If you have purchased an MTN data plan or have some bonus given to you while you are on your MTN tariff plan, you will want to make use of the data before it expires. All data plans including bonus data have their own validity
Unfortunately, not every smartphone or device gets MTN configuration settings automatically. When this happens, we would have no choice than to set up MTN internet settings on our phones or devices manually.
Before you take such steps, you might need to contact the MTN customer care for possible solutions. If after trying that and still unable to browse the internet, the next option is to set up your MTN manual configuration.
How to configure your phone automatically for browsing
If you are using Iphone, Tecno, Infinix, Gionee, Samsung, and Nokia, you should have the MTN internet settings sent to your phone automatically. Only in some special conditions, MTN internet configuration settings are not received.
If you do not receive the MTN internet settings, text SETTINGS to 3888 to have your phone configured for browsing. This is free of charge.
The settings will be sent to your phone, please do save the settings once your phone receives it.
However, if your phone did not receive the settings, you will have to find ways to set it manually which will be provided in this article.
MTN manual internet settings
If you are having problem with setting up your MTN internet settings, here are what you need to browse the internet. You will have to go manually to have your phone or device configures.
Smartphones & Devices (Android, iOS, MiFi, etc)
- Account Name: MTN WEB
- Port :
- Username:
- Password:
- Access point name (APN): web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
Feature phones (WAP settings for java, some phone types and push button cell phones)
- Account Name: MTN WAP
- IP address (Proxy): 10.199.212.2
- Port: 9201
- Username: web
- Password: web
- Access point name (APN): web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net
How to set up MTN internet settings manually on Android phones
If you are using any kind of android phones including the older one, below are valuable tips to help you set up MTN internet settings on your phone.
- To configure your android phone to browse with MTN, Go to settings.
- Tap on network and internet
- Click sim cards
- Click on “mobile network” to open “mobile network settings”
- Scroll down a bit and tap “access point names”
- Click on the “+” to add the MTN internet settings manually.
How to set up MTN internet settings manually on Iphones/Ipads
Iphone/ipad users sometimes will have to configure their phone manually for browsing. The MTN internet setttings have already been given out, this is just a guide to install them on your IOS device.
- To manually configure your Iphone/Ipad, go to settings on your smartphone.
- Click “cellular”
- Tap “Cellular Data Network”
- Reset Settings
- You can now replace it with MTN internet settings to enjoy unbeatable internet experience.
