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giffgaff MMS Settings UK 2026 MMS

giffgaff MMS settings enable picture messaging on giffgaff's O2-based network. The giffgaff MMSC is http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002 and MMS Proxy is 82.132.254.1 on port 8080. The giffgaff MMS settings differ from O2's despite sharing O2's infrastructure.

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  1. giffgaff MMS Settings Table
  2. Android Setup
  3. iPhone Notes
  4. Troubleshooting
  5. FAQs

giffgaff MMS Settings

Enter these values in your APN profile to enable picture messaging. All values must be exact.

FieldValue
APNgiffgaff.com
MMSChttp://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy82.132.254.1
MMS Port8080
MCC234
MNC20
APN Typedefault,supl,mms
APN ProtocolIPv4/IPv6
⚠ MMS requires an active mobile data connection. Picture messages cannot be sent over Wi-Fi only.

Android MMS Setup — giffgaff

  1. Open Settings › Connections (Samsung) or Network & internet (Pixel) › Mobile Networks.
  2. Tap Access Point Names. Find your existing giffgaff APN or tap + to create a new one.
  3. Set APN: giffgaff.com.
  4. Enter MMSC: http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002.
  5. Enter MMS Proxy: 82.132.254.1 and MMS Port: 8080.
  6. Set APN Type: default,supl,mms. On giffgaff, set APN Type to default,supl,mms in the giffgaff.com APN profile. Username is giffgaff, password is password.
  7. Tap ⋮ › Save, activate the profile, then restart your phone.

giffgaff MMS on iPhone

giffgaff iPhones configure MMS automatically via the carrier bundle. If picture messages fail, update carrier settings via Settings › General › About, then restart.

  1. Go to Settings › General › About and install any available carrier update.
  2. Toggle Aeroplane Mode on for 15 seconds, then off.
  3. Open your messaging app and confirm MMS Messaging is enabled in Settings › Messages.
  4. Restart the iPhone if picture messages still fail.

Troubleshooting giffgaff MMS

  1. Check mobile data is active — MMS requires a data connection, not just Wi-Fi.
  2. Verify the MMSC is set to http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002 exactly.
  3. Check MMS Port is 8080 — wrong port is a common failure cause.
  4. Check APN Type includes mms (e.g. default,supl,mms).
  5. Enable MMS in your messaging app — most apps have an MMS toggle in their settings.
  6. Restart your phone after saving APN changes to apply them.
  7. Reset network settings and re-enter the values manually if the above steps fail.

Frequently Asked Questions — giffgaff MMS

What is the giffgaff MMSC?
The giffgaff MMSC is http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002. MMS Proxy: 82.132.254.1, Port: 8080.
Why aren't giffgaff picture messages sending?
Check that mobile data is active, the MMSC is correct, and the APN Type includes mms. Also confirm username is giffgaff and password is password.
Does giffgaff use O2's MMSC?
No. giffgaff uses its own MMSC (mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk) distinct from O2's mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk.
Does giffgaff support MMS on 5G?
Yes. MMS works on giffgaff across 4G and 5G connections using the same MMSC settings.
What APN type for giffgaff MMS?
Use APN Type: default,supl,mms on the giffgaff.com APN profile to handle both internet and MMS.

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