Access Point Name (APN) settings are what your phone uses to connect to your carrier’s mobile network and the internet. They define the network path for all cellular data connectivity. Some carriers require you to enter APN settings to set up your service.
These settings are usually added automatically, but if you need to set them manually, use the UK carrier guides below.
Not all carriers allow users to manually change APN settings. Only edit your APN if your carrier advises you to do so. Contact your carrier to verify the correct settings.
You can view your APN settings in one of the following locations:
For Samsung: "Settings" > "Connections" > "Mobile networks" > "Access Point Names".
For Pixel: "Settings" > "Network & Internet" > "Mobile network" > "Advanced" > "Access Point Names".
Choose your UK carrier
EE | ➜ |
O2 | ➜ |
Vodafone UK | ➜ |
Three | ➜ |
EE
See EE’s APN settings for Android:
See EE’s APN settings for Android:
Go to "Settings" > "Connections" > "Mobile networks".
Select "Access Point Names".
If "EE Internet" is available, select it. Otherwise choose "Add" / "+" to create a new APN.
Enter the following (leave fields not listed as “Not set”):
Name: EE Internet
APN: everywhere
Username: eesecure
Password: secure
MMSC: http://mms/
MMS proxy: 149.254.201.135
MMS port: 8080
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Save, select the APN, then restart your phone and test data/MMS.
O2
See O2’s APN settings for Android:
See O2’s APN settings for Android:
Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
Add new APN (if needed) and use:
Name: O2 Mobile
APN: mobile.o2.co.uk
Username: o2web
Password: password
MMS proxy: 82.132.254.1
MMS port: 8080
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Save, select, restart, then test.
Vodafone UK
See Vodafone UK’s APN settings for Android:
See Vodafone UK’s APN settings for Android:
Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
If needed, add a new APN with:
Name: Vodafone UK
APN: internet
Username: web
Password: web
MMS proxy: 212.183.137.012
MMS port: 8799
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Save, select, restart, and test.
Three
See Three’s APN settings for Android:
See Three’s APN settings for Android:
Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.
Add or edit the APN as follows:
Name: 3
APN: three.co.uk
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
MMS proxy: mms.three.co.uk
MMS port: 8799
APN type: default,supl,mms
APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Save, select, restart, and test.
Tip: Many UK carriers offer online setup tools or configuration texts that auto-install APN settings. If manual steps don’t work, check your carrier’s help pages or contact them for an APN configuration SMS.