APN settings: Set up mobile internet correctly
If you want to establish a mobile connection to the Internet with your smartphone, you need the correct APN settings. We will show you how to set it up correctly and what data you need.
iPhone: Set up APN settings
- First open the "Settings" app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on "Mobile network" at the top and select the "Mobile data network".
- You can now type in the APN, user name and password here.
Android: Set up APN settings
- First open the "Settings" app on your Android smartphone or tablet.
- Under the category "Wireless and networks" you will find the item "Mobile networks".
- If you tap on the "Access points" option, you can set up a new APN.
Set up mobile internet: The right APN settings
The APN settings differ from provider to provider. Usually you only need the data for APN, user name and password. If your mobile operator is not available in the list below, you will find all other providers here.
- T - Mobile: APN settings
- Vodafone: APN settings
- E-Plus: APN settings
- O2: APN settings
- Base: APN settings
- Aldi Talk: APN settings
- Lidl Mobile: APN settings
- Simyo: APN settings
- Fonic: APN settings
- Congstar: APN settings
- Smartmobil: APN settings
- Blau.de: APN settings
- Klarmobil: APN settings
- Edeka Mobil: APN settings
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