Last updated: — verified on Android 15 & iOS 18

Lycamobile APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO

Lycamobile is a global MVNO with over 15 million customers. In the UK, Lycamobile operates across both O2 and Vodafone infrastructure depending on the SIM batch. The APN is data.lycamobile.co.uk with credentials lmuk/plus. Lycamobile specialises in international calling at competitive rates.

Lycamobile APN Settings — Internet Data

Enter these values exactly when creating a new APN profile. Every character must be correct — a single extra space will prevent the connection from working.

FieldValue
NameLycamobile Internet
APNdata.lycamobile.co.uk
Usernamelmuk
Passwordplus
MMSChttp://mms.lycamobile.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy149.254.201.135
MMS Port8080
MCC234
MNC30
APN Typedefault,supl
APN ProtocolIPv4/IPv6

Lycamobile MMS Settings

For picture messages, create a separate MMS APN profile or add mms to your internet APN Type field.

FieldValue
APNdata.lycamobile.co.uk
MMSChttp://mms.lycamobile.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy149.254.201.135
MMS Port8080
APN Typemms

Android Setup — Lycamobile

  1. Open SettingsConnectionsMobile Networks.
  2. Tap Access Point Names.
  3. Tap + to create a new APN profile.
  4. Set APN: data.lycamobile.co.uk. Set Username: lmuk and Password: plus.
  5. Set MCC: 234, MNC: 30, APN Type: default,supl.
  6. Tap the three-dot menu › Save. Tap the radio button to activate.
  7. Restart your phone or toggle Aeroplane Mode to apply.
  1. Open SettingsNetwork & internetSIMs.
  2. Tap your Lycamobile SIM › Access Point Names+.
  3. Enter APN: data.lycamobile.co.uk. Username: lmuk, Password: plus.
  4. Save and activate the profile. Toggle Aeroplane Mode to reconnect.
  1. Open SettingsMobile NetworkAccess Point Names.
  2. Add a new APN with APN: data.lycamobile.co.uk and all values from the table above.
  3. Save, select as active, and restart your device.

Lycamobile APN on iPhone

Lycamobile 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. Toggle Aeroplane Mode on for 15 seconds, then off.
  3. Confirm Cellular Data is enabled under Settings › Cellular.
  4. Restart the iPhone fully (hold power + volume).
  5. If still failing: Contact Lycamobile on 322 (free from Lycamobile) or 0207 132 0322.

Parent Network: O2 / Vodafone

Lycamobile SIMs in the UK may route through either O2 or Vodafone infrastructure depending on the SIM generation. In both cases, data.lycamobile.co.uk is the correct APN regardless of underlying network.

Compare directly with the parent network: O2 / Vodafone APN Settings →

Troubleshooting Lycamobile 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 data.lycamobile.co.uk — no spaces, no extra characters.
  4. Check credentials: Username = lmuk, Password = plus. Missing or incorrect credentials are a common cause of failure.
  5. Reset network settings and re-create the APN from scratch if the above steps do not resolve the issue.
  6. Contact Lycamobile support: Contact Lycamobile on 322 (free from Lycamobile) or 0207 132 0322.

Frequently Asked Questions — Lycamobile APN

What is the Lycamobile APN?
The Lycamobile APN is data.lycamobile.co.uk. Username: lmuk, Password: plus. Lycamobile routes through O2 or Vodafone depending on SIM generation.
Does Lycamobile use O2 or Vodafone?
Lycamobile uses both O2 and Vodafone infrastructure in the UK depending on SIM generation. The same APN (data.lycamobile.co.uk) works regardless of which network underlies the SIM.
Does Lycamobile support 5G?
Lycamobile offers limited 5G access on newer tariffs through its network partners' infrastructure.
What are Lycamobile MMS settings?
Lycamobile MMS: APN = data.lycamobile.co.uk, MMSC = http://mms.lycamobile.co.uk:8002, MMS Proxy = 149.254.201.135, MMS Port = 8080, MCC = 234, MNC = 30.
How do I contact Lycamobile?
Call 322 from a Lycamobile handset (free) or 0207 132 0322.

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