who owns id mobile

iD Mobile is owned by Currys plc , the UK-based electricals retailer group.

Who owns iD Mobile?

• iD Mobile is a British mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that runs on the Three UK network.

• It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Currys plc (through its Currys Group Limited/Carphone Warehouse mobile business).

A bit of background

• iD Mobile launched in 2015 as a mobile brand created by Carphone Warehouse, which is part of Currys.

• The brand has grown rapidly and now has well over 1.5 million – and more recently over 2 million – subscriptions in the UK.

Network and operations

• iD Mobile does not own its own radio network; instead, it uses Three’s 4G and 5G infrastructure under a long-term wholesale agreement.

• The companies renewed a multi‑year deal in 2023, so iD customers continue to use Three’s coverage while being billed and supported by iD Mobile/Currys.

Any talk of a sale?

• In 2024, a major Currys shareholder publicly pushed for Currys to consider selling iD Mobile to unlock value, valuing the unit at around £350 million.

• As of those reports, this was only investor pressure and discussion; iD Mobile still remained part of Currys.