Sky Mobile APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO
Sky Mobile is a UK MVNO owned by Sky (Comcast) operating on O2's network. The APN is skydata with credentials sky/sky. Sky Mobile's Swap and Roll data features work via the standard APN — no special configuration required for these plan features.
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Sky Mobile APN Settings — Internet Data
The new APN profile needs every character correct — an extra space alone will break the connection.
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Sky Mobile Internet | |
| APN | skydata | |
| Username | sky | |
| Password | sky | |
| MMSC | http://mmsc.sky.co.uk:8002 | |
| MMS Proxy | 82.132.254.1 | |
| MMS Port | 8080 | |
| MCC | 234 | |
| MNC | 10 | |
| APN Type | default,supl | |
| APN Protocol | IPv4/IPv6 |
Sky Mobile MMS Settings Summary
Add a separate MMS APN profile, or mms to the APN Type, to enable picture messages.
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| APN | skydata | |
| MMSC | http://mmsc.sky.co.uk:8002 | |
| MMS Proxy | 82.132.254.1 | |
| MMS Port | 8080 | |
| APN Type | mms |
Android Setup — Sky Mobile
- Open Settings › Connections › Mobile Networks.
- Tap Access Point Names.
- Create the new APN profile via the + icon.
- Set APN: skydata. Set Username: sky and Password: sky.
- Set MCC: 234, MNC: 10, APN Type: default,supl.
- The three-dot menu leads to Save; activate afterward with the radio button.
- Apply the change by restarting or toggling Aeroplane Mode.
- Open Settings › Network & internet › SIMs.
- Tap your Sky Mobile SIM › Access Point Names › +.
- Enter APN: skydata. Username: sky, Password: sky.
- After saving and activating the profile, toggle Aeroplane Mode.
- Open Settings › Mobile Network › Access Point Names.
- Add a new APN with APN: skydata and all values from the table above.
- Save the profile and select it as active, restarting afterward.
Sky Mobile APN on iPhone
Sky Mobile iPhones receive APN settings automatically via the carrier bundle. If mobile data is not working:
- Go to Settings › General › About and install any available carrier update.
- Toggle Aeroplane Mode on for 15 seconds, then switch it off.
- Confirm Cellular Data is enabled under Settings › Cellular.
- Restart the iPhone fully (hold power + volume).
- If still failing: Contact Sky Mobile on 03300 412 524 (standard UK rates) or via the Sky Mobile app.
Parent Network: O2 (Sky Mobile APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO)
Sky Mobile runs on O2's network but uses the APN skydata with username and password both set to sky. O2's mobile.o2.co.uk APN will not work on a Sky Mobile SIM.
Compare directly with the parent network: O2 APN Settings →
Troubleshooting Sky Mobile Data
- Toggle Aeroplane Mode for 15 seconds to force network re-registration.
- Restart your phone to apply saved APN settings.
- Verify the APN reads exactly skydata — no spaces, no extra characters.
- Check credentials: Username = sky, Password = sky. Missing or incorrect credentials are a common cause of failure.
- Persistent issues call for a network settings reset and a fresh APN from scratch.
- Contact Sky Mobile support: Contact Sky Mobile on 03300 412 524 (standard UK rates) or via the Sky Mobile app.