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iD Mobile APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO

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iD Mobile is a UK MVNO owned by Currys, operating on Three's network. The APN is data.id — no credentials needed, similar to Three's open APN approach. iD Mobile offers 4G and 5G through Three's infrastructure, including Three's 5G SA network.

iD Mobile APN Settings — Internet Data

Type the values into the new APN profile exactly, since a single misplaced space stops it working.

FieldValue
NameiD Mobile Internet
APNdata.id
UsernameLeave blank
PasswordLeave blank
MMSChttp://mms.id.co.uk
MMS Proxy212.137.86.109
MMS Port8799
MCC234
MNC20
APN Typedefault,supl
APN ProtocolIPv4/IPv6

iD Mobile MMS Settings Summary

Create a dedicated MMS APN, or add mms to the internet APN Type, for picture messages.

FieldValue
APNdata.id
MMSChttp://mms.id.co.uk
MMS Proxy212.137.86.109
MMS Port8799
APN Typemms

Android Setup — iD Mobile

  1. Open Settings › Connections › Mobile Networks.
  2. Tap Access Point Names.
  3. Create a new APN profile by tapping +.
  4. Set APN: data.id. Leave Username and Password blank — this is an open APN.
  5. Set MCC: 234, MNC: 20, APN Type: default,supl.
  6. Select Save from the three-dot menu, then activate via the radio button.
  7. Either restart or toggle Aeroplane Mode to apply the setting.
  1. Open Settings › Network & internet › SIMs.
  2. Tap your iD Mobile SIM › Access Point Names › +.
  3. Enter APN: data.id. No credentials needed — leave username and password blank.
  4. Save the profile and activate it, followed by an Aeroplane Mode toggle.
  1. Open Settings › Mobile Network › Access Point Names.
  2. Add a new APN with APN: data.id and all values from the table above.
  3. Select the profile as active after saving, then restart the device.

iD Mobile APN on iPhone

iD Mobile iPhones receive APN settings automatically via the carrier bundle. If mobile data is not working:

  1. Go to Settings › General › About and install any available carrier update.
  2. A 15-second Aeroplane Mode toggle — on, then off — often clears this.
  3. Confirm Cellular Data is enabled under Settings › Cellular.
  4. Restart the iPhone fully (hold power + volume).
  5. If still failing: Contact iD Mobile on 0333 003 7777 (standard UK rate) or via the iD Mobile app.

Parent Network: Three (iD Mobile APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO)

iD Mobile uses Three's network infrastructure. The APN is data.id, not Three's "three.co.uk". No username or password is required for either network — both use an open APN model.

Compare directly with the parent network: Three APN Settings →

Troubleshooting iD Mobile Data

  1. Toggle Aeroplane Mode for 15 seconds to force network re-registration.
  2. Restart your phone to apply saved APN settings.
  3. Verify the APN reads exactly data.id — no spaces, no extra characters.
  4. Check credentials are left blank — no username or password needed for this open APN.
  5. When nothing above resolves it, reset network settings and start the APN fresh.
  6. Contact iD Mobile support: Contact iD Mobile on 0333 003 7777 (standard UK rate) or via the iD Mobile app.

Frequently Asked Questions — iD Mobile APN

What is the iD Mobile APN?
The iD Mobile APN is data.id. No username or password is required. iD Mobile runs on Three's network.
Does iD Mobile use Three's APN?
No. iD Mobile uses data.id, not three.co.uk. Both are open APNs requiring no credentials but they route through different gateways.
Does iD Mobile support 5G?
Yes. iD Mobile offers 5G through Three's 5G SA network on eligible plans. The same data.id APN covers both 4G and 5G.
What are iD Mobile MMS settings?
iD Mobile MMS: APN = data.id, MMSC = http://mms.id.co.uk, MMS Proxy = 212.137.86.109, MMS Port = 8799, MCC = 234, MNC = 20.
How do I contact iD Mobile?
Call iD Mobile on 0333 003 7777 or use the iD Mobile app for support.

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