Introduction
Safelink Wireless is a popular Lifeline Assistance program, which is a government-funded program that provides free or low-cost cell phone service to eligible low-income households. Tracfone is the parent company of Safelink Wireless, and they both use the same network. In this article, we will be discussing the APN settings for Safelink Wireless on Tracfone.
What are APN Settings?
APN stands for Access Point Name, which is a configuration file that contains information about a mobile carrier’s network. It allows the device to connect to the internet and send/receive multimedia messages. When you insert a new SIM card into your phone, the APN settings are automatically configured. However, sometimes the settings may not be correct, and you may need to manually configure them to access the internet.
How to Access APN Settings on Tracfone
To access the APN settings on your Tracfone, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network > Access Point Names. Here you will see a list of APNs that are currently on your device. To add a new APN, click the plus sign in the top right corner.
Safelink APN Settings for Tracfone
To set up the Safelink APN settings on your Tracfone, follow these steps:
1. Go to the Access Point Names menu in your device’s settings.
2. Click the plus sign to add a new APN.
3. Enter the following information:
Name: Safelink
APN: att.mvno
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not set
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
Server: Not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.cingular.com
MMS Proxy: Not set
MMS Port: Not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication type: Not set
APN type: default,mms,supl
APN protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Bearer: Unspecified
4. Save the new APN.
Conclusion
In this article, we have discussed the APN settings for Safelink Wireless on Tracfone. By following the steps outlined above, you can manually set up your APN settings to ensure that you can access the internet and send/receive multimedia messages. If you have any further questions or issues, contact Safelink Wireless customer support for assistance.