AT&T APN Settings 2024

Are you looking for AT&T APN settings? If yes, then you have stumbled upon the right article.

An Access Point Name, or APN, is like a password that helps your phone connect to the internet using a cellular network.

A while back, I was constantly struggling with my AT&T internet connection on my smartphone. Web pages took ages to load, videos were always buffering, and sometimes, I couldn’t even check my emails.

It was incredibly frustrating, especially when I needed to work while on the move.

I didn’t know much about how cell phones connect to the internet until a friend mentioned something called an APN – Access Point Name.

He explained that it’s like a key your phone uses to access the mobile internet. Intrigued, I decided to dive deeper.

After some research, I found out that the APN settings on my phone were not configured correctly for my AT&T network.

This was the root of my connectivity issues! The settings were a bit complex, involving things like a specific name, a proxy, and other technical terms.

However, with some patience and careful following of instructions, I managed to input the correct APN settings.

To my relief, as soon as I updated these settings, there was a noticeable improvement. Web pages loaded quickly, streaming videos played smoothly, and I could send emails without any delays.

In this article, I will share the AT&T APN settings that worked for me, along with the best APN settings for Android, iPhone, and Windows phones.

So, without any further ado, let’s get started.

AT&T APN Typеs: Overview of different APN typеs and whеn to usе thеm

 

There are different APN settings on your phone available for AT&T dеvicеs. Each type is designed for a specific purpose and can be used in various situations.

Dеfault APN

This is the most commonly used type of APN setting for AT&T, and the APN setting is usually dеfault on most AT&T dеvicеs. It’s designed to balance internet speed and rеliability and should work to fix the AT&T Cellular Data Not Working issue.

MMS APN

This APN type sends and receives multimedia messages (MMS), such as picturеs and vidеos. If you have trouble sending or receiving MMS messages, switch to this type of APN.

WAP APN

This type of APN is for oldеr dеvicеs that do not support nеwеr and fastеr data nеtworks. It is slowеr and morе rеliablе than standard APN but helps older devices connect to the Intеrnеt.

Hipri APN

This type of APN has higher priority access. It’s often used for business or enterprise connections where constant, stable connectivity is crucial.

Emergency APN

Specifically for emergency services, this APN ensures connectivity during emergencies.

What are AT&T’s APN settings?

AT&T APN settings are rеquirеd to establish a connеction between your AT&T wireless network and the internet. You can check your APN sеttings in your phone’s mobile network sеttings.

Here are the best AT&T APN that you can use.

Name	AT&T
APN	NXTGENPHONE
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	None
APN Type	default,mms,supl,hipri
APN Protocol	IPv4/IPv6
Bearer	Unspecified

AT&T APN Settings for Apple Devices

Below, you can find AT&T APN for different Apple devices like iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad:

AT&T APN Settings for iPhone

On your iPhone and iOS device, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data and enter the settings below. Use the same settings in the APN, LTE, and Hotspot sections.

You can also configure AT&T MMS settings and then restart your iPhone.

Note: AT&T APN is automatically configured on your iPhone; you only need to update it if nothing works.

Here are the AT&T APN configuration for Apple iPhone:

• Cellular Data

APN	NXTGENPHONE or Phone
Username	(leave blank)
Password	(leave blank)

• LTE(Optional)

APN	NXTGENPHONE or Phone
Username	(leave blank)
Password	(leave blank)

• MMS

APN	NXTGENPHONE
Username	(leave blank)
Password	(leave blank)
MMSC	http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy	proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS Message Size	1048576
MMS UA Prof URL	(leave blank)

AT&T APN Settings for iPad

For iPad with a SIM card, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Network and enter the following settings:

Cellular Data	APN	NXTGENPHONE
	Username	(leave blank)
	Password	(leave blank)
LTE Setup (Optional)	APN	(leave blank)
	Username	(leave blank)
	Password	(leave blank)
MMS	APN	NXTGENPHONE
	Username	(leave blank)
	Password	(leave blank)
	MMSC	http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
	MMS Proxy	proxy.mobile.att.net
	MMS Max Message Size	1048576
	MMS UA Prof URL	(leave blank)

Restart your iPad for the settings listed above to take effect.

AT&T APN Settings for Apple Watch

For Apple Watch on the AT&T network, on your iPhone, go to the Watch app > My Watch > Cellular Data > Cellular Data Settings and enter the settings below.

APN	NXTGENPHONE
Username	(leave blank)
Password	(leave blank)

Leave all other sections blank.

AT&T APN Settings for Android Devices

You need the correct APN settings on your Android device to connect to the AT&T network. For example, APN Settings on Galaxy S8 AT&T are different than the other older devices.

For Android devices, go to Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Access point name to enter and enable the new APN settings.

This setting may be under “Wireless & Internet” on Android, depending on your device manufacturer’s settings and Android version. You can find the location of the access point name for a specific device.

Below, you can find AT&T APN configuration for Android devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches.

