In this article, we will learn about how to properly configure your Optus APN Settings for Android and iPhone.
APN stands for Access Point Name. An Access Point Name (APN) is defined as an authentication gateway which connects your mobile network with another computer network especially on the Internet. In this article, you will get all the details required to properly set up the APN settings for Optus wireless cellular network. The MCC is the mobile country code and the MNC is the mobile network code which together uniquely identify a mobile network operator.
Optus Internet APN Settings
Name: Optus Internet
APN: internet (If data is not working, use: yesinternet)
4G APN: yesinternet (requires compatible plan/device)
APN Type: Internet or blank
Username: Not set or blank
Password: Not set or blank
Server: Not set or blank
MMS Protocol (For Android 2.1 or higher): WAP 2.0
MMSC: Not set or blank
MMS Proxy: Not set or blank
MMS Port: Not set or blank
MCC: 505
MNC: 02
Authentication Type: PAP (or CHAP on some devices incl. Mac OS-X)
Switch OFF and restart the mobile for these new settings to take effect.
Optus MMS APN Settings
Name: Optus MMS
Home Page / MMSC: http://mmsc.optus.com.au:8002/
APN: MMS
Primary / MMS Proxy: 61.88.190.10
Port: 8070
MCC: 505
MNC: 02
Authentication Type: PAP
APN Type: mms
MMS Protocol (For Android 2.1 or higher): WAP 2.0
Switch OFF and restart the mobile for these new settings to take effect.
Streaming Technical Settings
This section includes technical settings for streaming of various applications like YouTube, Live TV, News, etc.
Proxy: Yes
Host Address: 172.22.1.2
Port: 554
APN: wap.optus.net.au
Lowest UDP Port: 6970
Highest Port: 32000
Switch OFF and restart the mobile for these new settings to take effect.
How to Access Optus APN Settings on Your Mobile?
iPhone – APN Settings
APN settings are automatically updated to YESINTERNET and MMS when syncing an iPhone with iTunes. MMS will work if MMS and Mobile Data have been enabled.
Turn OFF your Personal Hotspot on iPhone. It can be turned ON or OFF under Settings followed by Personal Hotspot. APN settings can be found on any iOS by the following process:
- Open Settings
- Click on Mobile Data
- Now tap on Mobile Data Options
- Click on Mobile Data Network to reach the APN settings.
Android Smartphones – APN Settings
To resolve any data issues, try restoring the settings to default. APN settings can be found on any Android smartphone by the following process:
- Select Settings
- Click on More
- Now click on Mobile Networks
- Tap on Access Point Names
- Select New APN to enter the details.
Windows Phone
- Open Settings
- Click on Access Point Name
- Click on Add
- Now tap on Internet APN
- MMS APN will open. Scroll down to view the APN settings.
