APN or Access Point Name is the essential gateway that connects your mobile device to your carrier's network. When your APN settings are incorrect, you might experience problems with internet access, sending or receiving multimedia messages (MMS), cellular data connections, or features like Voice over LTE (VoLTE).
Most modern smartphones automatically configure APN settings when you insert a new SIM card or activate an eSIM. However, if you're experiencing connectivity issues or have recently switched carriers, you may need to manually enter or modify these settings.
How to Set Up APN Settings
Before we dive into the specific carrier settings, here's how to manually configure APN settings on your device:
For Android:
- 1.Go to Settings
- 2.Tap Connections or Network & Internet
- 3.Select Mobile Networks
- 4.Choose Access Point Names
- 5.Tap More (three dots menu)
- 6.Select Reset to Default
- 7.Enter the new APN settings
For iPhone:
- 1.Navigate to Settings
- 2.Tap Cellular or Mobile Data
- 3.Select Cellular Data Network
- 4.Enter the new APN settings
AT&T APN Settings
AT&T for iPhone and Android Smartphones
- Name: NXTGENPHONE
- APN: NXTGENPHONE
- MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
- MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 410
- APN Type: default,mms,supl,hipri
- APN Protocol: IPv4
AT&T for Tablets and Data Devices
- Name: ATT Broadband
- APN: Broadband
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 410
- APN Type: default,mms,supl,hipri,fota
AT&T 5G Settings
- 5G Capable Phones: ENHANCEDPHONE
- 5G Standalone Phones: NRPHONE
T-Mobile APN Settings
T-Mobile for Android and iPhone
- Name: T-Mobile
- APN: fast.t-mobile.com (for LTE devices) or epc.tmobile.com (for non-LTE devices)
- MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 260
- APN Type: default,supl,mms or Internet+MMS
- APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
T-Mobile Personal Hotspot
- APN: pcweb.tmobile.com
For iPhones running iOS 9 or newer, APN settings typically populate automatically when you insert a valid T-Mobile SIM card. If you need to reset them, go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
Verizon APN Settings
Verizon for iPhone and Android Devices
- Name: Verizon
- APN: vzwinternet
- MMSC: http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 12
- APN Type: default,supl,mms or Internet+MMS
Additional Verizon APNs
- vzwims: Used for connections to IMS services (required for TXT messaging)
- vzwadmin: Used for administrative functions
- vzwapp: Required for PDA data service
Sprint APN Settings
Sprint for iPhone and Android Devices
- APN Name: Sprint
- APN: cinet.spcs
- MMSC: http://mmsc1.uscc.net/mmsc/mms
- MMS Proxy: 68.28.31.7
- MCC: 234
- MNC: 15
- APN Type: MMS
Sprint Alternative Settings
- MMSC: https://mms.sprintpcs.com/servlets/mms
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 120
Boost Mobile APN Settings
Primary Boost Mobile Settings
- Name: Boost
- APN: boost.data
- MMSC: http://sprboost.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
- APN Type: default,supl,mms
- APN Protocol: IPv6
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 240
Alternative Boost Mobile Settings
- Name: Boost Mobile
- APN: Boost_Mobile
- MMSC: http://mm.myboostmobile.com
- MMS Proxy: 68.28.31.7
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 870
US Cellular APN Settings
- Name: USCC
- APN: internet
- Username: yourMSID@uscc.net
- Password: your MSID
- Server: wap.voicestream.com
- MMSC: http://mmsc1.uscc.net/mmsc/mms
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 120 (varies by region)
Virgin Mobile APN Settings
Virgin Mobile for Android and iPhone
- Name: Virgin Internet
- APN: goto.virginmobile.uk
- Username: user
- MMSC: http://mms.virginmobile.co.uk:8002
- MMS Proxy: 193.30.166.2
- MMS Port: 8080
- Authentication Type: PAP
- APN Type: internet+mms
Understanding APN Settings
What is an APN?
An Access Point Name is a gateway that connects your mobile device to your carrier's network and the internet.
What are MCC and MNC?
MCC (Mobile Country Code) and MNC (Mobile Network Code) are unique identifiers for your country and carrier network. The USA uses MCC codes between 310-316.
What is MMSC?
The Multimedia Messaging Service Center is your carrier's MMS store and forward server.
What are Proxy and Port?
These optional fields are typically left blank. They act as intermediaries between your device and the server providing resources.
When configuring APN settings, remember that most fields marked "not set" or "leave blank" should remain empty. Always double-check your spelling and capitalization, as these settings are often case-sensitive. If you continue to experience connectivity issues after updating your APN settings, contact your carrier's customer support for assistance.
