mms & data (internet) settings

MMS & Data (Internet)SettingsArticle Number: 37 | Last Updated: Tue, Aug 4, 2020 at 11:18 AM

How do I set up MMS and Data for Internet on my mobile?

Most devices will work straight out of the box however if you’re unable to accessthe internet or send picture messages (MMS) then see the settings below.

Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) is a standard way to send messages thatinclude multimedia content to and from a mobile phone to a cellular network.MMS messages are delivered in a different way from an SMS and thesemessages are then forwarded to Skinny's MMS store and forward server, knownas the MMSC (Multimedia Messaging Service Centre).

Below are steps on how to make sure that your device is MMS enabled -

Android Handset Devices

1. Go into your settings

2. Find Mobile Network

3. Select Access Point Names

4. Select the main profile and select the cog icon to edit

5. Enter the following details on yo:

Name: Skinny DataAPN: wapaccess.co.nzMMSC: http://mms.mmsaccess.co.nz/MMS Proxy 210.55.11.73Port: 80MCC: 530MNC: 05Authentication type: leave blank* (However, if you are roaming, try selectingPAP)APN Type: default,mms,suplAPN Protocol: IPv4User name and Password: leave blank

6. Once the appropriate details are filled, remember to save the settings

Apple Handset Devices

1. Go to Settings

2. Find Messages

3. Enable MMS

Do you have Mobile Data activated your handset?

To use Mobile Data, you should first check that your Mobile Data switch is

turned on. (Refer to the images below)

Does your handset have the right APN (Access Point Names) settings?

In some scenarios, your handset may not have the right APN (Access PointNames) settings which is vital as it sets up a connection to the gateway betweenSkinny’s cellular network and the public Internet.Skinny does all the heavy lifting on our side but you’ll need to make sure theright settings are in place to get on the network you need.

To ensure that your handset has the right APN settings, visit this page!

Posted - Fri, Jun 10, 2016 at 7:10 PM.

Online URL:https://support.skinny.co.nz/article/mms-data-internet-settings-37.html

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