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Since switching to ID mobile i have had very poor internet signal.  I have checked coverage in my area -3G, 4G and 5G are supposed to be good.  My phine is a Samsung S20 which is on  approved list of phones for 5G

If i'm lucky i get one vertical bar on the signal icon.  Rarely do i get 5G. 

If something isn't done to improve the service i'll move to another provider. Rather than do that is there anything else i can do?

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Best answer by WelshPaul 31 May 2023, 13:09

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Hi @tomot1919 

 

I’m sorry you feel this way, our signal wouldn’t have any difference to that of a Three UK signal, we rely and use their signal network.

 

Please could you let us know the postcode(s) where you’ve had issues?

 

With any iD Mobile plan you’ll have the option to return the plan early on should you find the signal isn’t for you.

 

Tom

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Hi @Bornsilly 

 

We’ll shortly send you a Private Message to your Community account, so we can discuss your issue further. 

 

To access your messages, click your profile picture in the top right hand corner and then click ‘Private Messages’. 

 

Alternatively, if you are currently logged in, you can use the following link: https://community.idmobile.co.uk/inbox/overview  

 

We’ll see you there. 

 

Tom

I switch from lycaMobile (btw...horribly company and network, avoid Lyca for your benefit), the porting no. was so smooth and quick, no any issue. I am happy with ID until now, the signal in my area is ok, 4 G but is working well

you should understand, when you speak about MVNO network like iD mobile, you can t say...iD poor signal, because iD network is depending 100% by Three network, if Tree have poor signal, iD have poor signal, don t blame iD for that .

completely false, I have had more internet issues with id mobile in 1 month than I did in 5+ years using a Three contract. Idmobile just have absolutely horrendous service.

By far the worst coverage of any provider in the uk, DO NOT GO ANYWHERE NEAR THIS COMPANY. They claim to have 99% coverage but I can hardly even get internet in my house half of the time, my area is 100% covered on the coverage map. How they are on threes network I do not know as before this contract  I had three for about 5 years and never encountered internet issues due to them, however I have internet problems 5+ times a day with idmobile on apparently ‘the same’ network. And you get 5g about 0.00001% of the time, even though it says my area has full outdoor 5g coverage. Genuinley horrendous.

I switch from lycaMobile (btw...horribly company and network, avoid Lyca for your benefit), the porting no. was so smooth and quick, no any issue. I am happy with ID until now, the signal in my area is ok, 4 G but is working well

you should understand, when you speak about MVNO network like iD mobile, you can t say...iD poor signal, because iD network is depending 100% by Three network, if Tree have poor signal, iD have poor signal, don t blame iD for that .

I guess give them the exrmtra 7 days then contact ombudsman is my only option 

I have had zero mobile signal since sunday 21st October daily I got on the checker it states I should have full coverage but when it check the staus checker at the side of it all i  get is 

We’re fixing an issue with our network in this area. Sorry for any disruptions this may cause.

Our engineers are working on masts nearby, which means the rest of our network is handling more traffic than usual. We’re working as quickly as we can to provide you with a stronger network in your area. Status updates will be posted here.

Last updated on 05:45 pm 27 October 2023. Only thing that has changed is the date from 21st october past 27th of october................ No info if and when it will be fixed I tried looking online e and zero info if any masts are down or being serviced

So as it is now I cannot send or receive a text or  phone calls or any internet its just NO SIGNAL 

it was working fine up until  last weekend .

but I cannot find out if any maintainace is being carried out on local mobile masts I never had this problem whilst on three mobile which  ID mobile apparently uses the three mobile networks. I had been with three mobile for the past 10 plus years previously to joining ID mobile 

Now We do have BRSK installing FTTP locally so I was wondering if they also are doing mobile masts too in the area or not

Or is it just broadband since my no signal stated around same time there work started locly  maybe a coincidence IDK

I contacted ID yesrtday when i had the free time to do so as previous attempts where after 8pm when it was finally at home. Which there's no one to speak to other than the bot 

which I was stuck in a loop with a bot for a long time before I got to the live chat agent

I did get a signal when I took the dog out for a walk half a mile away from where I live

For Enough time  to send a text.

But I used to get a good signal with three mobile in my home and when I switched to ID mobile in May 2023 i got a signal well enough up until last weekend

 but this week is now NO SERVICE in my home. 

