Sky Mobile APN Settings

Set up Sky Mobile APN settings to fix mobile internet and MMS issues on your device. Sky Mobile uses the APN 'mobile.sky' with no username or password required. Sky Mobile operates on the O2 network with its own MNC 57, providing 4G and 5G coverage across the United Kingdom through O2's infrastructure.

Use these settings to configure your Sky Mobile mobile data connection.

Setting	Value
APN	`mobile.sky`
MCC	`234`
MNC	`57`
Authentication	None
APN Type	`default,supl,mms`
APN Protocol	IPv4/IPv6
Username	Not required
Password	Not required

How to Configure Sky Mobile 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 'Sky Mobile Internet' and APN to 'mobile.sky'
7 Leave Username and Password blank
8 Set MMSC to 'http://mms.mobile.sky'
9 Set MMS Proxy to '185.110.178.97' and MMS Port to '8799'
10 Tap Save and select the new Sky Mobile APN from the list

How to Configure Sky Mobile 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 'mobile.sky' for APN
6 Leave Username and Password blank
7 Restart your iPhone to apply changes

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions when configuring Sky Mobile APN settings.

MMS messages fail on Sky Mobile: Sky Mobile MMS requires the MMSC URL http://mms.mobile.sky with proxy 185.110.178.97 and port 8799. These are unique to Sky Mobile and different from the O2 MMS settings. Ensure all values are entered exactly as shown.
No data connection on Sky Mobile: Verify the APN is 'mobile.sky' and not 'internet' or the O2 APN. Sky Mobile uses its own dedicated APN even though it operates on O2's network. Leave Username and Password blank and restart your device after saving.
Sky Mobile APN settings not appearing: Some devices may not auto-detect Sky Mobile settings due to its unique MNC 57. Manually add a new APN with MCC 234 and MNC 57. If the MNC doesn't match your SIM, the settings may be removed automatically.

Sky Mobile APN Settings FAQ

What is the APN for Sky Mobile UK?

The APN for Sky Mobile in the UK is 'mobile.sky'. No username or password is needed. Sky Mobile uses its own dedicated APN that is different from the O2 APN, even though Sky Mobile operates on O2's network infrastructure. The authentication type should be left as None.

Does Sky Mobile use the O2 network?

Yes, Sky Mobile uses the O2 network for its mobile services in the United Kingdom. However, Sky Mobile has its own network identity with MNC 57 (compared to O2's MNC 10) and uses a different APN 'mobile.sky' instead of O2's 'mobile.o2.co.uk'. This means O2 APN settings will not work on a Sky Mobile SIM.

What are the Sky Mobile MMS settings?

Sky Mobile MMS settings require the MMSC URL http://mms.mobile.sky, MMS Proxy 185.110.178.97, and MMS Port 8799. These are Sky Mobile-specific values and differ from the O2 MMS configuration. Without these settings entered correctly, you will be able to browse the internet but picture messages will not work.

Why is my Sky Mobile internet not working?

The most common cause is incorrect APN settings. Ensure the APN is set to 'mobile.sky' with no username or password. Check that your device is not using generic or O2 APN settings instead. After entering the correct settings, restart your device. If the issue persists, verify your Sky Mobile account is active and has data allowance remaining.

What are the MCC and MNC for Sky Mobile?

Sky Mobile uses MCC 234 and MNC 57. The MCC 234 identifies the United Kingdom network, while MNC 57 is unique to Sky Mobile. This is different from O2's MNC 10, even though Sky Mobile operates on O2's network. These values are pre-configured on your Sky Mobile SIM card.