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Virgin Media O2 MMS Settings UK 2026 MMS

Virgin Media O2 MMS settings enable picture messaging on VM O2's network. The MMSC is http://mms.virginmedia.co.uk:8002 and MMS Proxy is 82.132.254.1 on port 8080. VM O2 uses the APN mobile.co.uk with credentials user/one2one.

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  1. Virgin Media O2 MMS Settings Table
  2. Android Setup
  3. iPhone Notes
  4. Troubleshooting
  5. FAQs

Virgin Media O2 MMS Settings

Enter these values in your APN profile to enable picture messaging. All values must be exact.

FieldValue
APNmobile.co.uk
MMSChttp://mms.virginmedia.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy82.132.254.1
MMS Port8080
MCC234
MNC10
APN Typedefault,supl,mms
APN ProtocolIPv4/IPv6
⚠ MMS requires an active mobile data connection. Picture messages cannot be sent over Wi-Fi only.

Android MMS Setup — Virgin Media O2

  1. Open Settings › Connections (Samsung) or Network & internet (Pixel) › Mobile Networks.
  2. Tap Access Point Names. Find your existing Virgin Media O2 APN or tap + to create a new one.
  3. Set APN: mobile.co.uk.
  4. Enter MMSC: http://mms.virginmedia.co.uk:8002.
  5. Enter MMS Proxy: 82.132.254.1 and MMS Port: 8080.
  6. Set APN Type: default,supl,mms. Set APN Type to default,supl,mms in the mobile.co.uk APN profile. Username: user, Password: one2one.
  7. Tap ⋮ › Save, activate the profile, then restart your phone.

Virgin Media O2 MMS on iPhone

VM O2 iPhones configure MMS via the carrier bundle automatically. If picture messages fail, update carrier settings at Settings › General › About, then restart.

  1. Go to Settings › General › About and install any available carrier update.
  2. Toggle Aeroplane Mode on for 15 seconds, then off.
  3. Open your messaging app and confirm MMS Messaging is enabled in Settings › Messages.
  4. Restart the iPhone if picture messages still fail.

Troubleshooting Virgin Media O2 MMS

  1. Check mobile data is active — MMS requires a data connection, not just Wi-Fi.
  2. Verify the MMSC is set to http://mms.virginmedia.co.uk:8002 exactly.
  3. Check MMS Port is 8080 — wrong port is a common failure cause.
  4. Check APN Type includes mms (e.g. default,supl,mms).
  5. Enable MMS in your messaging app — most apps have an MMS toggle in their settings.
  6. Restart your phone after saving APN changes to apply them.
  7. Reset network settings and re-enter the values manually if the above steps fail.

Frequently Asked Questions — Virgin Media O2 MMS

What is the Virgin Media O2 MMSC?
The VM O2 MMSC is http://mms.virginmedia.co.uk:8002. MMS Proxy: 82.132.254.1, Port: 8080.
Why are Virgin Media O2 picture messages failing?
Check mobile data is on, the MMSC is correct, and APN Type includes mms. Credentials: user/one2one.
Does VM O2 use O2's MMS settings?
No. Virgin Media O2 uses its own MMSC (mms.virginmedia.co.uk) distinct from O2 direct's mmsc.mms.o2.co.uk.
What APN type for VM O2 MMS?
Use APN Type: default,supl,mms on the mobile.co.uk APN profile.
Does Virgin Media O2 MMS work on 5G?
Yes. MMS works across VM O2's 4G and 5G connections.

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