Optimum Mobile APN (Access Point Name) is a setting that allows mobile devices to connect to the cellular networks and the internet. A successful internet connection requires a data plan and network coverage. Optimum Mobile uses the T-Mobile network to provide nationwide coverage.
APN is basically the name of the gateway and this setting comes with a host of other settings like MMS and the type of APN, the protocol in use and more. The article shows Optimum Mobile APN settings for Android devices and iPhone. You can use them on any other Operating system, and they will work.
APN Settings on Android Phones
Access the APN setting section on Android by navigating to:
- Settings
- Connections / Network & internet / Wireless & internet / More
- Mobile networks / SIMs then select Optimum Mobile
- Access point names
- Add / +
Input the Optimum Mobile APN settings below on your Android device.
Optimum Mobile APN Settings for Android Devices
Leave all other fields blank or with their default configuration. Input the APN as is shown below.
- Name: Optimum
- APN: altice
- MMSC: http://mms.altice.com/mmsc/MMS
- MCC: 313
- MNC: 390
- APN type: default,mms,supl,fota
- APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
- APN roaming protocol: IPv4/IPv6
- MVNO Type: GID
- MVNO Value: 11FFFFFFFFFFFFFF
Save then select Optimum as the APN. Restart your Android Device.
APN Settings on iPhone / iOS
APN settings section on an iPhone can be located by navigating to:
- Settings
- Cellular / Mobile Data / Mobile Service
- Cellular Data Network / Mobile Data Network
Input the Optimum Mobile APN settings below for iPhones.
Optimum Mobile APN Settings for iPhone
Input these settings under APN, LTE and 5G if that section is available on your device.
- APN: altice
- Username:
- Password:
Save the settings by tapping the back arrow at the top then turn off and on your mobile data.
