How to configure an APN on ZTE

Maybe it happened to you when you went abroad, or when you changed operators, you can not connect to the net or can not send MMS. If so, this is probably due to the APN seted up on your ZTE. So we decided to write this article to solve this situation. We will 1st find out what a APN is. We will see in a second time how to configure an APN on your ZTE. Finally, we will see in which situations you have to change the APN on the ZTE.



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What is an APN

The APN means Access Point Name. The APN therefore represents a set of connection data. This connection data allows your ZTE to connect to the internet and receive MMS. An incorrectly configured APN can thus prevent your ZTE from receiving MMS or connecting to the internet. You need to know that each operator has a different APN of their own.

The right way to configure an APN on your ZTE

If you want to configure an APN on your ZTE, you will have to go to the Settings menu. Once you’re there, go to Network and Internet and Mobile Network . You need to navigate to Advanced Settings and then finally Access Point Names . Once you’re there, you must click on the three dots at the top right of the screen and select New APN . You’ll then access a form that you will have to fill in with the data of your operator. For example, if you are at Vodafone , you must find the Vodafone APN data on the net and copy it into the form. Most of the time, the APN of each operator are very easily findable. You must repeat two times the procedure on your ZTE. In truth, you need an APN for internet and an APN for MMS.


In which case should you configure an APN on your ZTE?

As a general rule, you will not always need to configure an APN on your ZTE as this is usually done automatically. However, there are some situations that require the setup of an APN on your ZTE. This is for example the case if you bought your used ZTE and that the person who sold it to you was with a different operator than yours. This may also be the case if you’re traveling abroad and therefore change your SIM card.