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I recently switched from Lebara to iD Mobile, and I’m using a Samsung Galaxy A9. I can access the internet and send/receive messages without any issues, but I’m unable to make or receive phone calls. 

 

However, when I insert my iD Mobile SIM card into an iPhone SE, iPhone 12, or iPhone 14, everything works perfectly, including making and receiving calls, sending/receiving messages, and using mobile data.

 

My husband also uses iD Mobile. When he inserts his SIM card into my Samsung phone, he experiences the same issue, can use the internet and send/receive messages, but cannot make or receive calls.

 

I also tried inserting a Lebara SIM card into my Samsung phone, and everything works fine, including calling, messaging, and using the internet.

 

How can I resolve this issue?

Best answer by Decembersangel72

Hi ​@coco chan 

Your phone is on the Approved Handsets list for use with the VoLTE (4G) iD Mobile network and so it should work.
https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/approved-handsets

 Do you have VoLTE enabled on the phone as you need this to be able to connect to the 4G network?
This is a link for the SG A8 which will give you a rough guide on how to see if it is enabaled on your handset….
https://deviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-tab-a8-android-13/calls-and-contacts/turn-volte-on-or-off/

 

If you do not see a ‘toggle’ for VoLTE then let us know as we may be able to point you in the right direction to be able to enable this.

A previous reply of mine to a similar post may also help in narrowing down the problem….
https://community.idmobile.co.uk/ask%2Da%2Dquestion%2D18/just%2Dsome%2Dbasic%2Dquestions%2Dabout%2Dnew%2Dsim%2Dcard%2Dvolte%2Dupgrade%2D68606

Good luck x

 

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MZone
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Hey there ​@coco chan , we’re sorry to hear you’re having issues with calls.

 

This is likely due to the 3G turn off that began rolling out recently. You can check if this is the case in your area below:

 

https://www.three.co.uk/support/network-and-coverage/coverage

 

Please read more below on what this is, and what to do:

 

https://community.idmobile.co.uk/3g-200/3g-is-being-switched-off-what-do-i-need-to-do-50979

 

If you have one of the phones from the below list, then 4G VOLTE and Wi-Fi calling should be able to be selected and work, and calls should still work:

 

https://community.idmobile.co.uk/help-with-your-phone-206/what-phone-are-compatible-with-the-id-mobile-network-67490

 

If you have a phone that isn’t on this list, then it may or may not work, but we don’t officially support any phones outside of these and cannot say for sure if it will or not.

 

If the issue persists after following the troubleshooting above and confirming if your phone is approved, then please let us know here so we can investigate further. If your phone isn't listed above, you'll need to upgrade/get a new phone I'm afraid to receive calls. Texts and data should continue to work either way.


Decembersangel72
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Hi ​@coco chan 

Your phone is on the Approved Handsets list for use with the VoLTE (4G) iD Mobile network and so it should work.
https://www.idmobile.co.uk/help-and-advice/approved-handsets

 Do you have VoLTE enabled on the phone as you need this to be able to connect to the 4G network?
This is a link for the SG A8 which will give you a rough guide on how to see if it is enabaled on your handset….
https://deviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-tab-a8-android-13/calls-and-contacts/turn-volte-on-or-off/

 

If you do not see a ‘toggle’ for VoLTE then let us know as we may be able to point you in the right direction to be able to enable this.

A previous reply of mine to a similar post may also help in narrowing down the problem….
https://community.idmobile.co.uk/ask%2Da%2Dquestion%2D18/just%2Dsome%2Dbasic%2Dquestions%2Dabout%2Dnew%2Dsim%2Dcard%2Dvolte%2Dupgrade%2D68606

Good luck x

 


Kash
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Hi ​@coco chan,

Welcome to the Community!

It looks like ​@MZone and ​@Decembersangel72 have provided a lot of information.

Please let us know how you get on and we can assist further if required.

 

Kash