Last updated: — verified on Android 15 & iOS 18

SMARTY APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO

SMARTY is a UK MVNO owned by Three, offering no-contract SIM-only plans with data rollover. The APN is simply smarty — no credentials required. SMARTY uses Three's 4G and 5G infrastructure. Despite being a Three subsidiary, SMARTY has its own distinct APN gateway.

SMARTY 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
NameSMARTY Internet
APNsmarty
UsernameLeave blank
PasswordLeave blank
MMSChttp://mms.smartymobile.co.uk:10021/mmsc
MMS Proxy212.137.86.109
MMS Port8799
MCC234
MNC20
APN Typedefault,supl
APN ProtocolIPv4/IPv6

SMARTY MMS Settings

Create a separate MMS APN profile or add mms to your internet APN Type field to enable picture messages.

FieldValue
APNsmarty
MMSChttp://mms.smartymobile.co.uk:10021/mmsc
MMS Proxy212.137.86.109
MMS Port8799
MCC234
MNC20
APN Typemms

Android Setup — SMARTY

  1. Open SettingsConnectionsMobile Networks.
  2. Tap Access Point Names.
  3. Tap + to create a new APN profile.
  4. Set APN: smarty. Leave Username and Password blank — SMARTY uses an open APN.
  5. Set MCC: 234, MNC: 20, APN Type: default,supl.
  6. Tap the three-dot menu (⋮) then Save. Tap the radio button to activate.
  7. Restart your phone or toggle Aeroplane Mode to apply changes.
  1. Open SettingsNetwork & internetSIMs.
  2. Tap your SMARTY SIM › Access Point Names+.
  3. Enter APN: smarty. Leave Username and Password blank — SMARTY uses an open APN.
  4. Save and activate. Toggle Aeroplane Mode to reconnect.
  1. Open SettingsMobile NetworkAccess Point Names.
  2. Add a new APN with APN: smarty and all values from the table above.
  3. Save, select as active, and restart your device.

SMARTY on iPhone

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

  1. Go to Settings › General › About and install any carrier update.
  2. Toggle Aeroplane Mode on for 15 seconds, then off.
  3. Ensure Cellular Data is enabled.
  4. Restart the iPhone fully.
  5. If still failing: Contact SMARTY via the SMARTY app or on 0333 777 1777.

Parent Network: Three

SMARTY is owned by Three and uses Three's towers. The APN is smarty — distinct from Three's three.co.uk. Both are open APNs requiring no credentials, but they route through different gateways.

Compare with parent network settings: Three APN Settings →

Troubleshooting SMARTY Data

  1. Toggle Aeroplane Mode for 15 seconds to force network re-registration on Three's infrastructure.
  2. Restart your phone to apply any saved APN settings.
  3. Verify the APN reads exactly smarty — no spaces, no http://, no extra characters.
  4. Confirm credentials are blank: username and password must be empty for this open APN.
  5. Reset network settings and re-create the APN from scratch if the above steps do not resolve the issue.
  6. Contact SMARTY support: Contact SMARTY via the SMARTY app or on 0333 777 1777.

Frequently Asked Questions — SMARTY APN

What is the SMARTY APN?
The SMARTY APN is smarty. No credentials required. SMARTY runs on Three's UK network.
Does SMARTY use Three's APN?
No. SMARTY has its own APN (smarty) despite being owned by Three. Using three.co.uk on a SMARTY SIM is not recommended.
Does SMARTY support 5G?
Yes. SMARTY offers 5G through Three's network on eligible plans. The same smarty APN covers 4G and 5G.
What are SMARTY MMS settings?
SMARTY MMS: APN = smarty, MMSC = http://mms.smartymobile.co.uk:10021/mmsc, MMS Proxy = 212.137.86.109, MMS Port = 8799, MCC = 234, MNC = 20.
Does SMARTY roll over data?
Yes. SMARTY's data rollover feature carries unused data to the next month. This is a billing feature and does not affect APN settings.
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