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Roaming between ROI and UK daily

  • March 29, 2026
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Hi just from changed from  02 after many many years to iD ,

I live on close to the border between Northern ireland and Republic of ireland , and travel between UK  to ROI daily , and alot of the time my phone when at home picks up the strong iD 3 IRL signal

i known i can change serttings to manual network and keep on iD 3 uk

This has never been a problem before with O2 because 02 roams on 3irl in the ROI

However i read that iD terms and conditions state that you cant roam anymore than 64 days in a 4 month period ?

Just wondering has anybody in a similar situation had this enforced ?

 

 

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    • Michael Z
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    • March 29, 2026

    Hi ​@Paulc123 

     

    iD Mobile’s roaming policy does include a fair usage limit, which generally means you shouldn’t use your phone outside the UK (including ROI) for more than around 63–64 days in a 4-month period. This is in place to prevent permanent roaming rather than occasional or reasonable cross-border use.

    In situations like yours, where you live near the border and your phone occasionally connects to an Irish network (like 3 IRL) due to stronger signal, this is usually treated differently from intentional long-term roaming. keeping your network set to manual (iD UK) when possible is a good precaution.

     

    Michael Z

     

     

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    • Paulc123
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    • March 29, 2026

    Thanks :)

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