Vodafone APN Settings

Vodafone APN Settings (2026)

If your Vodafone mobile data or MMS has stopped working, incorrect APN (Access Point Name) settings are almost always the cause. This happens after a SIM swap, factory reset, phone upgrade, or switching from another network. Below are the correct Vodafone UK APN settings you need to get back online.

Complete Vodafone APN Settings Table

Name	Vodafone UK
APN	wap.vodafone.co.uk
Username	wap
Password	wap
MMSC	http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms
MMS Proxy	212.183.137.12
MMS Port	8799
MCC	234
MNC	15
Authentication Type	Not set / None
APN Type	default,mms,supl
APN Protocol	IPv4/IPv6

When Do You Need to Change Vodafone APN Settings?

You usually don't need to touch APN settings — Vodafone sends them automatically when you insert a SIM. But there are several situations where manual entry is required:

• After a factory reset — the automatic configuration can fail to re-apply.
• New or replacement SIM — especially if you've moved from another network to Vodafone.
• Unlocked or imported phone — devices not sold by Vodafone may not receive the carrier config.
• After a major OS update — Android and iOS updates occasionally wipe APN profiles.
• Roaming issues — returning from abroad can sometimes overwrite your home APN.
• MMS not sending — picture messages need the MMSC and proxy fields to be set correctly.

How to Enter Vodafone APN Settings on Android

1. Open Settings on your Android phone.
2. Tap Connections (Samsung) or Network & Internet (Pixel/stock Android).
3. Tap Mobile Networks.
4. Tap Access Point Names.
5. Tap the + icon to add a new APN.
6. Enter every field from the Vodafone settings table above.
7. Tap the three-dot menu and select Save.
8. Select the new Vodafone UK APN from the list.
9. Restart your phone to apply the changes.

How to Enter Vodafone APN Settings on iPhone

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Mobile Data (or Cellular).
3. Tap Mobile Data Network.
4. Under Mobile Data, enter:
   APN: wap.vodafone.co.uk
   Username: wap
   Password: wap
5. Scroll down to MMS and enter:
   MMSC: http://mms.vodafone.co.uk/servlets/mms
   MMS Proxy: 212.183.137.12:8799
6. Go back — settings save automatically on iPhone.
7. Toggle Airplane Mode on and off, or restart your phone.

Note: If the Mobile Data Network option is not visible on your iPhone, Vodafone may manage your settings through a carrier profile. Check for updates at Settings > General > About.

Vodafone APN Settings Not Working? Try These Fixes

If you've entered the settings above and still can't get online, work through these steps:

1. Restart your phone — the simplest fix and it works more often than you'd expect.
2. Toggle Airplane Mode — turn it on, wait 10 seconds, then turn it off to force a network re-registration.
3. Delete old APN profiles — if you have multiple Vodafone entries, remove the extras and keep only the one with the correct settings.
4. Reset network settings — on Android: Settings → General Management → Reset → Reset Network Settings. On iPhone: Settings → General → Transfer or Reset → Reset → Reset Network Settings.
5. Check your SIM is active — dial *#100# to confirm your Vodafone number. If nothing happens, the SIM may not be activated.
6. Re-seat the SIM card — power off, remove the SIM, wait 30 seconds, reinsert and power on.
7. Check for carrier updates (iPhone) — go to Settings → General → About and wait a few seconds for any update prompt.
8. Contact Vodafone — if nothing works, there may be an account-level block or a local network issue. Call 191 from your Vodafone phone or 03333 040 191 from another line.

For a full walkthrough, see our APN not working troubleshooting guide.

Vodafone Business SIM APN Settings

Most Vodafone business SIMs use the same APN (wap.vodafone.co.uk) as consumer plans. However, some managed enterprise contracts use a dedicated APN such as corporate.vodafone.co.uk for traffic routing through a corporate gateway. If you're on a Vodafone business plan and the standard settings don't work:

• Check with your IT department or account manager for a custom APN.
• Some Vodafone Business Evolve plans use internet as the APN with no username or password.
• If you manage a fleet of devices, MDM (Mobile Device Management) can push APN settings automatically.

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