Last updated: — verified on Android 15 & iOS 18

iD Mobile APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO

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

Enter these values exactly when creating a new APN profile. Every character must be correct — a single extra space will prevent the connection from 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

For picture messages, create a separate MMS APN profile or add mms to your internet APN Type field.

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

Android Setup — iD Mobile

  1. Open SettingsConnectionsMobile Networks.
  2. Tap Access Point Names.
  3. Tap + to create a new APN profile.
  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. Tap the three-dot menu › Save. Tap the radio button to activate.
  7. Restart your phone or toggle Aeroplane Mode to apply.
  1. Open SettingsNetwork & internetSIMs.
  2. Tap your iD Mobile SIM › Access Point Names+.
  3. Enter APN: data.id. No credentials needed — leave username and password blank.
  4. Save and activate the profile. Toggle Aeroplane Mode to reconnect.
  1. Open SettingsMobile NetworkAccess Point Names.
  2. Add a new APN with APN: data.id and all values from the table above.
  3. Save, select as active, and restart your 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. Toggle Aeroplane Mode on for 15 seconds, then off.
  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 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. Confirm credentials are blank: no username or password should be entered for this open APN.
  5. Reset network settings and re-create the APN from scratch if the above steps do not resolve the issue.
  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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