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MetroPCS APN Settings for Android, iPhone, Galaxy S7, and S7 Edge

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MetroPCS is one of the most expensive telecommunication networks in the US. It’s providing a massive collection of handsets with multiple internet plans. The plans bring unlimited calls to landline numbers in more than 75 countries of the world too. You can’t use the internet, MMS, and GPRS of MetroPCS until you create a relevant APN setting to your handset.

MetroPCS APN Settings for Android

MetroPCS provides relevant APN settings for Android users. These settings are case-sensitive. Use them as they are.

CategorySettings
Name Metro 2
APN fast.metropcs.com
Proxy Leave it blank
Port Leave it blank
Username Leave it blank
Password Leave it blank
Server Leave it blank
MMSC http://mteropcs.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy Leave it blank
MMS Port Leave it blank
MCC Leave it blank
MNC Leave it blank
Authentication Type Leave it blank
APN type default,mms,supl
APN protocol IPv4
APN roaming protocol IPv4
Bearer Unspecified
APN PPP phone number Leave it blank

MetroPCS APN Settings for Android (Alternative)

If the above APN settings don’t work, use the following APN settings to configure a new Access Point Names.

CategorySettings
Name Metro 2
APN fast.metropcs.com
Proxy Leave it blank
Port Leave it blank
Username Leave it blank
Password Leave it blank
Server Leave it blank
MMSC http://mteropcs.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy Leave it blank
MMS Port Leave it blank
MCC Leave it blank
MNC Leave it blank
Authentication Type Leave it blank
APN type default,supl,mms
MVNO Type gid
MVNO value 6D
APN protocol IPv6

MetroPCS APN Settings for iOS Devices

MetroPCS offers some relevant APN settings for iOS devices. The iPhone users can’t configure the APN settings for Android. Check the settings below and add them to your iPhone.

CategorySettings
APN Type default,supl,mms
Authentication type None
MVNO type gid
MVNO Value 6D
APN protocol IPV6

MetroPCS APN Settings for MMS (iOS Devices)

MetroPCS users should add the following APN settings for MMS in their iOS devices. Check the settings below and configure them.

CategorySettings
APN fast.metropcs.com
Username Leave this blank
Password Leave this blank
MMSC http://metropcsmmsm
MMS Proxy Leave this blank
MMS Max Message Size 1048576
MMS UA Prof URL http://www.apple.com/mms/uaprof/rdf

MetroPCS APN Settings for Galaxy S7

The users of Galaxy S7 can’t configure the above-given APN settings. They need some different settings to create a new Access Point Names.

CategorySettings
Name MetroPCS
APN fast.metropcs.com
Proxy Leave it blank
Port Leave it blank
Username Leave it blank
Password Leave it blank
Server Leave it blank
MMSC http://mteropcs.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy Leave it blank
MMS Port Leave it blank
MCC Leave it blank
MNC Leave it blank
Authentication Type Leave it blank
APN type default,mms,supl
APN protocol IPv4
APN roaming protocol IPv4
Bearer Unspecified
APN PPP phone number Leave it blank

MetroPCS APN Settings for Galaxy S7 Edge

MetroPCS users with Galaxy S7 Edge handsets need some particular APN settings. These settings are case-sensitive. Use them as they have been provided.

CategorySettings
Name Metro 2
APN fast.metropcs.com
Proxy Leave it blank
Port Leave it blank
Username Leave it blank
Password Leave it blank
Server Leave it blank
MMSC http://mteropcs.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
MMS proxy Leave it blank
MMS Port Leave it blank
MCC Leave it blank
MNC Leave it blank
Authentication Type Leave it blank
APN type default,mms,supl
APN protocol IPv4
APN roaming protocol IPv4
Bearer Unspecified
APN PPP phone number Leave it blank

FAQ

Can I use the free hotspot service?
No, hotspot service is not free.
How can I change my plan without paying additional charges?
MetroPCS doesn’t charge fee for changing a plan.
Can I use hotspot service free of charge?
No, it is not a free service.
Does it offer data gift plans for friends?
No, it doesn’t offer such plans.
I have created the APN settings successfully, but still my phone does not access the internet, what should I do?
Restart your phone to refresh settings and check the phone now.
I don’t want to use the manual APN Settings. Is there an automatic APN Settings offered by MetroPCS?
Yes, it is. Go to the official site and add your phone number to the given field. Download the relevant APN settings and save them into your handset. Reboot your system and that’s it.
I am using my current Android handset. How can I access the internet and MMS services?
Use the right set of APN settings to access the internet and MMS services on your Android handset.
I have used the right APN Settings for my Blackberry handset. Still, I am unable to use a 4G LTE network in it.
You need to check the coverage map on the official site of Black Wireless. It will confirm the areas where you can use the 4G LTE Network.
I am facing critically low uploading and downloading speed. Is it due to the wrong set of APN settings?
No, it may be due to the network problem. If you enter the wrong APN settings, you can’t access the internet and MMS services.