TextNow USA APN Settings for Android and iPhone
If you are using TextNow as your mobile carrier in the USA, it is essential to configure the Access Point Name (APN) settings on your Android or iPhone device to access the internet and send/receive multimedia messages.
In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to set up TextNow APN settings for Android and iPhone devices.
What is an APN?
APN stands for Access Point Name, and it is a set of instructions that are required for your device to connect to the internet and send/receive multimedia messages over the carrier’s network. Every carrier has its unique APN settings that need to be configured on your device to establish a connection with the network.
TextNow USA APN Settings for Android Devices
Here are the steps to configure TextNow APN settings on your Android device:
Step 1: Open the ‘Settings’ app on your Android device.
Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Network & Internet.’
Step 3: Select ‘Mobile network’ from the list of options.
Step 4: Click on ‘Advanced’ followed by ‘Access Point Names.’
Step 5: Tap on the ‘+’ symbol to add a new APN.
Step 6: Enter the following TextNow APN settings in the respective fields:
- Name: TextNow
- APN: fp.com.attz
- Proxy: <Not set>
- Port: <Not set>
- Username: <Not set>
- Password: <Not set>
- Server: <Not set>
- MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
- MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 410
- Authentication type: <Not set>
- APN type: default,mms,supl
- APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
- APN roaming protocol: IPv4/IPv6
- Bearer: Unspecified
- MVNO type: GID
- MVNO value: 6D6C6173
Step 7: Once you have entered all the settings, save the APN by tapping on the ‘Save’ button.
Step 8: Restart your Android device to apply the changes.
TextNow USA APN Settings for iPhone Devices
Here are the steps to configure TextNow APN settings on your iPhone device:
Step 1: Open the ‘Settings’ app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Scroll down and select ‘Mobile Data.’
Step 3: Tap on ‘Mobile Data Options.’
Step 4: Select ‘Mobile Data Network.’
Step 5: Enter the following TextNow APN settings in the respective fields:
- APN: fp.com.attz
- Username: <Not set>
- Password: <Not set>
Step 6: Scroll down to the ‘MMS’ section and enter the following settings:
- APN: fp.com.attz
- Username: <Not set>
- Password: <Not set>
- MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
- MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
- MMS Max Message Size: 1048576
- MMS UA Prof URL: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
Step 7: Once you have entered all the settings, save the APN by tapping on the ‘Done’ button.
Step 8: Restart your iPhone device to apply the changes.
Configuring the correct APN settings on your Android or iPhone device is crucial to access the internet and send/receive multimedia messages on the TextNow network.
If you are facing any issues with the network connectivity, try resetting your device’s network settings or contact TextNow customer support for assistance.
