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Tesco Mobile APN Settings iPhone

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Exact Tesco Mobile APN settings for iPhone — internet, MMS and data values. Step-by-step setup guide for iPhone UK, updated 2026.

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Where to find APN settings on iPhone (Tesco Mobile APN Settings iPhone)

Setting Value
APN Nameprepaydata
Username(leave blank)
Password(leave blank)
MMSChttp://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy82.132.254.1
MMS Port8080
Authentication TypePAP
APN Typedefault,supl,mms

APN — Access Point Name — is the string a phone uses to reach Tesco Mobile for data, MMS and hotspot. Wrong values leave the SIM connected but unable to load pages.

Below are Tesco Mobile'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 Tesco Mobile APN values on iPhone

On Android 10 and up, Tesco Mobile'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.

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Troubleshooting checklist

Reaching Tesco Mobile's APN screen on Android, and completing every field

Step 1Check APNStep 2Select APNStep 3Toggle flight modeStep 4Restart phoneStep 5Test data
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Saving an APN does not activate it — you must select it
On Android, after tapping Save the new APN appears in the list but is not yet active. Tap the radio button (empty circle) next to it so it becomes filled. The profile is only active when the circle is filled. Then toggle aeroplane mode or restart.

iPhone Tesco Mobile mobile data not working after APN entry

On iOS 16 or later: Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Network. If absent, Tesco Mobile likely pushes the APN automatically. A reset restores Tesco Mobile's defaults.

Newer iPhones on Tesco Mobile's carrier bundle may grey out the APN field — contact Tesco Mobile for a settings update.

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Troubleshooting checklist

Getting to the Tesco Mobile APN screen on iPhone, and why some fields show greyed out

Step 1Check APNStep 2Select APNStep 3Toggle flight modeStep 4Restart phoneStep 5Test data
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APN field greyed out? Here is why
On Android: the field is locked by a carrier profile. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network → Access Point Names and tap Reset to Default (three-dot menu). On iPhone: the carrier bundle controls the APN — it cannot be edited manually. Contact your network to push an updated carrier profile, or insert the SIM in another phone to test.
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APN values are case-sensitive — enter them exactly
Type every character exactly as shown — no spaces before or after, no capital letters unless listed. One wrong character stops mobile data from working. After saving on Android, tap the radio button (filled circle) next to the new profile to activate it.

Does Tesco Mobile automatically configure iPhone APN?

Type Tesco Mobile's values into the APN screen, leaving unlisted fields blank. Save, restart, then select the profile.

After saving your APN settings, always restart your phone and test a website before making further changes. If you have multiple APN profiles, make sure the correct one is selected (shown with a filled circle on Android).
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Troubleshooting checklist

The iPhone route to Tesco Mobile's APN settings, with greyed fields explained

Step 1Check APNStep 2Select APNStep 3Toggle flight modeStep 4Restart phoneStep 5Test data
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Fastest way to apply new APN settings
After saving, turn aeroplane mode ON for 10 seconds, then turn it OFF. This forces an immediate network re-registration — quicker than a full restart and equally effective.

Troubleshooting Tesco Mobile APN issues (iPhone)

Still no data after entering Tesco Mobile's APN values? Work through these in order:

1. Toggle aeroplane mode — ten seconds on, then off — forcing a Tesco Mobile reconnect and APN re-registration.

2. Restart fully — this clears short-lived faults and applies the new Tesco Mobile values.

3. Rebuild the APN. Delete Tesco Mobile'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. Tesco Mobile's defaults return.

5. Check the Tesco Mobile account — SIM activation, standing and data allowance are all verifiable via the hub or customer services.

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Troubleshooting checklist

On Tesco Mobile, going in order usually fixes things within the first steps

Step 1Check APNStep 2Select APNStep 3Toggle flight modeStep 4Restart phoneStep 5Test data
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Common MMS mistakes that stop picture messages working
• The MMSC URL must begin with http:// — never https://
• 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 Tesco Mobile (iPhone)

Tesco Mobile's MMS uses dedicated APN fields — MMSC, MMS proxy and MMS port. Check those first when picture messages fail.

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MMS setup checklist

Use http:// for the MMSC, never https:// — that swap is a common cause of MMS failure

Step 1Check MMSCStep 2Add MMS proxyStep 3Set APN typeStep 4Turn data onStep 5Send test MMS

Frequently Asked Questions About Tesco Mobile 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 Tesco Mobile.

Do I need to enter APN settings on an eSIM?

A Tesco Mobile eSIM profile usually brings correct APN settings automatically. If data fails, enter them manually via the steps above.

Why is my Tesco Mobile APN greyed out?

Tesco Mobile 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 Tesco Mobile for an update.

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APN field greyed out? Here is why
On Android: the field is locked by a carrier profile. Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile Network → Access Point Names and tap Reset to Default (three-dot menu). On iPhone: the carrier bundle controls the APN — it cannot be edited manually. Contact your network to push an updated carrier profile, or insert the SIM in another phone to test.

More Tesco Mobile APN Settings iPhone Questions

What is the Tesco Mobile APN name?
The Tesco Mobile APN name is shown in the settings table above. On most Tesco Mobile SIMs in the UK, the APN is pre-configured automatically when you insert your SIM.
Why is my Tesco Mobile mobile data not working after entering the APN?
After entering the Tesco Mobile APN settings, restart your phone to apply the changes. If data still does not work, check you have selected the correct APN and that your Tesco Mobile plan includes mobile data.
Do I need to enter APN settings manually on Tesco Mobile?
Most Tesco Mobile devices configure APN settings automatically when you insert your SIM. You only need to enter them manually if your internet or MMS stops working after a factory reset or SIM swap.
What is the Tesco Mobile MMS APN for picture messages?
The Tesco Mobile MMS APN settings are included in the table above. Make sure the MMSC, MMS Proxy and MMS Port values are entered exactly as shown.
Can I use the same APN settings for 4G and 5G on Tesco Mobile?
Yes, the Tesco Mobile APN settings work for both 4G and 5G connections. You do not need a separate APN for 5G — the network upgrades automatically where 5G coverage is available.

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