AT&T APN Settings for Android Smartphone

Here are the AT&T APN for Android Smartphones:

Name	NXTGENPHONE
APN	NXTGENPHONE or Phone
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	None
APN type	default,mms,supl,hipri
APN Protocol	IPv4
Bearer	Unspecified

AT&T APN Settings for Android Tablets

Here are the AT&T free Android Tablet APN configuration:

Name	AT&T
APN	NXTGENPHONE
Proxy	(leave blank)
Port	(leave blank)
Username	(leave blank)
Password	(leave blank)
Server	(leave blank)
MMSC	http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS proxy	proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port	80
MCC	310 (or leave as default)
MNC	410 (or leave as default)
Authentication type	(leave blank)
APN type	default,mms,supl
APN protocol	IPv4
APN roaming protocol	IPv4
Bearer	Unspecified
MVNO type	None

AT&T APN Settings for Android Smartwatches

Here are the AT&T APN for Android Smartwatches:

Name	AT&T
APN	NXTGENPHONE or Phone
Proxy	(leave blank)
Port	(leave blank)
Username	(leave blank)
Password	(leave blank)
Server	(leave blank)
MMSC	http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS proxy	proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port	80
MCC	310 (or leave as default)
MNC	410 (or leave as default)
Authentication type	(leave blank)
APN type	default,mms,supl
APN protocol	IPv4
APN roaming protocol	IPv4
Bearer	Unspecified
MVNO type	None

AT&T APN Settings for Android 5G (Standalone-capable) Phones

Here are the AT&T APN configuration for Android 5G (Standalone-capable) only Phones:

Name	NRPHONE
APN	NRPHONE
Proxy	Not set
Port	Not set
Username	Not set
Password	Not set
Server	Not set
MMSC	Not set
MMS proxy	Not set
MMS port	Not set
MCC	310
MNC	410
Authentication type	None
APN type	default,mms,supl,hipri, Fota
APN Protocol	Enabled
Bearer	Unspecified

Save and select NRPHONE as active APN, then reboot your device.

AT&T APN Settings for Android 5G (Capable) Phones

For Android devices with 5G Phones: Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Access point name and enable the APN settings below. You can find the APN location for a specific device.

Once there, you can either tap to reset settings to default or manually edit them.

Enter the settings below to configure the AT&T APN internet settings for your 5G device.

Here are the AT&T APN  for Android 5G (Capable) phones:

Name	ENHANCEDPHONE
APN	ENHANCEDPHONE
Proxy	Not set
Port	Not set
Username	Not set
Password	Not set
Server	Not set
MMSC	http://mmsc.mobile.att.net: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS proxy	proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS port	80
MCC	310
MNC	410
Authentication type	None
APN type	default,mms,supl,hipri
APN Protocol	IPv4
Bearer	Unspecified

Save and select ATT 5G as active APN, then reboot your device.

AT&T APN Settings for Windows Phones

On Windows Phone, go to Settings > Network & Wireless > Cellular & SIM Settings > Enable APN for Internet.

INTERNET APN

APN	NXTGENPHONE
Username	Not set
Password	Not set
Proxy Server	Not set
Proxy Port	Not set
APN type	IPv4v6

MMS APN

APN	NXTGENPHONE
Username	Not set
Password	Not set
WAP Gateway	proxy.mobile.att.net
WAP Gateway Port	80
MMSC	http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
Maximum message size	600k
IP type	IPv4v6

How to Find Your APN Settings to Change Them?

Below are some steps to manually configure the AT&T APN on your device.

For Android Device

You can access the APN settings on your Android phone through the following process:

• Tap the Settings app.
• Tap Network & Internet or Mobile networks > Advanced > Access point name.
• Tap the three-dot menu and click on the New APN option or select an existing APN to change it.

For Apple Device

You can access your iPhone’s APN settings through the following process:

• Tap the Settings app.
• Select Cellular Network under Cellular > Cellular Data Options.
• You can tap Cellular data > Mobile data options > Mobile data network.

After accessing your phone’s APN settings page, you must enter the relevant details from your mobile operator.

If you can’t access APN settings on your phone, Contact AT&T’s customer support to unlock them.

AT&T 4G LTE APN Settings 2024

Here are the 4G LTE network APN settings for 2024 for AT&T.

Setting	Value
Name	NXTGENPHONE
APN	NXTGENPHONE
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	None
APN type	default,mms,supl,hipri
APN Protocol	IPv4
Bearer	Unspecified

FAQS

How do I access my AT&T internet settings?

To access AT&T internet settings on your phone:

• On Android: Go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names. Edit or add the APN.
• On iPhone: Go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Cellular Data Network. Enter APN settings.

What is the APN for IOT AT&T?

APNs come in two different forms: public and private. Public APNs use dynamic IP addresses, while private APNs use static ones. Public APNs are the default option for SIM plans, so it’s easier for Internet of Things (IoT) devices to use public APNs to access the Internet. 4G/LTE devices use “m2m.com.attz” as a pre-assigned test APN, and 5G devices will use “213x. m2m.com”

How do I turn on cellular data on AT&T?

To turn on the cellular data AT&T, follow these steps:

• Go to Wireless data usage.
• Scroll down to the Enabled options and select Data Management.
• Turn data off or on for the device you want to control.

Why is my AT&T internet not setting up?

Check that the gateway’s power, broadband, and service lights are green. If the LED is not green, there may be a signal problem or other problem with your gateway. Unplug the power cord to restart your modem or gateway. Wait about two minutes and restart it.

Conclusion

Configuring your AT&T APN  is essential to ensure your phone can connect to the Internet and use other data services. The AT&T APN configuration above is best suited for Android, iPhone, and Windows devices and is compatible with hotspots and other networks.

However, if you don’t want to continue with the settings, you can always select the “Reset” or “Set to Default” button to return to the default AT&T APN settings.

With that said, I am wrapping up this article; if you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comment sections.