SafeLink Wireless Access Point Name (APN) is a setting on mobile devices with SafeLink SIM that allows it to connect to mobile networks or the internet. The access point set on the device correctly identifies the access point to connect to on the network.
An APN is basically the name of the gateway that mobile devices use to connect to the internet. The APN setting provides the correct information for authentication and security while identifying the correct APN and hence services on the network.
How to set up APN on Android Devices
Settings up APN settings on Android devices is quite easy and straightforward, follow the steps below;
- Settings
- Network & Internet
- SIMs – Your carrier SIM name
- Select SIM – Select SIM name based on carrier
- Access Point Names
- Tap the + to ass new APN
If you are using a Samsung Galaxy phone, follow the steps below.
- Settings
- Connections
- Mobile Networks
- Access Point Names
Input the Safelink Wireless APN below then restart your device.
SafeLink Wireless APN Settings for Android Devices
- Name: SafeLink Wireless
- APN: reseller
- Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
- Port: 80
- MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
- MMS Proxy: mobile.att.net
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 410
- Authentication type: PAP
- APN type: default,mms,supl,hipri
- APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
All other fields are left blank.
How to set up APN settings on iPhone
iPhone APN settings section is found under settings. Follow the steps below to find it.
- Settings
- Cellular
- Cellular Data Network
Input the APN settings below then tap back arrow to save the settings.
SafeLink Wireless APN Settings for iPhone
- APN: reseller
- Username:
- Password:
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