By
Jessica Santero Staff Writer
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APN (Access Point Name) settings determine how your phone communicates with AT&T’s network, letting you access the internet, send messages, and use other data-dependent services. In more specific tech terms, these settings are network configuration parameters that allow your mobile device to connect to your carrier's cellular data network. 

While most modern smartphones automatically configure APNs when you insert a SIM card or activate an eSIM, you may need to manually enter or modify them if you experience data connectivity issues or have recently switched carriers and brought your own phone to AT&T. You need correct APN settings to access the internet via data on your phone. 

Read on for device-specific instructions to view or change your phone’s AT&T APN settings.

How to view and edit AT&T's APN settings on Android


Note: These instructions are based on a Pixel device running Android 15 and above. Steps may vary for your particular device or if you’re using an older version of the Android operating system.

Follow these steps to view and modify your APN settings on an Android device:

  1. Open Settings on your phone and tap Network & Internet or Connections.
  2.  step 1 to set AT&T APN screenshot
    First, locate and tap Network & Internet in your Android’s settings.
    Image: Michael Konves | WhistleOut


  3. Select Mobile Networks or SIMs.
  4. step 2 to set AT&T apn settings
    Depending on which phone and software version you have, either tap Mobile Networks or tap your AT&T SIM under Network & Internet.
    Image: Michael Konves | WhistleOut


  5. If your phone shows SIMs, tap and select your SIM two times. If not, skip to the next step.
  6. step 3 to set AT&T apn settings
    Since this Pixel phone displays SIMs, tap your SIM on the next two pages to access your APN settings.
    Image: Michael Konves | WhistleOut


  7. Tap Access Point Names to view your APN settings. Edit your APN settings by tapping each field and entering AT&T’s APN settings:
  8. AT&T APN settings
    APN name ENHANCEDPHONE
    APN ENHANCEDPHONE
    MMSC (MMS Center) http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
    MCC (Mobile Country Code) 310
    MNC (Mobile Network Code) 410
    APN protocol IPv4
    APN roaming protocol IPv4
    Proxy Leave blank
    Port Leave blank
    Username Leave blank
    Password Leave blank
    Server Leave blank
    MMS proxy proxy.mobile.att.net
    MMS Port 80
    Authentication type Leave blank
    APN type default,mms,supl,hipri
    Bearer Unspecified
    step 4 to set AT&T apn settings
    Tap Access Point Names to view your phone's APN settings, or continue updating our APN settings by entering AT&T's carrier configurations.
    Image: Michael Konves | WhistleOut


  9. Restart your phone.

If your SIM setup is successful, you’ll see AT&T at the top of your screen.

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How to view and edit AT&T's APN settings on iPhone


Note: These instructions are based on the iPhone 15 running iOS version 18 and above. Steps may vary for your particular device or iOS version.

Follow these steps to view and modify your APN settings on an iPhone:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Cellular, Cellular Data, or Mobile Data.
  3. Tap Cellular Network or Mobile Data Network to view your APN settings.
  4. To view your AT&T APN settings, open your cellular data network. To update your settings, tap each field and enter the correct APN information. Your screen should look like the template pictured here.
    Images: Michael Santero | WhistleOut


  5. To update your APN settings, input the following information for the correct AT&T APN settings:
  6. AT&T APN settings
    APN name ENHANCEDPHONE
    APN ENHANCEDPHONE
    MMSC (MMS Center) http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
    MCC (Mobile Country Code) 310
    MNC (Mobile Network Code) 410
    APN protocol IPv4
    APN roaming protocol IPv4
    Proxy Leave blank
    Port Leave blank
    Username Leave blank
    Password Leave blank
    Server Leave blank
    MMS proxy proxy.mobile.att.net
    MMS Port 80
    Authentication type Leave blank
    APN type default,mms,supl,hipri
    Bearer Unspecified
  7. The new information should save automatically, then restart your iPhone.


If your SIM setup is successful, you’ll see AT&T at the top of your device’s home screen. You may need to re-input this APN information again if you update your iOS on your iPhone.

When should you update your APN settings?


You should update your APN settings if you can’t access the internet on your phone or recently switched carriers. But first, go through our data connection troubleshooting guide to make sure your mobile data is correctly turned on before touching your APN settings. 

Many carriers, including AT&T, require specific APN configurations for their network to function properly, otherwise you may have issues with mobile data access and very slow speeds. While most smartphones automatically configure APNs, you'll need to enter them manually if you see they are missing or incorrect in your settings. 

Always use the exact APN details for your carrier and restart your device after making changes. Incorrect APN edits can disrupt your service, so only modify these settings when you know your phone is unlocked and compatible with AT&T’s network.

Jessica Santero

Staff Writer

Jessica Santero
Jessica is a Staff Writer for WhistleOut and the site’s resident app expert. Her coverage frequently includes hands-on comparisons of popular app categories, such as translation, navigation, and dating apps, to evaluate how they perform in real-world mobile use.

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