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.

Looking for other apn settings? Check out our post on Vaya APN settings

How to Access Optus APN Settings on Your Mobile?

iPhone

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:

1. Open Settings
2. Click on Mobile Data
3. Now tap on Mobile Data Options
4. Click on Mobile Data Network to reach the APN settings.

Android Smartphones

To resolve any data issues, try restoring the settings to default. APN settings can be found on any Android smartphone by the following process:

1. Select Settings
2. Click on More
3. Now click on Mobile Networks
4. Tap on Access Point Names
5. Select New APN to enter the details.

Windows Phone

1. Open Settings
2. Click on Access Point Name
3. Click on Add
4. Now tap on Internet APN
5. MMS APN will open. Scroll down to view the APN settings.