If your MTN data is active but nothing loads, the fix is often your phone’s internet settings. MTN’s settings are short: the APN is just internet.

MTN internet settings at a glance

SettingValue
NameMTN
APNinternet
Everything elseLeave as default

Option 1: let MTN send the settings

Dial *156# and select option 2 to receive and install settings automatically. MTN notes this is not available on all devices.

Option 2: set it yourself on Android

These are MTN’s own steps:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Connections or Mobile networks.
  3. Tap Access Point Names.
  4. Tap the menu button and choose New APN.
  5. Tap Name and type MTN, then OK.
  6. Tap APN and type internet, then OK.
  7. Tap the menu and choose Save, then select the new APN.

If you cannot find Access Point Names, search Settings for “APN”. More detail in how to configure internet settings on Android.

Option 3: iPhone

iPhones usually set MTN’s APN automatically. If not, MTN says to go to Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Network, tap APN and type internet.

Basic phones (WAP settings)

SettingValue
Account nameMTN
APNwap
Proxy IP address172.17.3.5
Port8080

Turn on 4G

Correct settings on a phone stuck on 2G will still be slow. MTN’s steps for 4G:

  • Android: Settings → Connections (or More) → Mobile networks → Network mode, and choose “LTE/WCDMA/GSM auto” or “4G/3G/2G auto”.
  • iPhone: Settings → Mobile Data → Mobile Data Options → turn on 4G/LTE.

MTN says its 4G needs a phone that supports the 800MHz band (band 20). To check, dial *156# and select option 2.

Still no internet?

Check you have a bundle (MTN: *124# or the MyMTN app) and work through our fixes for mobile data not working. If it is slow rather than dead, see why is my MTN internet slow.

This guide was checked in October 2026. Menus and services change, so if something looks different on your phone, check with your provider.

Common questions

What are MTN internet settings?

Name: MTN. APN: internet. Leave everything else as default.

How do I get MTN internet settings automatically?

Dial *156# and select option 2. MTN notes this is not available on every phone.

What are MTN settings for a basic phone?

MTN lists WAP settings: account name MTN, APN wap, proxy 172.17.3.5, port 8080.

Does my phone support MTN 4G?

MTN’s 4G uses the 800MHz band (band 20). Dial *156# and choose option 2 to check.

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