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August 14, 2024
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i am unable to use my phone in the USA despite roaming turned on and cap extended

  • August 14, 2024
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I am in the USA and desperately need to use mobile data. Roaming is turned on, cap is extended and I have plenty of data on my account. Really need ID to sort what's going on. 

    Best answer by Matthew T

    Hey @RichardG01,

    Please follow the steps in this guide:
     

     

    For Step 4, try the following networks:

     

    United States AT&T
    United States Commnet Wireless (via Comfone)
    United States T-Mobile

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    James Hamlin
    Active Contributor
    Active Contributor
    December 18, 2024

    I’ve been to the US twice and it didnt work and it didn’t work for previous customers on this thread - if u say it works - how do u make it work?

    New Contributor
    December 19, 2024

    I am currently in the USA and getting mobile data seems hopeless, I did not expect this. I’ve tried everything 

    New Contributor
    December 26, 2024

    I’m in the USA now and have followed the guidelines.  I can not browse the internet or use apps that use data unless I am on WiFi. I also bought the extra roaming for this. 

    Tyler C
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    December 28, 2024

    Hey there ​@James Hamlin, ​@cpay & ​@DanDanDan, we’re sorry to hear about your roaming issues in USA.

     

    I’d recommend contacting the live-chat when having roaming issues, as they can troubleshoot with you right away and raise to our technical team if needed, as your issues are time-sensitive and can only be worked on/resolved whilst you’re still away in the US.

     

    Thank you,

    Tyler

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    New Contributor
    January 18, 2025

    Hi there, 

     

    I have just got to the US and am experiencing exactly the same issues written above. I have followed all the steps on the troubleshooting to no avail. 

     

    I, too, chose this SIM for its roaming benefits. Will be frustrating if I don't get them! 

    New Contributor
    January 18, 2025

    @Jbu191 sadly it won’t work. No reason given.

     

    if you talk to the online help they will give you advice that won’t work over and over. They gave me steps that don’t even relate to the phone I’m using.

     

    I had to complain to get a refund on the added Bolt-on I bought. 
     

     

    New Contributor
    January 19, 2025

    I'm currently in the US having the same issue. Tried every single setting and advice given and it still does not work with any provider in the US.

    This is absolutely ridiculous as I would never have moved my contract over to ID if I knew this. I have also bought the roaming add on for 10 days which is useless to me now.

    Can someone from ID mobile please contact me as there is no number to contact a helpline. Only gives me the chat option which loves to recommend the same things over and over

    iD Mobile Employee
    January 20, 2025

    Thank you ​@James Hamlin 

     

    If you encounter the issue when you are next travelling, please do get in touch and we can investigate further. 

     

    Nat 

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    James Hamlin
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    January 20, 2025

    Hi there, 

    This service doesnt work in the US - it just doesnt!

    I have just got to the US and am experiencing exactly the same issues written above. I have followed all the steps on the troubleshooting to no avail. 

     

    I, too, chose this SIM for its roaming benefits. Will be frustrating if I don't get them! 

     

    iD Mobile Employee
    January 21, 2025

    Hi ​@James Hamlin 

     

    We are sorry to hear that. 

     

    We would only be able to troubleshoot the issues whilst roaming. 

    If you have the problem again, please get back in touch and we will be happy to look in to this further. 

     

    Nat 

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