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Tesco Mobile MMS Settings UK 2026 MMS
Tesco Mobile MMS settings control how your phone sends and receives picture messages. The MMSC address is http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002 and MMS Proxy is 82.132.254.1 on port 8080. Most Android devices need these values entered manually; iPhones receive them via the carrier bundle automatically.
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As an MVNO on O2's network, Tesco Mobile shares the same MMS infrastructure as O2 and other O2 MVNOs such as giffgaff and Sky Mobile.
Tesco Mobile MMS Settings — Full Guide
Enter the values into the APN profile carefully — a single wrong character stops picture messages.
| Field | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| APN | prepaydata.mobilebroadband | |
| MMSC | http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002 | |
| MMS Proxy | 82.132.254.1 | |
| MMS Port | 8080 | |
| MCC | 234 | |
| MNC | 10 | |
| Username | user | |
| Password | pass | |
| APN Type | default,supl,mms | |
| APN Protocol | IPv4/IPv6 |
⚠ MMS requires an active mobile data connection. Picture messages cannot be sent over Wi-Fi only — mobile data must be enabled.
Android MMS Setup — Tesco Mobile
The APN section of mobile network settings handles MMS on Android, with the specific menu path differing between phone manufacturers.
Samsung (Galaxy devices)
- Open Settings › Connections › Mobile Networks › Access Point Names.
- Tap your existing Tesco Mobile APN to edit it, or tap + to create a new one.
- Set APN: prepaydata.mobilebroadband.
- Enter MMSC: http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002.
- Enter MMS Proxy: 82.132.254.1 and MMS Port: 8080.
- Set APN Type: default,supl,mms.
- Tap ⋮ › Save, then select the profile by tapping the radio button next to it.
- Restarting or toggling Aeroplane Mode will apply the changes made.
Pixel and other Android devices
- Open Settings › Network & internet › Mobile network › Access point names.
- Tap the + icon to add a new APN, or tap your existing Tesco Mobile APN to edit it.
- Copy each value from the table above precisely, and skip anything not listed.
- Tap the three-dot menu and select Save. Tap the radio button next to the APN to activate it.
- Restart to apply the new MMS settings.
⚠ Important: After tapping Save on Android, the APN is not yet active. You must tap the radio button (empty circle) next to the APN to activate it. The circle must be filled for the profile to be in use.
Tesco Mobile MMS on iPhone
iPhones receive MMS settings automatically via the Tesco Mobile carrier bundle. You generally do not need to enter them manually. If picture messages are not working on iPhone, follow these steps:
- Settings › General › About is where a carrier update prompt appears, if one's available — tap to install it.
- Go to Settings › Messages and confirm MMS Messaging is toggled ON.
- Toggle Aeroplane Mode on for 15–30 seconds, then off, to re-register on the Tesco Mobile network.
- Complete the setup with a full iPhone restart and a test picture message.
- MMS still down: reset via Settings › General › Transfer or Reset iPhone › Reset › Reset Network Settings, noting saved Wi-Fi passwords will be lost.
Note: On iPhones with iOS 16 or later, the APN field at Settings › Mobile Data › Mobile Data Network may be greyed out. This is normal — Tesco Mobile controls it via the carrier bundle. Contact Tesco Mobile to force a carrier profile update if needed.
Common Tesco Mobile MMS Problems
| Problem | Most Likely Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving blank/broken MMS | APN Type missing mms value | Edit APN and set Type to default,supl,mms |
| iPhone not receiving group texts | MMS Messaging toggle is off | Settings › Messages › enable MMS Messaging |
| Can't send picture messages | Mobile data is off or MMSC is wrong | Enable mobile data; verify MMSC is exactly http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002 |
| Picture messages stuck as "Sending" | Wrong MMS Proxy or Port | Verify MMS Proxy: 82.132.254.1 Port: 8080 |
| MMS works on Wi-Fi but not mobile data | Data connection issue or APN not activated | Select the APN profile using the radio button; restart phone |
Troubleshooting Tesco Mobile MMS
- Rule out a connection problem first — confirm mobile data is active, since Wi-Fi alone won't carry MMS.
- Confirm the MMSC field precisely: it should read http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002 with nothing extra.
- Verify MMS Proxy and Port match 82.132.254.1 and 8080 — wrong values here are the single most common cause of failure.
- Verify the APN Type has mms, not simply default and supl.
- To apply the APN on Android, tap the radio button — saving doesn't activate it.
- Whichever messaging app you use, turn on MMS in its settings.
- Restart the phone after making the changes.
- Reset network settings and retry from scratch if it's still broken.
- Contact Tesco Mobile on 4455 (free from Tesco Mobile) or 0345 301 4455 if you're still stuck.
Frequently Asked Questions — Tesco Mobile MMS
What is the Tesco Mobile MMSC address?
The Tesco Mobile MMSC address is http://mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk:8002.MMS Proxy: 82.132.254.1, Port: 8080. Enter these values exactly in your APN settings to enable picture messaging.
Why are Tesco Mobile picture messages not working?
The most common causes are: mobile data is disabled, the MMSC is entered incorrectly, or the APN Type does not include
mms. Verify the values from the table above exactly. Also confirm the APN profile is selected (filled radio button on Android).What APN type should I use for Tesco Mobile MMS?
Use APN Type: default,supl,mms. This combines internet data, SUPL (GPS), and MMS in a single APN entry. All three values are required for full functionality.
Does Tesco Mobile MMS work on 5G?
Yes. MMS works on all Tesco Mobile network connections — 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G — using the same MMSC settings. The connection type does not affect MMS sending or receiving.
Why is MMS greyed out on my iPhone with Tesco Mobile?
On iPhones, the MMS APN is controlled by the carrier bundle — you cannot edit it manually. Go to Settings › General › About to check for a carrier settings update. If MMS is still not working, contact Tesco Mobile support: 4455 (free from Tesco Mobile) or 0345 301 4455.
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