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Troubleshooting — No Signal or Data Not Working

Most signal issues can be resolved in a few minutes. Work through these steps in order.

1. Restart your phone

Power your phone fully off, wait 10 seconds, and switch it back on. This clears temporary network errors and is the fix for the majority of signal issues.

2. Check your APN settings

If data is not working (but calls are), the most common cause is incorrect APN settings. IQ Mobile requires:

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APNeverywhere
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Passwordsecure
Authentication typeCHAP

On iPhone: Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Options → Mobile Data Network. On Android: Settings → Network & internet → Mobile network → Advanced → Access point names.

3. Check network selection

Your phone may have locked onto a weaker network. Try setting network selection to Automatic: on iPhone, Settings → Mobile Data → Network Selection → Automatic. On Android, the setting is typically under Mobile network → Network operators → Automatically select.

4. Try the SIM in another phone

If possible, insert the SIM into another unlocked phone to test. If it works there, the issue is with your original device rather than the SIM.

5. Check coverage in your area

IQ Mobile runs on the best UK 5G network with 99% UK coverage — but some buildings and remote areas can have reduced signal. Check coverage at helloiq.uk/coverage.

Still not working?

Contact our UK-based support team on 01225 588101 or via the Contact Us page. Have your account details and a description of the issue ready.

Still need help?

Our UK-based team is here for you

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