MTN Ghana internet settings for Android and iPhone

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Key takeaways

  • The APN for MTN Ghana, both on Android and iOS devices, is simply “internet.”
  • Dial *156# or call MTN’s toll-free number, 100, to request internet settings.
  • You can improve your MTN internet speed by updating your phone’s software, clearing caches, and closing background apps.

Internet and Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) settings are essential for connectivity. In this guide, we will show you a step-by-step procedure to set up MTN Ghana internet and MMS on your mobile phone.

MTN automatic internet settings

The quickest and easiest way to configure internet settings on your Android or iOS device is through the MTN Info Portal. Here’s how to go about it:

  1. Dial *156#.

mtn info portal ussd code

  1. Select option 2 for Internet Settings.

mtn info portal internet settings

  1. Select Internet Settings.

mtn automatic internet settings

That’s it. You can also call MTN’s toll-free number, 100, for internet settings. After choosing your preferred language, select option 2 for 4G and data-related support, then choose option 3 to request internet settings.

If you have internet data on your MTN SIM but still can’t access the internet using the automatic configuration methods, follow the steps below to manually configure your device.

MTN internet settings for Android phones

To access the internet, you need to configure the APN (Access Point Name), which is the mobile phone’s access point to the internet. Here’s how to go about it manually on an Android device using a Samsung phone:

  1. Open Settings on your phone.
  2. Go to Network and Internet.

android settings menu

  1. Tap Access point names.

android network and internet settings

  1. Tap the plus sign (+) at the top right corner to add a new APN.

add new apn

  1. Type MTN in the Name field, and select OK.
  2. Type internet in the APN field, and select OK.

editing apn settings android

  1. Select Menu > Save to save your settings.

After saving the APN, you can now configure the internet settings, which involves further customisations. To do this:

  1. Select the saved APN and enter the following details:
NameMTN
APNinternet
MMC620
MNC01
APN typedefault,supl,email
APN protocolIPv4
APN roaming protocolIPv4
BearerUnspecified
Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) typeNone
  1. Leave all other fields empty
  2. Save your APN and select it as your default setting.

That’s it! You should have a working internet connection on your Android device now.

MTN internet settings for iPhones

Here’s how to access and configure APN settings on your iPhone:

  1. Go to Settings on your iPhone.

ios settings

  1. Select Mobile Service > Mobile Data Network.

iphone mobile data network

  1. Type internet in the APN field.

iphone mtn apn settings

  1. Leave the Username and Password fields blank.

Voila! Your iPhone or iOS device should have internet access now.

How to set up MMS on your phone with MTN?

MTN Ghana does not provide specific MMS settings for Android and iOS phones. However, you can access this feature on your phone when you configure the internet setting, either by requesting it from MTN or setting it up manually.

For iOS

Here’s what to do:

  1. Go to Settings on your device.
  2. Search for Messages and click on it.

iphone message settings

  1. Enable MMS Messaging.

enable mms messaging on iphone

You can now send multimedia messages without iMessage to other devices.

For Android

To configure the MMS settings on your Android phone,

  1. Open Settings on your phone.
  2. Go to Network and Internet.

android settings menu

  1. Tap Access point names.

android network and internet settings

  1. Tap the plus sign (+) at the top right corner.

add new apn

  1. Enter the following details:
NameMTN Ghana MMS
APNmtn mms internet
MMSC172.17.3.7
MMS proxy172.17.3.5
MMS port8080
MCC620
MNC01
APN typemms
APN protocolIPv4
APN roaming protocolIPv4
APN enable/disableAPN enabled
BearerUnspecified
Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) typeNone
  1. Leave all other fields empty and save it.

You’ve successfully configured MMS settings on your Android device and should be able to send your favourite pictures to your friends now.

4 tips to improve your MTN internet speed

Here are four tips to help improve your internet speeds after setting it up:

  • Update your device software regularly.
  • Clear cache regularly.
  • Close background apps.
  • Use a signal booster for areas with weak network signals.

FAQs

What is the APN for MTN Ghana?

The APN for MTN Ghana is “internet.” This APN setting enables your device to connect to MTN’s data services and browse the internet.

How do I know if my SIM is 4G enabled?

You can know if your SIM is 4G by contacting MTN customer care or checking your mobile network mode. If 4G or LTE appears in the network options, your SIM supports 4G.

Conclusion

Configuring MTN Ghana internet on your phone is easy and straightforward. Following these steps should help you stay connected and access the internet via your MTN Ghana SIM. For further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact MTN customer care.

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