About Cintex Wireless and Its Activation Process
Cintex Wireless is a wireless company and government assistance program provider that offers Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program benefits to eligible low-income households in many U.S. states. Through these aid programs, Cintex offers free monthly wireless services with free high-speed data, talk, and text. Qualifying customers can also receive a free smartphone (Android or iPhone) and a tablet with a large ACP-funded discount of up to $100.
Cintex Wireless is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that uses Verizon’s nationwide network. Once you get Cintex’s device (or use your own compatible and carrier-unlocked phone) and a free SIM card, you can proceed to insert the SIM card into the device and turn on the phone. Then, you can proceed to activate the phone or SIM card by dialing 611 and choosing option 3 when prompted. Afterward, you should receive a text message welcoming you to Cintex’s network and services. Check if your account has been successfully activated by trying to place a call or use data.
Mobile devices provided directly by Cintex should have the right APN settings that will enable the users with an optimal experience. However, if you decide to bring your own phone, the settings may prevent you from getting the fastest service speeds. If so, you may wish to consider changing your phone’s APN settings.
What are APN Settings and What are Their Functions?
APN is an acronym that stands for Access Point Names. It is a technical term used in the world of communications to describe the configuration settings that your mobile device needs to connect to a carrier’s towers and network. Using the right APN settings can improve your internet/data speeds, connection, signal, and more.
As such, setting up your Cintex phone with the correct Cintex Wireless APN settings will connect the device to the provider’s high-speed (4G and 5G) networks and speed up your services, even in times of congestion. In order to enjoy these high service speeds, you must check your phone’s APN settings and if necessary, change them.
Unfortunately, though, there is no universal set of Cintex Wireless APN settings. Instead, the settings depend on the phone brand (or operating system to be more precise) you have. Below you can see the Cintex Wireless APN settings for the most common types of phones.
How to Set Up Cintex Wireless APN Settings on Android Phones
In order to have the best service experience at Cintex, check your Android phone’s APN settings and change them if necessary:
- First, take your phone and open your Settings app.
- Select Connections and then Mobile Networks.
- Press Access Point Names.
- Tap the + or three dot symbol to reset the APN settings to default.
- Press Add to add new APN settings.
- Enter the correct Cintex Wireless APN settings listed below.
- Save the settings and restart your phone.
- Turn on your phone’s data and start enjoying faster speeds.
Cintex Wireless APN Settings for Android Phones
When you reach your APN settings, enter the following values. Note: Make sure to enter the exact same symbols – mind the capitals and non-letter symbols. If a category is empty, leave it empty on your phone as well.
- Name: Cintex
- APN: pwg
- Proxy:
- Port: 80
- Username:
- Password:
- Server:
- MMSC:
- MMS Proxy: 80
- MMS Port:
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 260
- Authentication Type:
- APN Type: default,admin,fota,mms,supl,hipri
- APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
- APN Roaming Type: IPv4
- Enable/Disable APN:
- Bearer: Unspecific
- MVNO Type:
How to Set Up Cintex Wireless APN Settings on Apple iPhones?
If you have an iPhone, the way to set up the APN settings and the optimal values differ from the ones listed for Android phones above. Instead, to set up the optimal Cintex Wireless APN settings on your iPhone, follow these simple steps:
- Go to Settings on your phone.
- Choose Cellular.
- Press Cellular Data Network.
- Finally, select APN.
- Enter the optimal Cintex Wireless APN settings provided in the next section.
- Save the settings.
- Restart your phone and turn on your mobile data to enjoy higher speeds.
Cintex Wireless APN Settings for Apple iPhones
When you reach your APN settings, enter the following values. Again, make sure to copy the exact same values and leave a category empty if it’s empty below.
- APN: pwg
- Username:
- Password
LTE Setup (Optional):
- APN
- Username
- Password
MMS Internet Settings:
- APN: wap
- Username:
- Password:
- MMSC (URL):
- MMS Proxy:
- MMS Message SIZE: 1048576
- MMD UA Prof URL:
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