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Lebara APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO

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Lebara Mobile is a UK MVNO targeting international callers, operating on Vodafone's UK network. The Lebara APN is uk.lebara.mobi with credentials lebara/lebara. Lebara is known for competitive international call rates and flexible SIM-only plans.

Lebara APN Settings — Internet Data

Every character matters when creating the APN profile — one extra space and the connection fails.

FieldValue
NameLebara Internet
APNuk.lebara.mobi
Usernamelebara
Passwordlebara
MMSChttp://mms.lebara.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy212.183.137.012
MMS Port8799
MCC234
MNC15
APN Typedefault,supl
APN ProtocolIPv4/IPv6

Lebara MMS Settings Summary

For MMS to work, set up a separate APN profile or include mms in the APN Type field.

FieldValue
APNuk.lebara.mobi
MMSChttp://mms.lebara.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy212.183.137.012
MMS Port8799
APN Typemms

Android Setup — Lebara

  1. Open Settings › Connections › Mobile Networks.
  2. Tap Access Point Names.
  3. Tap + to add a fresh APN profile.
  4. Set APN: uk.lebara.mobi. Set Username: lebara and Password: lebara.
  5. Set MCC: 234, MNC: 15, APN Type: default,supl.
  6. Tap the three-dot menu, choose Save, then activate with the radio button.
  7. A restart or Aeroplane Mode toggle applies the change.
  1. Open Settings › Network & internet › SIMs.
  2. Tap your Lebara SIM › Access Point Names › +.
  3. Enter APN: uk.lebara.mobi. Username: lebara, Password: lebara.
  4. Once the profile's saved and activated, toggle Aeroplane Mode to reconnect.
  1. Open Settings › Mobile Network › Access Point Names.
  2. Add a new APN with APN: uk.lebara.mobi and all values from the table above.
  3. Save it, mark it active, and restart the phone.

Lebara APN on iPhone

Lebara iPhones receive APN settings automatically via the carrier bundle. If mobile data is not working:

  1. Go to Settings › General › About and install any available carrier update.
  2. Enable Aeroplane Mode for 15 seconds, then disable it.
  3. Confirm Cellular Data is enabled under Settings › Cellular.
  4. Restart the iPhone fully (hold power + volume).
  5. If still failing: Contact Lebara on 0333 800 1111 (standard UK rate) or via live chat on lebara.co.uk.

Parent Network: Vodafone (Lebara APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO)

Lebara Mobile runs on Vodafone's UK network. The correct APN is uk.lebara.mobi — using Vodafone's "wap.vodafone.co.uk" on a Lebara SIM will not connect.

Compare directly with the parent network: Vodafone APN Settings →

Troubleshooting Lebara Data

  1. Toggle Aeroplane Mode for 15 seconds to force network re-registration.
  2. Restart your phone to apply saved APN settings.
  3. Verify the APN reads exactly uk.lebara.mobi — no spaces, no extra characters.
  4. Check credentials: Username = lebara, Password = lebara. Missing or incorrect credentials are a common cause of failure.
  5. If the problem remains, a network settings reset and fresh APN creation is the next step.
  6. Contact Lebara support: Contact Lebara on 0333 800 1111 (standard UK rate) or via live chat on lebara.co.uk.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lebara APN

What is the Lebara APN?
The Lebara APN is uk.lebara.mobi. Username: lebara, Password: lebara. Lebara runs on Vodafone's UK network.
Does Lebara use Vodafone's APN?
No. Lebara uses its own APN uk.lebara.mobi with credentials lebara/lebara, distinct from Vodafone's wap.vodafone.co.uk.
Does Lebara support 5G?
Yes, Lebara offers 5G on eligible plans through Vodafone's 5G network using the same uk.lebara.mobi APN.
What are Lebara MMS settings?
Lebara MMS: APN = uk.lebara.mobi, MMSC = http://mms.lebara.co.uk:8002, MMS Proxy = 212.183.137.012, MMS Port = 8799, MCC = 234, MNC = 15.
How do I contact Lebara?
Call Lebara on 0333 800 1111 or use live chat on lebara.co.uk.

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