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December 26, 2025
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still unable to receive sms from abroad on id mobile

  • December 26, 2025
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I have been with id mobile for almost two months and I have also changed my old phone number to it and since then, I have been unable to receive sms from abroad, including from an important international iD I rely on for my passport. We have tried everything but id mobile seems unwilling or unable to fix the issue…

do not recommend any more settings change, everything has been tried, can you please just sort it? And please, stop calling during working hours as I can’t answer.

    34 replies

    Active Contributor
    August 13, 2026

    Good luck.  Hopefully they will sort it out for you and for me. 

    iD Mobile Employee
    August 14, 2026

    Hi ​@cosnick365.

     

    Thank you for your post. Please let us know if you need any further assistance, we’ll be happy to help.

     

    Thanks,

    Marquerita

    The iD Mobile Team

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    Active Contributor
    August 18, 2026

    iproblem is still going. Not sorted.

    I also discovered another issue, not sure if connected, in mobile service (under general) in my iPhone, there is a section named network provider services that when opened says: mail and then lists a phone number that is not mine. What is going on?

     

    iD Mobile Employee
    August 20, 2026

    Hi ​@cosnick365.

     

    Thank you for the update. I can see why seeing a different number under “network provider services” would be concerning.

     

    When you joined us, did you perhaps port in your number from another network? If so, it’s possible the device hasn’t fully re‑registered your number after the transfer, which can cause this kind of mismatch.

     

    If that sounds like it might apply, please could you try the following steps to reset the network settings and re‑register your number correctly:

     

    Update your mobile number on the device

    Go to Settings

    Tap Phone

    Tap My Number

    Delete the existing number using backspace

    Enter your correct mobile number

    Tap Save

     

    Refresh iMessage and network settings

    Go to Settings

    Tap Messages

    Turn OFF iMessage

    Go to General

    Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone (or Reset)

    Select Reset Network Settings

     

    Once the phone restarts, go back to:

    Settings > Messages

    Turn ON iMessage again

    Wait for activation/verification to complete

     

    This process helps the device re‑register your number correctly after a transfer.

     

    If you didn’t port your number in, or if the issue remains after trying these steps, please let me know and I’ll look into this further for you.

     

     

    Thanks,

    Marquerita

    The iD Mobile Team

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    Active Contributor
    August 20, 2026

    Hi,

     

    yes I ported my number  from a different provider and I have had a series of problems attached to it. I am still unable to receive sms from abroad or use WiFi calls. I will try what you suggest and I will see if it sorts the issue. I will keep you posted. 
     

    thanks

    Active Contributor
    August 20, 2026

    Hi,

     

    I tried what you suggested. The mobile phone on my device was correct but i changed it anyway (I did not put the +44 and started with 0 then my number, not sure if that makes any difference ) then I turned off the iMessage, reset the networks settings and after it restarted, I turned on iMessage but under network provider services  it still gives the wrong number. What can I do now?

    Active Contributor
    August 20, 2026

    Update: 

    I tried everything you suggested (even if the number was already correct, I reset it again) but it is still showing the wrong number under network provider services under mobile service in settings

    Active Contributor
    August 20, 2026

    Hi,

     

    I did everything you suggested but I still have the same problem in the same area.

    Active Contributor
    August 20, 2026

    Hi,

     

    I tried everything suggested but the issue is still there. What can I do?

    iD Mobile Employee
    August 23, 2026

    Hi ​@cosnick365.

     

    Thanks for the update, and for sticking with us while we get this resolved.

     

    Please do keep us posted.

     

    Thanks,

    Marquerita

    The iD Mobile Team

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