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sim card doesn't work despite getting it replaced

  • June 10, 2026
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My Esim stopped working last Friday (June 5th) it's now June 10th and I've still not got a working SIM despite multiple live chats and a call to customer services...

I was initially told it was a technical issue with my Esim and I needed to get a physical SIM from Currys, so I did, That kind of worked.... Well my data connection was back but still couldn't call or text (but on the odd occasion could receive and send the some text messages)... Tonight I've managed to reactivate a new Esim which has made matters worse as now I can't use the SIM at all... 

I've personally found this company to be absolutely useless with their customer service and helpfulness when there's a problem... Last year I was a victim of Esim theft (twice in a matter of hours) and now this... 

Once this problem is  sorted I just want to pay off the contract and move to a more reliable provider, it's already cost me more money than it should have so I just want to cut my losses.. 

Anyone else experienced similar issues???? 

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Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • June 11, 2026

Hi ​@Jc1907,

 

We’re really sorry to hear about the ongoing issues you’ve experienced with your eSIM and service, and we completely understand how frustrating this must be.

 

From what you’ve described, it sounds like there may have been a disruption during the eSIM re-provisioning process and subsequent SIM swaps, which can sometimes temporarily affect calling, texting, and data services until the network fully updates your SIM profile.

 

At this stage, the best next step would be to ensure your account has a fresh SIM/eSIM re-provisioning request raised, as multiple changes in a short period (eSIM to physical SIM and back again) can occasionally cause a mismatch on the network side that needs resetting.

 

We’d recommend contacting our Live Chat team again so they can:

  • Check your current SIM/eSIM status on the network
  • Remove any conflicting or inactive SIM profiles
  • Reissue a fresh eSIM or confirm activation of your physical SIM
  • Fully restore voice, text, and data services

 

You can reach them here: https://www.idmobile.co.uk/live-chat

 

We’re sorry for the inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your patience while this is resolved. Once everything is back up and running, the team can also review your account options if you’re looking to make changes to your plan.

 

Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team


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  • June 12, 2026

I've been doing this since last Friday... It's like banging your head against a wall... I was told yesterday that my issue would be resolved by today.... But today I've been told there's issues with my SIM profile???? 

8 days without been able to call people... 

Getting a physical SIM on Tuesday has got my mobile data back... But still can't call 


Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • June 13, 2026

Hi ​@Jc1907,

 

We're really sorry to hear you're still experiencing this issue.

 

As you've now got a physical SIM and your mobile data is working again, we'd recommend giving it a little more time to see if your calling service also starts working.

 

If you're still unable to make or receive calls with the physical SIM, then the next step would be for our Customer Service team to log a technical ticket so our network team can investigate the SIM profile further.

 

We appreciate how frustrating this has been and hope it's resolved for you as soon as possible.

 

Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team


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  • June 16, 2026

My SIM appears to work in another phone but not mine, I've a Lebara SIM which works fine and a smarty eSIM that doesn't.

I visited Currys yesterday and the guy there thinks there must be a fault with my phone? It's odd why some Sims work and others don't.. 


Anneline M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • June 17, 2026

Hi ​@Jc1907

 

Thank you for your response. 

 

It sounds like the issue may be with the handset itself. Kindly please confirm if the handset was purchased directly from iD Mobile? 

 

Thanks, 

 

Anneline