Straight Talk is a popular wireless provider that attracts millions of customers throughout the county with its latest high-quality mobile devices from the most reputable brands, no-contract plans, affordable service rates, reliable services, and much more.
The company also offers a ‘Keep Your Own Device’ program, often labeled as BYOP (Bring Your Own Phone). As the name reveals, the program enables customers to join the company by bringing their own devices.
If you are planning to join Straight Talk but are not ready to part ways with your mobile device, you can thus bring it to the service. However, in order to bring the device, the phone must be carrier-unlocked and compatible with Straight Talk’s services.
In addition, you may need to change your APN (Access Point Name) settings, as APN settings are vital when it comes to network and internet access. In fact, without the right APN settings, which specify your device network getaway, you might not be able to send or receive an MMS. APN settings differentiate the gateway internet and cellular networks and the correct settings grant you access to free cluster usage.
Straight Talk’s APN settings can be a tricky subject, as Straight Talk is an MVNO that runs on different carriers. Therefore, we have prepared this article, where you will find out exactly how to change your Straight Talk APN settings for Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T devices. Simply follow the instructions in the following chapters and you will surely end up with the right APN settings.
How to Change My Straight Talk APN Settings
In order to change your Straight Talk APN settings, you must follow these simple steps:
1. Select your service provider
Who is your phone’s original service provider? Depending on this information, you will have to input the correct APN settings. Proceed to the next step once you determine the service provider.
2. Find your phone’s APN settings
In order to change your phone’s APN settings, you obviously must find the settings on your phone first. Exactly where you can find the APN settings on your phone depends on your phone type and brand. See the instructions on how to find your APN settings on your Android phone and iPhone below.
3. Delete your old APN settings
Once you have located your APN settings page on your phone, make sure to delete the old settings. But what if your old settings are correct? Well, if you are unable to access the internet with them, it means that they are not and you need to change them.
3. Enter the correct APN settings
In order to make sure your device works properly, you must enter the correct APN settings. When doing so, you must fill in every character you see in the following sections exactly as it appears. Make sure to mind the dots, slash marks, caps lock, etc.
For assistance during the APN configuration process, visit straighttalk.com/support/apn-settings.
Before you do the manual APN configuration listed above, you should also try the company’s automatic configuration. To do so, text ‘APN’ to 611611 or enter your phone number or SIM in the provided box at straighttalk.com/support/apn-settings for detailed programming instructions. The company will detect your phone model and send you the correct internet and MMS settings immediately.
Straight Talk APN Settings for Verizon
If Verizon is your phone’s network, make sure to use the following APN settings:
- APN Name: Straight Talk
- APN: TRACFONE.VZWENT
- MCC: 311
- MNC: 480
- APN Type: default,dun,supl
- Protocol APN: IPv4/IPv6
- APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Once you have entered these settings, save them. Then, restart your phone. Once you turn the device back on, your device should be able to send and receive MMS messages and access the internet via Straight Talk’s network.
Note: While your phone transitions to new settings, you may lose your cellular connection for a while.
Straight Talk APN Settings for AT&T
If your phone’s carrier is AT&T, pay close attention to null fields, including the password, username, and server. Make sure to leave these fields blank. Fill out the other fields with the following values:
- APN Name: Straight Talk
- APN: tfdata
- Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
- Port: 80
- MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
- MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
- MMS Port: 80
- APN Type: default, MMS, supl, hipri
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 410
- APN: Protocol IPv4
- APN Roaming Protocol:
Straight Talk APN Settings for T-Mobile
If your original carrier is T-Mobile, you should also leave the null fields empty (just like AT&T customers). Fill out the rest of the fields with the following values:
- APN Name: Straight Talk
- APN: wap.tracfone
- Port: 8080
- MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
- MMS Proxy: mms3.tracfone.com
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 410
- APN Type: default, MMS, supl
- APN Protocol: IPv4
Straight Talk APN Settings for iPhone
- APN Setting: iPhone
- APN Name:
- APN: tfdata
- Proxy:
- Port:
- Username:
- Password:
- Server:
- MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
- MMS Proxy: mms3.tracfone.com
- MMS Port:
- MCC:
- MNC:
- Authentication Type:
- APN Type:
- APN Protocol:
- APN Roaming Protocol:
- Bearer:
- MVNO Type:
Note: Where the field is empty, it means to leave it empty.
How Do I Change APN Settings on My iPhone?
To change your APN settings on your iPhone follow these simple steps:
- Press the Settings icon on your iPhone.
- Press the Cellular menu icon in the first section of the menu.
- Make sure that the Cellular Data and Enable LTE are both enabled in your phone’s Settings menu.
- Choose the Cellular Data option and enter the values from the previous section.
Straight Talk APN Settings for Android
- APN Setting: Android
- APN Name: Straight Talk
- APN: TFDATA
- Proxy: proxy.mvno.tracfone.com
- Port: 80
- Username:
- Password:
- Server:
- MMSC: http://mms-tf.net
- MMS Proxy: mms3.tracfone.com
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 410
- Authentication Type:
- APN Type: default,mms,supl
- APN Protocol: IPv4
- APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
- Bearer: Unspecified
- MVNO Type:
Note: Where the field is empty, it means to leave it empty.
How Do I Change APN Settings on My Android Phone?
To change your APN settings on your Android phone follow these simple steps:
- Press the Settings icon on your phone.
- Select Connections.
- Go to Mobile Networks.
- Choose Access Point Names.
- Press the Add icon in the upper right corner.
- Enter the values from the previous section.
Straight Talk APN Settings Related FAQ
What Happens if I Change APN?
If your APN settings have the wrong data, you must change them in order to be able to access the internet and send and receive MMS messages.
How Do I Know What APN to Use?
If you are not an expert, it’s really hard to know what APN values to use. Therefore, we have prepared this article, which contains all the required information. Inserting these exact values will surely work. And if you have any additional questions, you can always contact Straight Talk’s customer support service.
Why Are My APN Settings Locked?
Sometimes your APN settings are ‘locked’. They seem to be grayed out and can’t be modified. This means that they have been set by your current carrier and you shouldn’t need to modify them. If you then switch carriers and need to modify them, you can try the following options. First, press the ‘Reset to Default’ option on the APN screen. Secondly, you can turn off your phone and remove the SIM card or enter the Airplane mode prior to selecting the ‘Reset to Default’ option.
How Do I Fix Straight Talk No Network Connection?
In case you have no network connection, make sure that you are in an area where there should be normal coverage. If so, reset your phone and check for SIM card issues. Also, make sure the device is not in Airplane mode. Check your phone’s Wi-Fi and network settings. Then, you can modify your APN settings by entering the correct values above. If nothing works, make sure to call the company’s customer support service.
Does Changing APN Increase Internet Speed?
Yes. If your APN settings are incorrect, correcting them will surely increase your internet speed.
Is Changing APN Safe?
Yes, doing so can’t harm your phone or SIM card. However, you must still do it carefully, as inserting the wrong values may cause you to lose connectivity. If you have any doubt, contact the company’s customer support system.
