iPhone's APN settings location (giffgaff)
| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| APN Name | giffgaff.com |
| Username | giffgaff |
| Password | password |
| MMSC | http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002 |
| MMS Proxy | 82.132.254.1 |
| MMS Port | 8080 |
| Authentication Type | PAP |
| APN Type | default,supl,mms |
APN — Access Point Name — is the string a phone uses to reach giffgaff for data, MMS and hotspot. Wrong values leave the SIM connected but unable to load pages.
Below are giffgaff's recommended APN values for Android and iPhone — name, username, password, MMSC, MMS proxy and port. A 'connected but no internet' state points at the APN.
Entering giffgaff APN values on iPhone
On Android 10 and up, giffgaff's APN screen sits at Settings → Network & Internet (Connections on Samsung) → Mobile Network → Access Point Names. Plus icon adds a profile; tap an entry to edit.
Galaxy handsets: Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Access Point Names. Xiaomi and Redmi use Settings → SIM cards & Mobile Networks → Access Point Names.
Troubleshooting checklist
Reaching giffgaff's APN screen on Android, and completing every field
iPhone giffgaff mobile data not working after APN entry
On iOS 16 or later: Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Network. If absent, giffgaff likely pushes the APN automatically. A reset restores giffgaff's defaults.
Newer iPhones on giffgaff's carrier bundle may grey out the APN field — contact giffgaff for a settings update.
Troubleshooting checklist
iPhone's menu route to giffgaff's APN, and what greyed fields signify
Does giffgaff automatically configure iPhone APN?
Type giffgaff's values into the APN screen, leaving unlisted fields blank. Save, restart, then select the profile.
Troubleshooting checklist
The iOS path to giffgaff's APN settings, with greyed fields explained
Troubleshooting giffgaff APN issues (iPhone)
Still no data after entering giffgaff's APN values? Work through these in order:
1. Toggle aeroplane mode — ten seconds on, then off — forcing a giffgaff reconnect and APN re-registration.
2. Restart fully — this clears short-lived faults and applies the new giffgaff values.
3. Rebuild the APN. Delete giffgaff's entry and retype it — one wrong character breaks data.
4. Reset all network settings. Android: Settings → General Management → Reset → Reset Network Settings. iPhone: Settings → General → Reset → Reset Network Settings. giffgaff's defaults return.
5. Check the giffgaff account — SIM activation, standing and data allowance are all verifiable via the hub or customer services.
Troubleshooting checklist
On giffgaff, going in order usually fixes things within the first steps
• The MMS Proxy field is an IP address only — no http:// prefix
• APN Type must contain mms (e.g.
default,supl,mms)• On Android, save then select the profile before testing
APN settings for MMS on giffgaff (iPhone)
giffgaff's MMS uses dedicated APN fields — MMSC, MMS proxy and MMS port. Check those first when picture messages fail.
MMS setup checklist
The MMSC requires http://, not https:// — a common typo that kills MMS
Frequently Asked Questions About giffgaff APN Settings iPhone
Will changing APN settings delete anything?
No. Contacts, messages and apps stay as they are — the APN only sets how the phone reaches giffgaff.
Do I need to enter APN settings on an eSIM?
A giffgaff eSIM profile usually brings correct APN settings automatically. If data fails, enter them manually via the steps above.
Why is my giffgaff APN greyed out?
giffgaff locks the APN field on some devices and SIM types. Greyed out on Android? Look for reset APNs under Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network. On iPhone the carrier bundle controls it — ask giffgaff for an update.