I received a message from I'd mobile saying 

"Hello, we have now logged your complaint and we'll do our best to resolve it within 7 working days. If it takes longer to resolve, we will keep you informed of the progress. You can view our Customer Complaints Code here: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/complaints-code-of-practice for details around timescales and our investigation process"

 

But this is not any use to me as I have no service at home yet a fried on three mobile has phone works in my home which is even stranger. 

.After I reported it had NO SIGNAL NO SERVICE all week but not one can tell me if and when it will be fixed.

I mean what's the point in a mobile contract with pixel 7a if I get no service

yet I m still billed for no service if in 7 days this is still ongoing

What are my options going forward ???..

Can I cancel my contract without a penalty charge 

As the live chat asked me what I wanted from them when we spoke about receiving no service no signal

What a daft questions to ask

I wanted the signal back is what I wanted that's bleeding obvious isn't it .?  Other wise I wouldn't of contacted you.

So I would like to ask what if this problem is not fixed in the next 7 days

As that would be 2 weeks without a signal at home where I need to contact or be contacted by people family friends Ect...

If you cannot provide a signal or network  service to my phone at home then its isn't me trying to get out of my contract

but you ID mobile failing to provide a service I m paying for  isn't it . what are my options. 

Regards Darren 

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Hey @Razdave,

If the device is faulty it should be covered under warranty which is 24-month for Samsung.

You can take it into your local Currys for repair.

Mohammed

 

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Music Magpie will pay £380 for a working S23 (128GB) in what they describe as excellent condition (as below).

  • Can have few faint signs of wear on screen and/or body
  • Screen – no defective pixels (e.g screen burn, dead pixels, liquid damage) and the touchscreen works.
  • Battery health above 80%
  • All parts of the device are fully working
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Send it off for repair under warranty? If it has poor signal due to design or because of the chip it uses then maybe sell it and buy something better with the money you get for it.

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So what do I do with a phone that's not fit for purpose.. 

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3 and iD Mobile use exactly the same mobile network infrastructure, so the network signal available at any given location would be exactly the same on 3 and iD Mobile, as mentioned by @WelshPaul.

If your Galaxy S20 worked okay on 3, then it would also work okay on iD Mobile. 

Seeing how Samsung advertise picture taking aspects of their Galaxy S23, then perhaps capabilities of its aerial have been neglected.

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Then you have an issue with your device. iD Mobile uses the Three network and so coverage is identical across both networks. My S21 Ultra had issues with signal strength and that was my last Samsung! 

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Lots of people saying aeriel on s23 is poor so it struggles.. 

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Didn't use s20 on id mobile.it was on 3 and never had a problem 

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I'm travelling a lot around uk and the signal seems really poor everywhere

But signal was okay when you were using the iD SIM in your Galaxy S20?

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I'm travelling a lot around uk and the signal seems really poor everywhere

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Hi @Razdave 

 

The signal you have with iD Mobile and Three UK shouldn’t be different, we use their signal network.

 

Please could you let us know the postcode(s) where you’re having issues?

 

Tom

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Changed from an s20 to an s23 so should be better I'd of thought 

You’d hope so wouldn’t you. 
Have you checked the Samsung online community for any tips for fixing this type of issue?

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Changed from an s20 to an s23 so should be better I'd of thought 

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Not happy with the quality of the Internet connections on I'd mobile. Since switching from 3 it's terrible..  wish I'd never moved 

It really shouldn’t be any better, or worse than being with Three UK @Razdave

Being an MVNO business, iD Mobile partner with Three UK in order provide iD Mobile services.

Have you changed handsets when you joined iD Mobile @Razdave
If you did, then perhaps the signal antenna in your new handset aren’t as good as those your old handset.

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Hi @Razdave,

We are sorry to hear that.

You can check the coverage and network status using the link below:

https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/coverage

If you purchased directly from iD Mobile you have a 30 day returns policy which means that you can return the contract if you aren’t happy with the coverage.

 

Kash

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Not happy with the quality of the Internet connections on I'd mobile. Since switching from 3 it's terrible..  wish I'd never moved 

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Hi @nicky999 

 

Unfortunately in the area of NE30 2SG we would expect some issues with 4G coverage here, sorry about this.

 

Tom

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Thanks.  It wouldn't be so bad if 4g coverage was good but that isn't either. 

Why iD Mobile?