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giffgaff MMS Settings UK 2026 MMS
giffgaff MMS settings control how your phone sends and receives picture messages. The MMSC address is http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002 and MMS Proxy is 81.135.103.100 on port 8080. Most Android devices need these values entered manually; iPhones receive them via the carrier bundle automatically.
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As an MVNO on O2's network, giffgaff sends picture messages through the same infrastructure as O2 and other O2 MVNOs like Tesco Mobile and Sky Mobile.
giffgaff MMS Settings — Full Guide
Type these values into the APN profile carefully — one wrong character stops MMS working.
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| APN | giffgaff.com | |
| MMSC | http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002 | |
| MMS Proxy | 81.135.103.100 | |
| MMS Port | 8080 | |
| MCC | 234 | |
| MNC | 20 | |
| Username | giffgaff | |
| Password | giffgaff | |
| APN Type | default,supl,mms | |
| APN Protocol | IPv4/IPv6 |
⚠ MMS requires an active mobile data connection. Picture messages cannot be sent over Wi-Fi only — mobile data must be enabled.
Android MMS Setup — giffgaff
MMS settings on Android live within the APN (Access Point Names) section of mobile network settings — the exact path differs by manufacturer.
Samsung (Galaxy devices)
- Open Settings › Connections › Mobile Networks › Access Point Names.
- Tap your existing giffgaff APN to edit it, or tap + to create a new one.
- Set APN: giffgaff.com.
- Enter MMSC: http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002.
- Enter MMS Proxy: 81.135.103.100 and MMS Port: 8080.
- Set APN Type: default,supl,mms.
- Tap ⋮ › Save, then select the profile by tapping the radio button next to it.
- Apply the changes with a restart or an Aeroplane Mode toggle.
Pixel and other Android devices
- Open Settings › Network & internet › Mobile network › Access point names.
- Tap the + icon to add a new APN, or tap your existing giffgaff APN to edit it.
- Type in every value from the table above precisely, leaving unlisted fields empty.
- Tap the three-dot menu and select Save. Tap the radio button next to the APN to activate it.
- Apply the MMS settings by restarting the phone.
⚠ Important: After tapping Save on Android, the APN is not yet active. You must tap the radio button (empty circle) next to the APN to activate it. The circle must be filled for the profile to be in use.
giffgaff MMS on iPhone
iPhones receive MMS settings automatically via the giffgaff carrier bundle. You generally do not need to enter them manually. If picture messages are not working on iPhone, follow these steps:
- Check Settings › General › About — a prompt appears there if a carrier settings update is available, ready to install.
- Go to Settings › Messages and confirm MMS Messaging is toggled ON.
- Toggle Aeroplane Mode on for 15–30 seconds, then off, to re-register on the giffgaff network.
- Fully restart the iPhone, then test sending a picture message.
- Still no MMS? Try Settings › General › Transfer or Reset iPhone › Reset › Reset Network Settings — this clears saved Wi-Fi passwords.
Note: On iPhones with iOS 16 or later, the APN field at Settings › Mobile Data › Mobile Data Network may be greyed out. This is normal — giffgaff controls it via the carrier bundle. Contact giffgaff to force a carrier profile update if needed.
Common giffgaff MMS Problems
| Problem | Most Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Picture messages stuck as "Sending" | Wrong MMS Proxy or Port | Verify MMS Proxy: 81.135.103.100 Port: 8080 |
| Can't send picture messages | Mobile data is off or MMSC is wrong | Enable mobile data; verify MMSC is exactly http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002 |
| MMS works on Wi-Fi but not mobile data | Data connection issue or APN not activated | Select the APN profile using the radio button; restart phone |
| Receiving blank/broken MMS | APN Type missing mms value | Edit APN and set Type to default,supl,mms |
| iPhone not receiving group texts | MMS Messaging toggle is off | Settings › Messages › enable MMS Messaging |
Troubleshooting giffgaff MMS
- Start by ruling out a data connection issue — MMS won't work over Wi-Fi alone; confirm mobile data is active.
- Check the MMSC field carefully: it should read http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002 with nothing extra.
- Verify MMS Proxy and Port match 81.135.103.100 and 8080 — wrong values here are the single most common cause of failure.
- Confirm APN Type includes
mms, not just default and supl. - Activate the APN on Android by tapping the radio button — saving alone doesn't apply it.
- Turn on MMS in your messaging app's settings, whichever app you use.
- Restart your phone once you've made changes.
- Reset network settings and start over if the issue is still there.
- Contact giffgaff on community if you're still stuck.
Frequently Asked Questions — giffgaff MMS
What is the giffgaff MMSC address?
The giffgaff MMSC address is http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002.MMS Proxy: 81.135.103.100, Port: 8080. Enter these values exactly in your APN settings to enable picture messaging.
Why are giffgaff picture messages not working?
The most common causes are: mobile data is disabled, the MMSC is entered incorrectly, or the APN Type does not include
mms. Verify the values from the table above exactly. Also confirm the APN profile is selected (filled radio button on Android).What APN type should I use for giffgaff MMS?
Use APN Type: default,supl,mms. This combines internet data, SUPL (GPS), and MMS in a single APN entry. All three values are required for full functionality.
Does giffgaff MMS work on 5G?
Yes. MMS works on all giffgaff network connections — 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G — using the same MMSC settings. The connection type does not affect MMS sending or receiving.
Why is MMS greyed out on my iPhone with giffgaff?
On iPhones, the MMS APN is controlled by the carrier bundle — you cannot edit it manually. Go to Settings › General › About to check for a carrier settings update. If MMS is still not working, contact giffgaff support: community.giffgaff.com (no phone support line).
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