Simple Mobile USA APN Settings for Android and iPhone
If you’re looking for an affordable wireless provider with good coverage and reliable service, Simple Mobile may be a great option for you. However, before you can start using your new Simple Mobile service, you’ll need to properly configure your APN settings on your Android or iPhone device.
In this article, we’ll walk you through the step-by-step process of configuring your Simple Mobile APN settings, so you can get your new service up and running quickly and easily.
What is an APN and why is it important?
Before we dive into the Simple Mobile APN settings, let’s first take a moment to discuss what an APN is and why it’s important. APN stands for Access Point Name, and it’s essentially the settings that allow your device to connect to the internet through your mobile carrier’s network.
Without properly configured APN settings, your device may not be able to access the internet, send or receive MMS messages, or use other data-related features.
How to configure your Simple Mobile APN settings on Android
Configuring your Simple Mobile APN settings on your Android device is a fairly straightforward process. Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Open your device’s Settings app.
- Tap on “Mobile networks” or “Cellular networks” (depending on your device).
- Tap on “Access Point Names” or “APNs”.
- Tap the “+” symbol to create a new APN.
- Enter the following information for the new APN:
- Name: Simple Mobile
- APN: simple
- Proxy: Not set
- Port: Not set
- Username: Not set
- Password: Not set
- Server: Not set
- MMSC: https://smpl.mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
- MMS Proxy: Not set
- MMS Port: Not set
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 260
- Authentication type: Not set
- APN type: default,supl,mms
- Save your new APN settings.
- Make sure your new APN is selected by tapping on it (it should have a green checkmark next to it).
How to configure your Simple Mobile APN settings on iPhone
Configuring your Simple Mobile APN settings on an iPhone is also a fairly simple process. Here’s how to do it:
- Open your iPhone’s Settings app.
- Tap on “Mobile Data” or “Cellular”.
- Tap on “Mobile Data Network” or “Cellular Data Network”.
- Enter the following information for the new APN:
- APN: simple
- Username: Not set
- Password: Not set
- MMSC: https://smpl.mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
- MMS Proxy: Not set
- MMS Max Message Size: 1048576 MMS UA
- Prof URL: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
- APN type: default,supl,mms
- Save your new APN settings.
- Restart your iPhone to ensure the new settings take effect.
Tips for troubleshooting your Simple Mobile APN settings
If you’re having trouble accessing the internet or sending MMS messages after configuring your Simple Mobile APN settings, here are a few things you can try:
- Double-check that you entered the APN settings correctly. Make sure there are no typos or mistakes in any of the fields.
- Restart your device. Sometimes a simple restart can fix connectivity issues.
- Make sure you have sufficient data and/or MMS allowances on your plan.
