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April 4, 2026
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Network blocking my iPhone

I’m on holiday at the moment in Egypt and after switching off airplane mode, my ID Mobile eSIM no longer wants to connect to any signal- my phone is being blocked from the network, including when trying a local physical sim. I can’t get hold of live chat for some reason, even when accepting all cookies. Can you direct me to your customer service somehow or check my account? 

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    Owethu M
    iD Mobile Employee
    iD Mobile Employee
    April 4, 2026

    Hi ​@Koko1 
     

    Thank you for reaching out, and I’m sorry to hear about the issues you’re experiencing while in Egypt.

     

    It sounds like your eSIM may be having a temporary network or account issue. While we’re unable to access your account directly here on the community, there are some steps you can try to get reconnected:

     

    1. Restart your phone – this can refresh the network connection.
    2. Check roaming settings – make sure Data Roaming is enabled:

    iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Data Roaming
    Android: Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Data Roaming
    3. Toggle Airplane Mode – switch it on for 30 seconds, then off.
    4. Manual network selection – sometimes the eSIM needs to connect to a local partner network:
    iPhone: Settings > Cellular > Network Selection > Turn off Automatic > select a local provider
    Android: Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Network Operators > select a local provider
    5. Test with a local SIM – if possible, try a local SIM to check if the issue is device-related.

     

    If these steps don’t resolve the issue, you’ll need to contact our Customer Service Team to check your account and roaming settings:

     

    Live Chat: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat
    Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/idmobileuk
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/idmobileuk

     

    We apologise for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Following these steps should help restore your service as quickly as possible.

    Owethu