With an Airtel Uganda Simcard, You need to set up basic things to get started. One of the essential things you need to set is the Airtel APN internet settings for your phone to access the internet.
For some phones, the Airtel APN Internet settings may update themselves automatically, eliminating the need to manually add the internet settings which is not the case for all users.
Users whose Airtel APN internet settings do not update automatically tend to get puzzled not having a clue on how to set things up.
It is a straightforward issue that is easy to fix, following the steps in this article.
Some devices do not receive the Airtel APN internet settings automatically and this should not worry you.
The data settings provided are supported for all types of Network connection speeds such as 2G 3G, 4G, and 5G networks among others which Airtel Uganda offers.
After reading this article, you will then be able to set the Airtel Internet APN settings independently without having to consult a technician or pay to get this solved.
Your phone will easily access the internet without difficulty.
Let’s start right away!
What is an Access Point Name (APN)?
APN in full is Access Point Name. An APN (Access Point Name) is the one that allows your device’s network to connect to the internet.
Airtel APN Internet Settings Uganda.
- Name: Airtel internet
- APN: internet
- Proxy: Not set (Leave it blank)
- Username: Not Set (Leave it blank)
- Password: Not Set (Leave it blank)
- Port: Not Set (Leave it blank)
- Server: Not Set (Leave it blank)
- MMSC: Not Set (Leave it blank)
- MCC : 641
- MNC : 01
- Authentication type: Not set
- APN type: (default,supl)
- APN protocol: (IPv4)
- APN Roaming Protocol: (IPV4)
- Bearer: (Unspecified)
- MVNO Type: None
- MVNO Value: Not Set
You can easily get internet settings automatically on your phone without the need of doing it manually by following the steps below;
How to get Airtel APN Internet Settings Automatically (Uganda)
The following are steps on how to receive the Airtel Internet Settings automatically;
Dial *175#
Chose option 9 for ‘More‘
Chose option 5 for Internet Settings.
The Airtel internet settings will be sent automatically to your phone.
If you still have no clue on where to place the manual Airtel APN Internet settings proceed to follow the steps below;
How to set Airtel APN Internet Settings Uganda
- Head to Settings on your phone.
- Tap Network & Internet.
- Click Mobile Network.
- Tap on Access Point Names.
- Click on the “+” icon to add new Airtel APN Internet settings.
How to set Airtel APN Internet Settings Uganda on iPhones/iOS
- Head to Settings on your phone.
- Tap Mobile Data.
- Then Click Mobile Data Network.
Proceed to input the following Airtel APN internet settings below.
- APN: internet
- Username: (Leave blank)
- Password: (Leave blank)
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Conclusion
Check if you have input the Airtel APN internet settings listed earlier correctly.
After adequately following the above steps, Turn on your mobile data and you will immediately notice that the Internet bars start to show up, meaning the process is complete.
However, If the internet network bars do not show up immediately, do not worry; here is a simple fix.
Enable and disable Airplane mode for a few seconds, then switch it off or Restart your device.
Switching on and off your phone’s Airplane/flight mode helps refresh your Airtel Internet network for faster internet speeds, and after this, you will be able to see the Airtel Internet bars.
Hence These Airtel APN Internet settings will connect your phone to the internet.
If you face any difficulty, comment below to get assistance as soon as possible.
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