Ultimate Guide to APN Settings for Mobile Carriers Worldwide

I remember the frustration I felt the first time I experienced connectivity issues on my phone, only to realize that the solution lay in something called APN settings. APN (Access Point Name) settings may seem hidden, but they are essential to keep your phone connected to the internet, enabling you to send multimedia messages and access mobile data. If you’re switching carriers, traveling internationally, or troubleshooting internet issues, understanding APN settings can be a game-changer.

In this guide, I’ve compiled a centralized resource of APN settings for top mobile carriers worldwide. From the U.S. and Canada to Europe, Asia, and Africa, you’ll find detailed APN configurations by country and carrier, making it easy to achieve a seamless mobile experience no matter where you are.

Global APN Settings Guide: Essential Configurations for Major Carriers Worldwide

Country	Network	APN Name	Username	Password	Dial Number	Additional Information
Albania	Vodafone	Twa	guest	guest
Argentina	Claro	igprs.claro.com.ar	ctigprs	ctigprs999
	Movistar	internet.gprs.unifon.com.ar	wap	wap
	Personal	gprs.personal.com	[mobile number]	adgj
Australia	Amaysim	internet
	Optus	internet	guest	guest
	Telstra	telstra.internet	guest	guest
	Telstra (Data Bundles)	telstra.datapack		Telstra
	Telstra (Pay by Time)	telstra.pcpack		Telstra
	Three	3netaccess	a	a
	Vodafone	vfinternet.au	guest	guest
Austria	A1	a1.net	ppp@a1plus.at	ppp
	BOB (A1)	bob.at	data@bob.at	ppp
	T-Mobile	gprsinternet
	Drei	drei.at				UMTS-only network
	Yesss	web.yesss.at
Azerbaijan	Azercell	internet	guest	guest
Bangladesh	Grameen Phone	gpinternet
Belarus	VELCOM	web.velcom.by	web	unlim
Belgium	Base	gprs.base.be			*99#
	Mobistar	mworld.be			99**1#	gprs.mobistar.be
	Proximus	Internet.proximus.be			99**CID#	relay.proximus.be
Botswana	Mascom Wireless	internet.mascom	guest	guest
Brazil	Claro	claro.com.br	claro	claro
	Oi	gprs.oi.com.br	guest	guest
	TIM	tim.br	tim	tim
Bulgaria	GloBul	internet.globul.bg	globul	[none]
Canada	Rogers AT&T	internet.com	wapuser1	wap
	Fido (Microcell)	internet.fido.ca	fido	fido
Chile	ENTELPCS	imovil.entelpcs.cl	entelpcs	entelpcs
	Claro	BAM.CLAROCHILE.CL
China	China Mobile	cmnet	guest	guest
	China Unicom	[none]	guest	guest
Colombia	Movistar	internet.movistar.com.co	movistar	movistar
Czech Republic	T-Mobile	internet	guest	guest	99**1#
Denmark	Telenor	Internet			*99#	mail.telenor.dk
	Telia DK	www.internet.mtelia.dk
Dominican Republic	Orange	orangenet.com.do	guest	guest
Egypt	Vodafone	internet.vodafone.net	internet	internet
Estonia	Elisa	internet.elisa.ee	guest	guest
Finland	Dna	internet	guest	guest
France	Orange (contract)	orange.fr	orange	orange
	Free-Mobile	free	No user	No password
Germany	Vodafone	web.vodafone.de	guest	guest
Greece	Cosmote	internet
Hong Kong	CSL	internet	guest	guest
India	Airtel	airtelgprs.com	guest	guest
	Jio	jionet
Ireland	Meteor	isp.mymeteor.ie	my	meteor
	O2 (contract)	open.internet	gprs	gprs
	Vodafone (contract)	isp.vodafone.ie	vodafone	vodafone
