Boost Mobile APN Settings for Android and iPhone

Boost Mobile is a popular prepaid wireless service provider in the United States. To use Boost Mobile on your Android or iPhone, you will need to configure the Access Point Name (APN) settings on your device.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up the APN settings for Boost Mobile on both Android and iPhone devices.

What is an APN

Before we dive into the details of Boost Mobile’s APN settings, let’s first understand what an APN is. APN stands for Access Point Name, which is the gateway that connects your mobile device to the internet.

The APN contains the configuration information that your device needs to establish a data connection with your mobile service provider.

Boost Mobile APN settings for Android

To configure the APN settings on your Android device, follow these steps:

1. Go to the “Settings” app on your device.
2. Tap on “Mobile networks” or “Cellular networks.”
3. Tap on “Access Point Names.”
4. Tap on the “+” icon to add a new APN.
5. In the “Name” field, enter “Boost Mobile.”
6. In the “APN” field, enter “boostmobile.”
7. In the “Proxy” field, enter “not set.”
8. In the “Port” field, enter “not set.”
9. In the “Username” field, enter “not set.”
10. In the “Password” field, enter “not set.”
11. In the “Server” field, enter “not set.”
12. In the “MMSC” field, enter “http://mmsc.mobile.att.net.”
13. In the “MMS proxy” field, enter “proxy.mobile.att.net.”
14. In the “MMS port” field, enter “80.”
15. In the “MCC” field, enter “310.”
16. In the “MNC” field, enter “410.”
17. In the “Authentication type” field, select “None.”
18. Save the APN settings.

Boost Mobile APN settings for iPhone

To configure the APN settings on your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Go to the “Settings” app on your device.
2. Tap on “Cellular” or “Mobile Data.”
3. Tap on “Mobile Data Network.”
4. In the “APN” field, enter “boostmobile.”
5. In the “Username” field, enter “not set.”
6. In the “Password” field, enter “not set.”
7. In the “MMSC” field, enter “http://mmsc.mobile.att.net.”
8. In the “MMS proxy” field, enter “proxy.mobile.att.net.”
9. In the “MMS Max Message Size” field, enter “1048576.”
10. In the “MMS UA Prof URL” field, enter “http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf.”
11. Save the APN settings.

Troubleshooting Boost Mobile APN settings

If you are having trouble connecting to the internet or sending MMS messages, it could be due to incorrect APN settings. Here are some troubleshooting tips:

1. Double-check that you have entered the correct APN settings.
2. Turn your device off and on again.
3. Reset your network settings by going to “Settings” > “General” > “Reset” > “Reset Network Settings.”
4. Contact Boost Mobile customer service for further assistance.

Configuring the APN settings on your Android or iPhone device is essential for using the internet and MMS services with Boost Mobile.