Giffgaff APN Settings

Set up Giffgaff APN settings to fix mobile internet and MMS issues on your device. Giffgaff uses the APN 'giffgaff.com' with username 'giffgaff' and no password. As an O2 MVNO, Giffgaff operates on O2's network (MCC 234, MNC 10) but uses its own dedicated APN and MMS settings for 4G and 5G connectivity.

Use these settings to configure your Giffgaff mobile data connection.

Setting	Value
APN	`giffgaff.com`
MCC	`234`
MNC	`10`
Authentication	PAP
APN Type	`default,supl,mms`
APN Protocol	IPv4/IPv6
Username	giffgaff
Password	Not required

How to Configure Giffgaff APN on Android

1 Open Settings on your Android device
2 Go to Network & Internet or Connections
3 Tap Mobile Network or Mobile Data
4 Select Access Point Names (APN)
5 Tap the + icon or Menu to add a new APN
6 Set Name to 'Giffgaff Internet' and APN to 'giffgaff.com'
7 Enter 'giffgaff' for Username and leave Password blank
8 Set MMSC to 'http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002'
9 Set MMS Proxy to '82.132.254.1' and MMS Port to '8080'
10 Tap Save and select the new Giffgaff APN from the list

How to Configure Giffgaff APN on iPhone/iOS

1 Open Settings on your iPhone
2 Tap Cellular or Mobile Data
3 Select Cellular Data Options
4 Tap Cellular Network or APN Settings
5 Enter 'giffgaff.com' for APN
6 Enter 'giffgaff' for Username and leave Password blank
7 Restart your iPhone to apply changes

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions when configuring Giffgaff APN settings.

MMS messages fail on Giffgaff: Giffgaff MMS requires the MMSC URL http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002 with proxy 82.132.254.1 and port 8080. These are different from O2's MMS settings. Ensure each value is entered exactly as shown, including the port number in the MMSC URL.
No data connection on Giffgaff: Verify the APN is 'giffgaff.com' (not the O2 APN 'mobile.o2.co.uk'). Username must be 'giffgaff' with no password. Ensure your Giffgaff account has an active goodybag or credit balance, then restart your device.
Internet slow or intermittent on Giffgaff: Check the APN Protocol is set to IPv4/IPv6 for dual-stack support. Ensure you are using 'giffgaff.com' and not an older APN value. If speeds remain slow, check Giffgaff's network status page as congestion can affect O2 MVNO traffic during peak hours.

Giffgaff APN Settings FAQ

What is the correct APN for Giffgaff?

The correct APN for Giffgaff is 'giffgaff.com'. You need to enter the username 'giffgaff' with no password. Giffgaff has its own dedicated APN that is different from O2's APN, even though Giffgaff operates as an MVNO on the O2 network. Using the O2 APN will not work with a Giffgaff SIM.

Does Giffgaff use the O2 network?

Yes, Giffgaff is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that runs on O2's network infrastructure. Giffgaff shares the same MCC 234 and MNC 10 codes as O2. However, Giffgaff uses its own APN 'giffgaff.com' and its own MMS server settings, so O2 APN configuration will not work on Giffgaff SIMs.

What are the Giffgaff MMS settings?

Giffgaff MMS settings use MMSC http://mmsc.mediamessaging.co.uk:8002, MMS Proxy 82.132.254.1, and MMS Port 8080. The MMS proxy and MMSC URL are shared with O2 but the configuration must be set in the Giffgaff APN profile. Without these values, internet browsing works but picture messages will fail to send.

Do I need a password for the Giffgaff APN?

No, Giffgaff does not require a password for its APN settings. You need to enter the username 'giffgaff' but leave the password field empty. The authentication type should be set to PAP. If you enter any value in the password field, it may prevent your device from connecting to mobile data.

Why can I not edit APN settings on my phone with a Giffgaff SIM?

Some phones lock the APN settings when a recognized carrier SIM is inserted. To work around this, try adding a completely new APN entry instead of editing the existing one. On Android, tap the plus icon in the Access Point Names screen. On iPhone, the APN fields should be editable under Mobile Data Network settings.