	Vodafone (pre-pay)	live.vodafone.com	vodafone	vodafone
Israel	Cellcom	internetg	guest	guest
Italy	TIM	ibox.tim.it	guest	guest
	Wind	internet.wind	Wind	Wind
Jamaica	Cable & Wireless	wap	guest	guest
Japan	Vodafone (J-Phone)	vodafone	ai@vodafone	vodafone
Kazakhstan	Beeline	internet.beeline.kz	internet.beeline	web
Kenya	Safaricom	web.safaricom.com	web	guest
Latvia	LMT	internet.lmt.lv			*99#
Lebanon	Cellis FTML	internet.ftml.com.lb	plugged	guest
Lithuania	Bite GSM	banga	guest	guest
Luxembourg	LUXGSM	web.pt.lu	guest	tango
Macau	CTM	ctm-mobile	guest	1234
Malaysia	Digi	diginet	guest	guest
	Maxis (contract)	internet.gprs.maxis	guest	wap
	Timecel	timenett.com.my	guest	guest
Malta	Go Mobile (contract)	gosurfing	guest	guest
Mexico	Telcel	internet.itelcel.com	webgprs	gprs
Moldova	Moldcell	internet	gprs	1987
Morocco	Maroc Telecom	iam	wac	MEDIWAP
Netherlands	KPN Mobile	internet	KPN	guest
New Zealand	Vodafone	internet	guest	guest
Nigeria	Globacom (Internet)	gprs	wap	wap
Norway	Telenor Mobil	Internet	guest	ufone
Pakistan	UFone	ufone.internet	ufone	xxx
	Zong	zonginternet	zong	zong
Peru	Claro (TIM)	tim.pe	tim	globe
Philippines	Globe Telecoms	internet.globe.com.ph	globe	globe
	Sun Cellular	minternet	guest	erainternet
Poland	Orange	internet	internet	internet	99**1#
	Plus	internet	plusgsm	plusgsm	99**1#
Portugal	Optimus	internet	guest	guest
Romania	Orange	internet			99**1#
Russia	BeeLine	internet.beeline.ru	beeline	connex
	MTS	internet.mts.ru	mts	[supplied]
Saint Lucia	Cable & Wireless	internet	guest	wap03oecs
Senegal	Tigo	wap.sentelgsm.com	guest	gprs
Serbia	Telekom Srbija	gprsinternet	mts	064
Singapore	M1	mobilenet	guest	guest
	Starhub	shwapint	guest	guest
Slovakia	Eurotel	internet	guest	guest
Slovenia	Izimobil	izimobil	izimobil	izimobil	*99#
	Simobil	internet.simobil.si	simobil	internet	*99#
South Africa	Cell-C	internet	guest	guest
Spain	Movistar	movistar.es	MOVISTAR	MOVISTAR
	Vodafone (Airtel)	airtelnet.es	vodafone	internet
Sri Lanka	Dialog GSM (contract)	www.dialogsl.com	guest	guest
	Mobitel	isp	guest	vodafone
Sweden	Tele2	mobileinternet.tele2.se			*99#
	Telenor Data	services.telenor.se
	Telia	online.telia.se			99**1#
Switzerland	Orange	internet	guest	internet
	Sunrise	internet	internet	guest
	Swisscom	gprs.swisscom.ch			*99#
Taiwan	Chunghwa Telecom	emome or internet	guest	guest
Thailand	AIS	internet	ais	guest
	DTAC	www.dtac.co.th	guest	guest
Turkey	Turkcell	internet
UAE	Etisalat	mnet	mnet	guest
UK	3	three.co.uk	guest	abc
	Jersey Telecom	pepper	abc	password
	O2 (contract)	wap.o2.co.uk			99**1#
	Orange (Pay Monthly)	orangeinternet	user	Orange
	Virgin Mobile	goto.virginmobile.com	user	webs
	Vodafone (contract)	internet			99**1#
Ukraine	Kyivstar	www.kyivstar.net	igprs	guest
	Jeans	www.jeans.ua	guest	internet
	Mobi-GSM	internet.urs	guest	guest
Uruguay	ANCEL	gprs.ancel	guest	ctiweb999
	CTI	internet.ctimovil.com.uy	ctiweb	movistar
USA	Cingular (AT&T)	proxy	guest	CINGULAR1
	T-Mobile (Internet)	epc.tmobile.com			99**1#
	Verizon	vzwinternet
Uzbekistan	Uzdunrobita	net.urd.uz	user	guest
Venezuela	Digitel TIM	gprsweb.digitel.ve	guest
Vietnam	Viettel	v-internet

