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Plusnet Mobile APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO

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Plusnet Mobile is a UK MVNO owned by BT Group, operating on EE's network. The APN is plusnet — no credentials needed. Plusnet Mobile offers UK-based customer support and transparent SIM-only plans. The MMS infrastructure is shared with EE (same MMSC and proxy).

Plusnet Mobile APN Settings — Internet Data

Enter the APN profile values precisely — even an extra space somewhere stops the connection.

FieldValue
NamePlusnet Mobile Internet
APNplusnet
UsernameLeave blank
PasswordLeave blank
MMSChttp://mms/pict
MMS Proxy149.254.201.135
MMS Port8080
MCC234
MNC30
APN Typedefault,supl
APN ProtocolIPv4/IPv6

Plusnet Mobile MMS Settings Summary

Enable picture messages by creating a separate MMS APN or adding mms to the internet APN Type field.

FieldValue
APNplusnet
MMSChttp://mms/pict
MMS Proxy149.254.201.135
MMS Port8080
MCC234
MNC30
APN Typemms

Android Setup — Plusnet Mobile

  1. Open Settings › Connections › Mobile Networks.
  2. Tap Access Point Names.
  3. Add a new APN profile by tapping the plus sign.
  4. Set APN: plusnet. Leave Username and Password blank — Plusnet Mobile uses an open APN.
  5. Set MCC: 234, MNC: 30, APN Type: default,supl.
  6. Use the three-dot menu (⋮) to Save, then tap the radio button to activate.
  7. A restart or an Aeroplane Mode toggle applies the changes.
  1. Open Settings › Network & internet › SIMs.
  2. Tap your Plusnet Mobile SIM › Access Point Names › +.
  3. Enter APN: plusnet. Leave Username and Password blank — Plusnet Mobile uses an open APN.
  4. Save, activate, then toggle Aeroplane Mode to reconnect.
  1. Open Settings › Mobile Network › Access Point Names.
  2. Add a new APN with APN: plusnet and all values from the table above.
  3. After saving, select as active and restart the device.

Plusnet Mobile on iPhone

Plusnet Mobile iPhones receive APN settings via the carrier bundle — manual entry is not available on iOS. If data is not working:

  1. Check Settings › General › About and install any available carrier update.
  2. Switch on Aeroplane Mode for 15 seconds, then off again.
  3. Ensure Cellular Data is enabled.
  4. Restart the iPhone fully.
  5. If still failing: Contact Plusnet Mobile on 0800 432 0200 (free, 24/7).

Parent Network: EE (Plusnet Mobile APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO)

Plusnet Mobile uses EE's towers (both are BT Group companies). The APN is plusnet — different from EE's everywhere, though the MMS proxy and MMSC are the same as EE. No credentials required.

Compare with parent network settings: EE APN Settings →

Troubleshooting Plusnet Mobile Data

  1. Toggle Aeroplane Mode for 15 seconds to force network re-registration on EE's infrastructure.
  2. Apply any saved APN settings with a phone restart.
  3. Verify the APN reads exactly plusnet — no spaces, no http://, no extra characters.
  4. Confirm credentials are blank: username and password must be empty for this open APN.
  5. A network settings reset followed by recreating the APN handles persistent issues.
  6. Contact Plusnet Mobile support: Contact Plusnet Mobile on 0800 432 0200 (free, 24/7).

Frequently Asked Questions — Plusnet Mobile APN

What is the Plusnet Mobile APN?
The Plusnet Mobile APN is plusnet. No credentials required. Plusnet runs on EE's network.
Is Plusnet Mobile the same as EE for APN?
No. Plusnet uses its own APN (plusnet), not EE's (everywhere). However, Plusnet shares EE's MMS infrastructure.
Does Plusnet Mobile support 4G?
Yes. Plusnet Mobile supports 4G via EE's network. 5G availability varies by plan.
What are Plusnet MMS settings?
Plusnet MMS: APN = plusnet, MMSC = http://mms/pict, MMS Proxy = 149.254.201.135, MMS Port = 8080, MCC = 234, MNC = 30.
How do I contact Plusnet Mobile?
Call Plusnet Mobile on 0800 432 0200 (free, 24/7).