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What are APN settings? How do I set up APN settings to make data connections?


APN settings (which stands for Access Point Name settings) contain information that's needed to make data connections through your phone — especially internet browsing.

In most cases, BT One Phone APN settings and MMS (picture) settings are automatically set up in your phone, so you can use mobile data straight away.

If you need to update or check your APN settings for BT One Phone, go to your settings menu and find your APN menu – often in the mobile network settings section.

APN settings for BT One Phone:

Configuration option Configuration information
APN internet.btonephone.com
APN type Default


APN settings for BT One Phone (if Adult Content Data barring is removed):

Configuration option Configuration information
APN web.btonephone.com
APN type Default


MMS settings for BT One Phone:

Configuration option MMS Configuration information
APN mms.btonephone.com
MMSC http://mmsc
MMS proxy proxy.btonephone.com
MMS port 8080
APN type MMS


For more information, please refer to your phone's user guide.


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