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I have a non-Consumer Cellular phone. How do I set up messaging and web access?
Consumer Cellular’s Access Point Name (APN) will need to be installed in the phone in order for it to connect to cellular data. Consumer Cellular operates on two different networks: AT&T and T-Mobile. Select the network you’re using below to access the settings that need to be installed in your phone. If you’re unsure which network you’re using, please feel free to contact us at (888) 345-5509(888) 345-5509.
To create or edit an APN:
Please note, the location of the APN settings is dependent on the make and model of your phone. These are general directions that will apply to many phones, but the verbiage may vary. In general, APN settings are found by navigating to your Menu and these subsequent sections: Settings > Wireless and Networks > More > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names.
From Access Point Names, tap the “Menu” or “Options” button then “New APN”, “Create APN”, or a circle with + to add an APN.
Name | reseller |
Proxy port | Blank or Not Set |
Proxy push | Enabled or None |
Authentication type | secure, none, or not set |
Username | <Blank> |
Password | <Blank> |
APN | reseller |
MMSC | http://mmsc.mobile.att.net |
MMS Proxy | proxy.mobile.att.net |
MMS Port | 80 |
Authentication Type | None or Not Set |
APN Type |
default, mms, supl or default,mms,agps,supl,fota |
As an alternative, for many phone models, we are able to remotely configure your phone to our data service. Contact a customer service agent with the IMEI number (serial number) of your non-Consumer Cellular phone to receive the settings via free text message. If your cellphone is not remotely configurable, we often have instructions specific to your model of cellphone. We can instruct you over a phone call or we can provide these instructions to you via email.
Important notes!
After entering the APN settings above, you’ll need to complete the following steps:
If you have an Apple iPhone 4 or newer, manually entering data settings is not required, however you may need to take a couple of steps if data is not working automatically once the phone is activated on Consumer Cellular service. In order for cellular data to work on a non-Consumer Cellular Apple iPhone 4 or newer, follow these steps:
If you have an iPhone 4 or higher and data is not working after taking these steps, please contact customer service for assistance at (888) 345-5509(888) 345-5509.
If you have an Apple iPhone 3GS, data can be configured once the phone has been updated to iOS 5 or higher. These phones can then work for cellular data, however picture messaging cannot be configured. Follow these steps to configure data:
Connect to Wi-Fi, open the Safari browser, navigate to Here and click “install”.
Unfortunately, Apple iPhone 3G or older models cannot be configured for data other than that of the original carrier.
Other notes:
To create or edit an APN:
Please note, the location of the APN settings is dependent on the make and model of your phone. These are general directions that will apply to many phones, but the verbiage may vary. In general, APN settings are found by navigating to your Menu and these subsequent sections: Settings > Wireless and Networks > More > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names.
From Access Point Names, tap the “Menu” or “Options” button then “New APN”, “Create APN”, or a circle with + to add an APN.
Name | CC |
APN | wholesale |
Proxy | none or not set |
Port | none or not set |
Username | <blank> |
Password | <blank> |
Server | none or not set |
MMSC | http://wholesale.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc |
MMS Proxy | none or not set |
MMS Port | none or not set |
MCC | 310 |
MNC | 260 |
Authentication Type | none or not set |
APN Type |
default,supl,mms or default,mms,agps,supl,fota |
After entering the above, if applicable, tap “Save” or tap the menu button then “Save”
Important notes!
After entering the APN settings above, you’ll need to complete the following steps:
Other notes: