Tracfone APN Settings (2026): Multi-Network Setup Guide

Tracfone is the original prepaid wireless brand under what became the Verizon-owned Tracfone family. It is also a multi-network MVNO, with lines that can run on Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile depending on which SIM Tracfone issued at activation. The APN values change with the underlying network, and getting the right combination is the difference between full service and a phone that shows bars but has no data.

Here is the verified setup for each underlying network, plus how to identify which one your Tracfone SIM uses.

Tracfone Network Overview

• Tracfone is Verizon-owned (acquired in November 2021 for up to $6.9 billion) and now operates as the Verizon Value subsidiary. The brand runs as an MVNO across Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile networks. Most current Tracfone lines are on Verizon, but legacy AT&T and T-Mobile lines remain active.
• The Android APN value depends on the underlying network. Verizon: tracfone.vzwentp. AT&T: tfdata. T-Mobile: wap.tracfone or fast.t-mobile.com.
• iPhones running iOS 15 or later usually auto-configure Tracfone settings through Apple's carrier-bundles system. Manual editing is rarely required.
• For the fastest setup, text APN to 611611 from your Tracfone number. Tracfone pushes a configuration message back; tap it to install on most phones.

Where to Enter the APN

Determine which underlying network your Tracfone SIM uses before entering values. The SIM packaging and the activation email both state this clearly. If you do not have either, the carrier name in the phone's status bar usually gives a hint.

Android

1. 1.Open Settings
2. 2.Tap Connections (Samsung) or Network & Internet (most other Android phones)
3. 3.Tap Mobile Networks, then your Tracfone SIM if dual-SIM
4. 4.Tap Access Point Names
5. 5.Tap the three-dot menu, then New APN
6. 6.Enter the values from the matching network list below
7. 7.Tap Save, then select the new APN to activate it
8. 8.Restart the phone or toggle Airplane Mode for 20 seconds

iPhone and iPad

1. 1.Open Settings
2. 2.Tap Cellular or Mobile Data
3. 3.Tap Cellular Data Network if visible
4. 4.Enter the iPhone values from the list below (rarely needed; iOS auto-configures Tracfone)
5. 5.If the menu is missing on a Verizon-network line, that is normal; the editor stays locked. Run Reset Network Settings if data is failing

Tracfone Android APN Values

Verizon-network Tracfone (most common, especially for SIMs activated after the 2021 Verizon acquisition):

• Name: Tracfone Verizon
• APN: tracfone.vzwentp
• MMSC: http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
• MMS port: 80
• MCC: 311
• MNC: 480
• APN Type: default,supl,mms
• APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
• Authentication Type: None
• All other fields: <Not set>

AT&T-network Tracfone:

• Name: Tracfone AT&T
• APN: tfdata
• MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
• MMS proxy: mms3.tracfone.com
• MMS port: 80
• MCC: 310
• MNC: 410
• APN Type: default,supl,mms
• APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6

T-Mobile-network Tracfone:

• Name: Tracfone T-Mobile
• APN: wap.tracfone (some phones need fast.t-mobile.com instead)
• MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
• MMS port: 8080
• MCC: 310
• MNC: 260
• APN Type: default,supl,mms
• APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6

Tracfone iPhone APN Values

If your iPhone needs manual entry (rare on Tracfone), use the APN value that matches your underlying network in the Cellular Data Network and MMS sections. The MMS Max Message Size on iPhone is 1048576 (1 MB) across all networks.

• Cellular Data (APN): match underlying network from the lists above
• MMSC: match underlying network's MMSC from above
• MMS Max Message Size: 1048576
• MMS UA Prof URL: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf

Multi-Network APN Mapping

The single biggest source of Tracfone APN trouble is using the wrong APN for the underlying network. A T-Mobile-network SIM with the Verizon APN will refuse to connect. The same is true in reverse.

To figure out which network your SIM is on, look at the SIM packaging or activation email first. Both state the network. If you do not have those, the next-best check is to dial *228 (Verizon's provisioning sequence) and see if the phone reprograms. If it does, you are on Verizon. If you get a call-not-completed message, the SIM is on AT&T or T-Mobile.

The simplest workaround if you cannot figure out the network is to text APN to 611611. Tracfone pushes the correct configuration message regardless of which network your SIM is on.

Common Setup Issues

• After saving the Android APN, reboot the phone. Tracfone sometimes does not switch to the new entry until the device re-registers.
• Confirm the APN matches your underlying network. Wrong APN + right MCC/MNC will still fail to connect.
• For T-Mobile-network Tracfone lines, if wap.tracfone does not work, swap to fast.t-mobile.com. Both are documented as valid values on the same network.
• If MMS fails but data works, double-check the MMS proxy and MMSC for your network. The values differ across Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
• Text APN to 611611 from your Tracfone number. The configuration message arrives within a few minutes and works on most phones.
• For iPhone, install any pending Carrier Settings update at Settings > General > About.
• If your phone moved from another carrier, run Reset Network Settings to clear old APN entries.
• If activation completed but data still does not work, contact Tracfone support. The line may need a back-end reprovisioning.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tracfone owned by Verizon?

Yes. Verizon acquired Tracfone Wireless in 2021. Tracfone continues to operate as a multi-network MVNO with Verizon as the primary underlying network, but legacy AT&T and T-Mobile lines also remain active.

Why does Tracfone have so many APN variations?

Each underlying network requires its own APN. Tracfone has operated on multiple carriers for decades, and the back-end identifiers reflect the wholesale agreements with each one. There is no way to unify them; the APN value must match the network the SIM was provisioned for.

What does tracfone.vzwentp stand for?

The .vzwentp suffix indicates Verizon enterprise/wholesale provisioning. It is the back-end identifier Tracfone uses with Verizon's wholesale platform, similar to how COMCAST.RSLR.VZWENTP works for Xfinity Mobile and CHARTER.RSLR.VZWENTP for Spectrum Mobile.

Can I move my Tracfone SIM from Verizon network to T-Mobile network?

No. Tracfone SIMs are network-specific. To switch, you need a new SIM provisioned for the target network. Contact Tracfone customer service to request the swap; your account and number stay intact.

Do I need separate APN values for 5G on Tracfone?

No. The same APN handles 4G LTE and 5G on each underlying network. To pull 5G specifically, enable it in network mode settings and confirm your plan includes 5G access (most current Tracfone plans do).

What is wap.tracfone vs fast.t-mobile.com?

Both are valid APN values for T-Mobile-network Tracfone lines. wap.tracfone is the legacy Tracfone-specific value; fast.t-mobile.com is the T-Mobile-shared value that Tracfone also accepts. If one fails, try the other.

What does MMS Max Message Size 1048576 mean on iPhone?

It is the MMS attachment size cap in bytes (exactly 1 MB), the standard across US carriers. Tracfone follows this limit on all three underlying networks.