Compare iD Mobile vs. Plusnet Mobile Network
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Network Provider | Three | EE |
Check network coverage: | iD Mobile coverage | Plusnet Mobile coverage |
2G Network | No | Yes |
2nd generation network. Max data speed of 0.3 Mb per second. | ||
3G Network | Yes | Yes |
3rd generation network. Max data speed of 42 Mbps. | ||
4G Network | Yes | Yes |
4th generation network. Max data speed of 1 Gbps (1000 Mb/s). | ||
5G Network | Yes | No |
5th generation network. Max data speed of 10 or 20 Gb/s. | ||
WiFi Calling | Yes | No |
Use Wi-Fi for mobile phone calls and texts when no network signal. | ||
4G Calling (VoLTE) | Yes | No |
Voice over LTE (4G Calling) makes clearer HD calls over 4G networks. | ||
Data Rollover | Yes | No |
Unused mobile data allowance rolled over from one month to the next. | ||
Tethering Allowed | Yes | Yes |
Tethering allows you to share your mobile internet with other devices. | ||
Network Frequency Bands | ||
5G (NR) Frequency | 3500 MHz | 3500 MHz |
4G (LTE) Frequency | 800 / 1500 / 1800 / 2100 MHz | 800 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 MHz |
3G (UMTS) Frequency | 2100 MHz | 2100 MHz |
2G (GSM) Frequency | N/A MHz | 1800 MHz |
About iD Mobile
iD Mobile is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) operating in the United Kingdom as iD Mobile Limited, using the Three network. It is owned by Carphone Warehouse and was launched on 12 May 2015.
ID Mobile offer 1 month, 12 months and 24 months SIM only deals, as well as 24 month mobile phone (handset device + SIM) contracts, or Pay As You Go SIMs with no contracts or credit checks.
About Plusnet Mobile
Plusnet joined forces with LIFE Mobile to launch Plusnet Mobile on EE’s 4G network. Plusnet brands itself as a friendly, no-nonsense, award-winning communications provider.