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Internet APN settings guide

How to get the correct APN settings for your device to ensure a stable internet connection on giffgaff, with step-by-step instructions.

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Written by Andy Collins
Updated over a week ago

Here we cover how to access internet APN setting using Android and Apple phones along with what the settings are to get your internet up and running on giffgaff.

If your mobile data isn’t working, but calls and texts are, there may be an issue with your Access Point Name (APN) settings.

APN settings

  • APN: giffgaff.com

  • Username: gg

  • Password: p

  • Proxy: {Leave Blank}

  • MCC: 234

  • MNC: 10

  • APN protocol: IPv4v6

  • APN roaming protocol: IPv4

  • Authentication type: PAP

How do I find my APN settings on my phone?

You can check your APN settings on your device following the steps in the drop downs below, dependent on its model:

Apple

On iPhones and other Apple devices, you can find your APN settings following these steps:

  1. Open the 'Settings app'

  2. Click 'Mobile Service'

  3. Then 'Mobile Data Network'

Android

On Android devices, they can usually be found following these steps:

  1. Open the 'Settings app'

  2. Click 'Mobile Networks/Networks'

  3. Then 'Mobile Network', and 'APNs'. Make sure to tap the new button (it might be hidden in a menu behind three dots)"

On Android devices, make sure you press the three dots in the top right, then tap 'Save' otherwise your changes might not be kept.


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