🇦🇺 Telstra APN Settings
Configure your phone to access the Telstra network in Australia. Follow the steps below, then enter the APN settings.
How to set up Telstra APN settings
Open Settings on your Android phone
Tap Connections → Mobile networks (Samsung) or Network & internet → Mobile network (stock Android)
Tap Access Point Names
Tap + to add a new APN
Enter the settings below exactly — leave blank fields empty
Tap the menu icon → Save → select the new APN
Restart your phone to apply the settings
Tap Download Profile below
Open the downloaded file on your iPhone
Tap Allow when prompted
Go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management
Tap the APNConfig.com profile
Tap Install → enter your passcode → Install again
Settings are active — restart if data does not connect
Open Settings on your Huawei device
Tap Mobile network
Tap Access Point Names (APN)
Tap + to add a new APN
Enter the settings below exactly
Tap the tick/save icon
Restart your device to apply settings
APN Settings
Frequently Asked Questions
What are APN settings?
APN (Access Point Name) settings tell your phone how to connect to your carrier's mobile data network. Without correct APN settings, mobile data, MMS picture messages, and personal hotspot may not work.
Why is my mobile data not working?
The most common cause is incorrect APN settings — especially after inserting a new SIM card, switching carriers, or using an unlocked phone. Setting the correct APN for your carrier usually fixes mobile data within minutes.
Are APN settings free to change?
Yes. APN settings are free to view and change on any phone. You do not need any app or payment — just enter your carrier's values in your phone's network settings.
How do I install APN settings on iPhone?
iPhones usually configure APN automatically. If not, you can install a configuration profile: download the .mobileconfig file for your carrier, open it, then go to Settings → General → VPN & Device Management and tap Install.
Will changing APN settings mess up my phone?
No. APN settings only affect how your phone connects to mobile data. If something goes wrong you can always reset to default APN settings from the same menu, or re-enter the correct values.
Do I need different APN settings for 5G?
Usually no — most carriers use the same APN for 4G LTE and 5G. If your carrier uses a special 5G APN, it will be listed on their carrier page.