Last updated: — verified on Android 15 & iOS 18

Talkmobile APN Settings UK 2026 MVNO

Talkmobile is a UK MVNO on Vodafone's network offering SIM-only and PAYG plans. The APN is talkmobile.co.uk with credentials wap/wap. Talkmobile customers get Vodafone's 4G and 5G coverage footprint.

Talkmobile 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
NameTalkmobile Internet
APNtalkmobile.co.uk
Usernamewap
Passwordwap
MMSChttp://mms.talkmobile.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy212.183.137.012
MMS Port8799
MCC234
MNC15
APN Typedefault,supl
APN ProtocolIPv4/IPv6

Talkmobile MMS Settings

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

FieldValue
APNtalkmobile.co.uk
MMSChttp://mms.talkmobile.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy212.183.137.012
MMS Port8799
MCC234
MNC15
APN Typemms

Android Setup — Talkmobile

  1. Open SettingsConnectionsMobile Networks.
  2. Tap Access Point Names.
  3. Tap + to create a new APN profile.
  4. Set APN: talkmobile.co.uk. Username: wap, Password: wap.
  5. Set MCC: 234, MNC: 15, 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 Talkmobile SIM › Access Point Names+.
  3. Enter APN: talkmobile.co.uk. Username: wap, Password: wap.
  4. Save and activate. Toggle Aeroplane Mode to reconnect.
  1. Open SettingsMobile NetworkAccess Point Names.
  2. Add a new APN with APN: talkmobile.co.uk and all values from the table above.
  3. Save, select as active, and restart your device.

Talkmobile on iPhone

Talkmobile 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 Talkmobile on 03330 045 018.

Parent Network: Vodafone

Talkmobile runs on Vodafone's network and shares the same wap/wap credentials, but uses its own APN hostname talkmobile.co.uk instead of wap.vodafone.co.uk.

Compare with parent network settings: Vodafone APN Settings →

Troubleshooting Talkmobile Data

  1. Toggle Aeroplane Mode for 15 seconds to force network re-registration on Vodafone's infrastructure.
  2. Restart your phone to apply any saved APN settings.
  3. Verify the APN reads exactly talkmobile.co.uk — no spaces, no http://, no extra characters.
  4. Check credentials: Username = wap, Password = wap. Missing credentials block authentication.
  5. Reset network settings and re-create the APN from scratch if the above steps do not resolve the issue.
  6. Contact Talkmobile support: Contact Talkmobile on 03330 045 018.

Frequently Asked Questions — Talkmobile APN

What is the Talkmobile APN?
The Talkmobile APN is talkmobile.co.uk. Username = wap, Password = wap. Talkmobile uses Vodafone's network.
Does Talkmobile use Vodafone's APN?
No. Talkmobile has its own APN (talkmobile.co.uk). The credentials (wap/wap) are the same as Vodafone, but the APN hostname is different.
Does Talkmobile support 5G?
Yes. Talkmobile offers 5G through Vodafone's 5G network on eligible plans.
What are Talkmobile MMS settings?
Talkmobile MMS: APN = talkmobile.co.uk, MMSC = http://mms.talkmobile.co.uk:8002, MMS Proxy = 212.183.137.012, MMS Port = 8799, MCC = 234, MNC = 15.
How do I contact Talkmobile?
Call Talkmobile on 03330 045 018.
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