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Vodafone MMS Settings UK 2026 MMS

Vodafone MMS settings let your phone send and receive picture messages. The Vodafone MMSC is http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms and the MMS Proxy is 212.183.137.012 on port 8799 — note Vodafone uses port 8799, not the more common 8080.

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  1. Vodafone MMS Settings Table
  2. Android Setup
  3. iPhone Notes
  4. Troubleshooting
  5. FAQs

Vodafone MMS Settings

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

FieldValue
APNwap.vodafone.co.uk
MMSChttp://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms
MMS Proxy212.183.137.012
MMS Port8799
MCC234
MNC15
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 — Vodafone

  1. Open Settings › Connections (Samsung) or Network & internet (Pixel) › Mobile Networks.
  2. Tap Access Point Names. Find your existing Vodafone APN or tap + to create a new one.
  3. Set APN: wap.vodafone.co.uk.
  4. Enter MMSC: http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms.
  5. Enter MMS Proxy: 212.183.137.012 and MMS Port: 8799.
  6. Set APN Type: default,supl,mms. Vodafone supports combining internet and MMS in one APN profile. Add mms to the APN Type field of your existing Vodafone APN, making it default,supl,mms.
  7. Tap ⋮ › Save, activate the profile, then restart your phone.

Vodafone MMS on iPhone

Vodafone iPhones configure MMS via the carrier bundle automatically. If picture messages fail, update carrier settings via 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 Vodafone 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.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms exactly.
  3. Check MMS Port is 8799 — 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 — Vodafone MMS

What is the Vodafone MMSC address?
The Vodafone MMSC is http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms. MMS Proxy: 212.183.137.012, Port: 8799.
Why are Vodafone picture messages failing?
Confirm mobile data is active, the MMSC address is correct, the MMS Port is 8799 (not 8080), and the APN Type includes mms.
Does Vodafone use port 8080 or 8799 for MMS?
Vodafone uses port 8799 for MMS — different from most UK networks which use 8080. Using 8080 will prevent MMS from working on Vodafone.
Do I need a separate Vodafone MMS APN?
No. You can add mms to the APN Type of your existing Vodafone internet APN (wap.vodafone.co.uk).
What is the Vodafone MMS Proxy?
The Vodafone MMS Proxy is 212.183.137.012, Port 8799.

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