security or credit checks. Upgrades from SIM-only to handset plans are subject to internal upgrade criteria, which compare your current monthly plan to the handset cost.

As your SIM-only plan is £18 per month and the S25 Ultra plan is £36.99 per month, this falls outside the upgrade criteria, so the adviser was unable to proceed.
 

This is a standard policy and not a reflection of your account. You may still be able to take the handset as a new contract (subject to eligibility) or consider other handset options within the upgrade limits.

 

Lamiya