Access Point Name (APN) is the name of the gateway between a mobile broadband service provider and the public internet through a 5G, 4G, LTE, or a 3G network. ATT just like any other service requires these settings in order to connect successfully to the internet. Once you are within the coverage of the ATT network, you will need an active data bundle and Access Point Name in order to connect to the internet.
These settings are sometimes obtained automatically by your smartphone once you have an AT&T SIM card but in some instances, you will need to set them manually. The settings for both iPhone and Android devices are outlined below. Restart your device after inputting these settings in order for them to take effect.
ATT APN Internet Settings for iPhone
For an iPhone or any other iOS device, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Network then input the settings below.
- APN: NXTGENPHONE
- Username: (Leave this blank)
- Password: (Leave this blank)
If you would like to reset APN internet settings on an iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Network > Reset Settings then enter the settings above.
To access your SIM Applications on iPhone, simply go to Settings > Mobile Data > SIM Applications.
ATT APN Internet Settings for iPad
For iPads with SIM capability, navigate to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Network then input the settings below:
- APN: Broadband
- Username: (Leave this blank)
- Password: (Leave this blank)
Restart your iPad for the settings below to take effect.
ATT APN Internet Settings for Apple Watch
For Apple Watch using ATT network, on your iPhone navigate to Watch App > My Watch > Cellular Data > Set up Cellular Data then input the settings below.
- Name: Phone
- APN: Phone
Leave every other section blank.
ATT APN Internet Settings for Android Devices
For Android devices, go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names then input then add new APN settings. This setting could also be located under Wireless and Internet depending on your device manufacturer customization on Android and version of Android, you can find Access Point Name location for your specific device Here are ATT settings for Android devices:
- Name: ATT
- APN: NXTGENPHONE
- Username: (Not set – Leave it blank)
- Password: (Not set – Leave it blank)
- Proxy: (leave it blank – not set )
- Port: (Leave it blank – not set)
- Server: (leave it blank )
- MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
- MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 410
- Authentication type: (none)
- APN type: (default,supl)
- APN protocol: (IPv4)
- Bearer: (Unspecified)
- Mobile virtual network operator: (none )
Once you have entered these configuration settings, save then select ATT as the active APN settings. You may need to restart your device if you are not automatically connected to the internet.
ATT APN Internet Settings for 5G devices
For Android devices that have 5 capabilities, navigate to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names then add the APN settings below. You can find this APN location for your specific device. Input the settings below for ATT APN Internet Settings for 5G devices.
- Name: ATT5G
- APN: ENHANCEDPHONE
- Username: (Not set – Leave it blank)
- Password: (Not set – Leave it blank)
- Proxy: (leave it blank – not set )
- Port: (Leave it blank – not set)
- Server: (leave it blank )
- MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
- MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 410
- Authentication type: (none)
- APN type: (default,supl)
- APN protocol: (IPv4)
- Bearer: (Unspecified)
- Mobile virtual network operator: (none )
Save then select ATT5G as the active APN then restart your device.
ATT APN Internet Settings for 5G Standalone-Capable
5G only devices on ATT
- Name: NRPHONE
- APN: NRPHONE
- Username: (Not set – Leave it blank)
- Password: (Not set – Leave it blank)
- Proxy: (leave it blank – not set )
- Port: (Leave it blank – not set)
- Server: (leave it blank )
- MMSC:(Not set – Leave it blank)
- MMS Proxy: (Not set – Leave it blank)
- MMS Port: 80
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 410
- Authentication type: (none)
- APN type: (default,supl)
- APN protocol: (IPv4)
- Bearer: (Unspecified)
- Mobile virtual network operator: (none )
Save then select NRPHONE as the active APN then restart your device.
To automatically allow your smartphone to automatically select the available cellular data network, go to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks> Network Operators > Select Automatically for Samsung devices. It is under Settings > Wireless & Internet for other Android devices.