What Are APN Settings, and Why Do I Need Them?

In simple terms, an APN is the gateway between your carrier’s network and the internet. It acts as the translator that tells your phone what settings it needs to connect to the internet and manage data traffic. Without the correct APN, I wouldn’t be able to browse, send MMS (multimedia messages), or even use certain apps that rely on data.

Here’s when APN settings come into play:

• Switching Carriers: If you’re bringing an unlocked phone to a new carrier, you may need to update your APN settings to match your new carrier’s requirements.
• Traveling Internationally: When I travel, switching to a local SIM card often requires me to update my APN settings to ensure smooth connectivity.
• Troubleshooting Connectivity Issues: If internet or MMS isn’t working, the culprit is often incorrect APN settings.

For more insights into setting up APNs, you’ll find detailed guides and troubleshooting tips at the end of this post.

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How to Use This APN Guide

Below, I’ve organized APN settings by region, country, and carrier, making it easy to find what you need. If you’re new to manually configuring APN settings, there’s a quick setup guide at the end for both Android and iOS devices.

Each section includes key APN fields like APN Name, Username, Password, MMSC (Multimedia Messaging Service Center), MMS Proxy, MCC (Mobile Country Code), and MNC (Mobile Network Code) for accuracy and convenience.

Country	Carrier	APN Name	Username	Password	Dial Number	Additional Information
USA	Verizon	vzwinternet				For general internet access
USA	AT&T	NXTGENPHONE				MMS URL: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
USA	T-Mobile	fast.t-mobile.com				MMS URL: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
Canada	Rogers	ltemobile.apn				MMS URL: http://mms.gprs.rogers.com
UK	Vodafone UK	wap.vodafone.co.uk				MMS URL: http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms
India	Airtel	airtelgprs.com	guest	guest		Popular for internet access in India
China	China Mobile	cmnet	guest	guest		Nationwide coverage
Japan	NTT Docomo	mopera.net				MMS not required
Germany	Deutsche Telekom	internet.telekom				MMS URL: http://mms.t-mobile.de/servlets/mms
Australia	Telstra	telstra.internet	guest	guest		Main APN for Telstra internet access
South Africa	Vodacom	internet	guest	guest		MMS URL: http://mmsc.vodacom.co.za

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APN Settings by Region and Country

North America

• United States
  • Verizon
    • APN Name: vzwinternet
    • MMSC: http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms
  • AT&T
    • APN Name: NXTGENPHONE
    • MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
  • T-Mobile
    • APN Name: fast.t-mobile.com
    • MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
• Canada
  • Rogers
    • APN Name: ltemobile.apn
    • MMSC: http://mms.gprs.rogers.com
  • Bell
    • APN Name: pda.bell.ca
    • MMSC: http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc

Europe

• United Kingdom
  • Vodafone UK
    • APN Name: wap.vodafone.co.uk
    • MMSC: http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms
  • O2 UK
    • APN Name: idata.o2.co.uk
    • MMSC: http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002
• Germany
  • Deutsche Telekom
    • APN Name: internet.telekom
    • MMSC: http://mms.t-mobile.de/servlets/mms

Asia

• India
  • Airtel
    • APN Name: airtelgprs.com
    • MMSC: http://100.1.201.171:10021/mmsc
  • Jio
    • APN Name: jionet
    • MMSC: http://mms.jio.com/servlets/mms
• Japan
  • NTT Docomo
    • APN Name: mopera.net
    • MMSC: Not required

Africa

• South Africa
  • Vodacom SA
    • APN Name: internet
    • MMSC: http://mmsc.vodacom.co.za
• Nigeria
  • MTN Nigeria
    • APN Name: web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
    • MMSC: http://10.199.212.8/servlets/mms

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Country-by-Country APN Table

For a quick look-up, here’s a table with key APN information for popular carriers worldwide.

Country	Carrier	APN Name	MMSC URL	MCC	MNC
United States	Verizon	vzwinternet	http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms	311	480
Canada	Rogers	ltemobile.apn	http://mms.gprs.rogers.com	302	720
United Kingdom	Vodafone UK	wap.vodafone.co.uk	http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms	234	15

Troubleshooting Common APN Issues

When I encounter APN-related issues, these quick fixes come in handy:

• No Internet Connection: Double-check all fields for accuracy. Even a small typo in MCC or MNC can block internet access.
• MMS Not Sending: Verify that the MMSC URL is correct and restart your device after updating.
• Slow Internet Speeds: Some APNs support only 3G. If you’re on a 4G or 5G plan, ensure your APN settings support LTE.

For device-specific troubleshooting, check out the setup guides below for both Android and iOS.

How to Set APN Settings on Android and iOS Devices

If you’re unfamiliar with setting APN configurations, here’s how I do it:

On Android

1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network > Advanced > Access Point Names.
2. Select your carrier’s APN or create a new APN entry.
3. Enter the details as listed above, save, and restart your phone.

On iOS

1. Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Network.
2. Enter the APN details according to your carrier’s configuration.
3. Save and restart your device.

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FAQs about APN Settings

1. Do I need to change my APN settings when traveling internationally?
   Not always. Some carriers allow roaming with your current APN settings, but switching to a local SIM may require updating APN details.
2. Why aren’t my APN settings saving?
   This issue can arise on locked devices. Contact your carrier to confirm if manual APN configuration is allowed.
3. Can incorrect APN settings affect my data speed?
   Yes, absolutely. Some APNs are optimized for specific speeds. If your data is slow, rechecking and updating your APN can help.

Conclusion

With this APN guide, you’re equipped to set up mobile connectivity from anywhere in the world. Bookmark this page, and refer back whenever you need APN settings or troubleshooting tips. For an offline option, download our APN settings PDF and enjoy worry-free connectivity wherever you go. 

That’s it for today’s blog post, covering all the Access Point Name (APN) settings and configurations for telecom operators and carriers worldwide. I hope you found the information helpful! If you did, please let me know in the comments, and feel free to ask if you have any other questions.