What is an APN & how to change mobile network internet settings

An Access Point Name (APN) provides all the details that your device needs to connect to mobile data. If you are setting up a new device or putting your SIM card into a device for the first time, your network operator should send you their APN details in a configuration message. Your APN details will be different depending on your network operator. You can find out more information about your specific APN on your network's website.

Please note: the steps to find the APN settings will differ depending on your device and its operating system. Find out how to check what operating system your device is using

1 Swipe up from the home screen, to access your apps
Swipe up from the home screen to access your apps
2 Tap the Settings app
Tap Settings
3 Tap Connections
Tap connections
4 Tap Mobile networks
Tap mobile networks
5 Tap Access Point Names
Tap access point names
6 Tap the Access Point you would like to check
Tap the access point you want to check
1 From the home screen, tap Apps
Tap Apps on your home screen
2 Tap the Settings app
Tap the settings app
3 On Marshmallow device, tap Mobile Networks. On Lollipop devices, tap More Networks then Mobile Networks
On marshmallow devices tap mobile networks. On lollipop devices tap more networks, then tap mobile networks
4 Tap Access Point Names
Tap Access Point Names
5 Tap the settings cog or tap the Access Point itself
Tap the settings cog or tap the Access Point

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