SFone Wireless just like any other mobile broadband internet service provider requires Access Point Name (APN) settings in order to connect to the internet via a 4G or a 5G network. APN settings contain the necessary security and name of the gateway that allows users to establish a secure connection to the internet. To ensure that this is done successfully, ensure that you have an active SIM, within network coverage and SFone Wireless data plan.
SFone Wireless, LLC is a subsidiary of Cintex Wireless and is part of the Lifeline service providers that offer free and subsidized phone service and phones by the government. Lifeline services are based on eligibility. SFone Wireless has strong network coverage across the United States.
SFone Wireless APN Internet Settings for iPhone
Navigate to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Network then input the settings below.
- APN: pwg
- Username: (Leave this blank)
- Password: (Leave this blank)
Change your APN to wholesale if pwg doe not work immediately after restart. Set up SFone Wireless MMS to send and receive MMS messages. You can also use a fast and free VPN to speed up the connection.
SFone Wireless MMS Settings for iPhone
Enable MMS on iPhone before settings up SFone Wireless MMS on your iPhone. Navigate to Settings > Messages > MMS Messaging then enable MMS.
Manually configure SFone Wireless MMS by navigating to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Network then input the settings below.
- APN: pwg
- Username: (leave this blank)
- Password: (leave this blank)
- MMSC: http://pwg.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
- MMS Proxy: (leave this blank)
- MMS Max Message Size: 1048576
- MMS UA Prof URL: http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof.rdf
If pwg APN does not work immediately after the restart, change it to wholesale. Set up SFone Wireless APN internet settings then restart your iPhone.
SFone Wireless APN Internet Settings for Android Devices
For Android devices with SFone Wireless SIM in them, navigate to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names for Samsung devices and Settings > Network & Internet > SIMs > Select SIM > Access Point Names for other Android devices. Add the APN settings below.
- Name: SFone
- APN: pwg
- Username: ( Leave it blank)
- Password: (Leave it blank)
- Proxy: (leave it blank )
- Port: (Leave it blank)
- Server: (leave it blank )
- MMSC: http://pwg.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
- MMS Proxy: (leave blank)
- MMS Port: (Leave it blankt)
- MCC: 310
- MNC: 260
- Authentication type: (none)
- APN type: default,mms,supl
- APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
- APN roaming protocol: IPv4
- APN enable/disable: enabled
- Bearer: (Unspecified)
- Mobile virtual network operator: (none )
Select SFone as the active APN then restart your device. You can also set your device to automatically select the best available network.
SFone Wireless MMS Settings for Android Devices
SFone Wireless APN and MMS are set together on the same page. Set up SFone Wireless APN internet settings to set up SFone Wireless MMS. Ensure you have MMSC and APN Type with mms in it besides default and supl. These are the settings on Android devices that are responsible for sending and receiving MMS messages.
It is always advisable to allow your device automatically configure and set up network configurations on its own. This happens by resetting the network configuration on iPhone. To reset network settings on your iPhone, navigate to Settings > General >Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings then input your passcode. To reset the network configuration on Android, delete your existing APN profile then remove your SIM and insert it once more into your device. Install the new configurations when prompted to do so.
SFone Wireless Contact Information
SFone Wireless customer service contact information. Available from Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m.
- Call: 1-800-444-4080
- Fax Number: (832) 617-7842
- email: [email protected]
