TL;DR — Quick Answer
http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms — leave the proxy blank.If your Verizon phone suddenly won’t load web pages, or your picture messages refuse to send, the culprit is almost always one tiny setting buried deep in your menus: the APN. This guide gives you the exact, up-to-date Verizon APN values for 2026 — for Android, iPhone, and even WiFi routers — plus the small tweaks that make 5G actually run fast.
What Is an APN — and Why Should You Care?
APN stands for Access Point Name. Think of it as the address your phone uses to find Verizon’s data network. When the APN is correct, your phone connects on its own and you never think about it. When it’s wrong or missing, you get the frustrating stuff: no internet, failed picture messages, or a phone that shows full signal bars but loads nothing.
Here’s the good news — Verizon keeps things simple. Unlike some carriers that juggle a half-dozen profiles, Verizon runs everything through a single main APN. Whether your phone is sitting on plain old 4G LTE or screaming-fast 5G Ultra Wideband, the gateway name is the same.
there is no “special” 5G APN to hunt for. The same vzwinternet value handles LTE and 5G. If a guide tries to sell you a secret 5G APN, close that tab.
Verizon’s Core APN Values (Reference)
Verizon technically uses a few different APNs behind the scenes for different jobs. You’ll only ever type in the first one, but here’s the full set so you know what each does:
Verizon’s Core APN Values (Reference)
On your Android phone, go to Settings → Connections (or Network & Internet) → Mobile Network → Access Point Names, then tap the + (Add) button to create a new APN. Enter the values below exactly — leave anything marked “Not Set” blank.
Samsung Galaxy, Pixel, Motorola, OnePlus, Xiaomi & more
vzwinternet
When you’re done, tap the three-dot menu and choose Save, then select your new “Verizon” profile so it’s the active one. Restart your phone to lock the changes in.
Verizon APN Settings for iPhone & iPad
On most iPhones, Verizon hides the APN screen entirely because it’s set automatically. If you can see it, go to Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data Network and fill in the three sections below.
iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 16, iPhone 15 & iPad cellular
Blank
Leave any field that isn’t listed blank. Once saved, restart your iPhone so the new profile takes effect.
Verizon APN for a WiFi Router / Mobile Dongle
Running a Verizon SIM in a hotspot, MiFi, or 5G home router? Open your device’s admin page and head to Settings → Profile Management, then create a profile with these values:
MiFi, 5G hotspots & LTE home routers
vzwinternetVerizon 4G LTE vs 5G APN: What’s Actually Different?
Plenty of people assume they need a brand-new APN the moment their phone hops onto 5G. They don’t. Here’s an honest side-by-side of what changes — and what doesn’t — when you go from LTE to 5G on Verizon.
| Setting | 4G LTE | 5G (Nationwide & UWB) |
|---|---|---|
| Data APN | vzwinternet | vzwinternet (same) |
| Separate 5G profile needed? | No | No |
| MMSC for picture messages | mms.vtext.com | mms.vtext.com (same) |
| APN Protocol | IPv4/IPv6 | IPv4/IPv6 |
| Preferred Network Mode | LTE | LTE/5G Auto |
| Authentication Type | None | None |
| Speed potential | Up to ~100–300 Mbps | Up to ~1–4 Gbps (UWB) |
| Extra setup to unlock 5G | — | Just switch network mode |
So the only real “5G setting” worth changing is your Preferred Network Mode. On Android it’s under Settings → Connections → Mobile Networks → Network Mode; on iPhone it’s Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data Options → Voice & Data. Choose the 5G Auto option and you’re set.
APN Set Right, Still No Data?
(800) 922-0204Step-by-Step: Fix Data or MMS in Under 5 Minutes
Sounds obvious, but a stray toggle is the #1 cause. Turn on Mobile Data and make sure Airplane Mode is off. For MMS, mobile data must stay on even while you’re on WiFi.
All lowercase, no spaces, no capital letters. A single typo here breaks everything. Double-check Authentication Type is “None” and APN Protocol is “IPv4/IPv6”.
Enter http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms and leave the MMS proxy blank. This is what makes photos send and receive.
Save the profile, tap it to make it active, then reboot the phone. The new APN only takes hold after a fresh start.
On Android: Settings → System → Reset → Reset Network Settings. On iPhone: Settings → General → Transfer or Reset → Reset → Reset Network Settings. This wipes bad configs and re-pulls Verizon’s defaults.
Common Verizon APN Problems (and Quick Fixes)
My APN settings are greyed out / locked
Verizon-branded phones often lock the APN screen so you can’t edit it. That’s normal — it means the carrier profile is doing its job. If you genuinely need to change it, the device may need to be unlocked first, or you can ask Verizon support to push a fresh profile remotely.
Data works but picture messages won’t send
This is almost always the MMSC. Make sure it reads http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms exactly, that the MMS Max Message Size is set, and that mobile data is on. MMS uses the data network even over WiFi.
Everything reset after a software update
Major iOS and Android updates sometimes restore default carrier settings and wipe a manual APN. If your data dies right after an update, just re-enter the values above. It’s annoying, but it’s a two-minute fix.
5G shows in the status bar but speeds feel like LTE
Set Preferred Network Mode to LTE/5G Auto, toggle Airplane Mode on and off, and restart. If you’re indoors, you’re likely on Nationwide 5G; the gigabit speeds come from Ultra Wideband (C-Band/mmWave) coverage.
It’s vzwinternet — the same APN Verizon uses for 4G LTE. There is no separate 5G APN. Your phone connects to 5G automatically as long as your plan and device support it and your network mode is set to 5G Auto.
No. The APN stays vzwinternet for both LTE and 5G. The only setting worth checking is your Preferred Network Mode — set it to LTE/5G Auto so your phone can use 5G when it’s available.
You usually don’t. Verizon provisions the APN when you insert a SIM or activate an eSIM. You only set it manually when something breaks — like data dying, MMS failing, or after you move your SIM into an unlocked phone that didn’t auto-configure.
The MMSC is http://mms.vtext.com/servlets/mms. Leave the MMS proxy blank, set the MMS port to 80 (Android), and make sure mobile data is turned on — even when you’re connected to WiFi, MMS still uses the cellular data path.
Verizon-locked phones often disable APN editing on purpose. Try resetting your network settings first. If you still can’t edit and you genuinely need to, the device may need to be carrier-unlocked, or you can have Verizon push a new profile over the air by calling support.
Big OS updates can reset carrier settings and erase a manual APN. Re-enter the values from this guide, save the profile, and restart. If it still won’t connect, do a network settings reset and let Verizon’s defaults reload.
Use the same vzwinternet APN. In your router’s admin panel, create a profile named “Internet,” set the APN to vzwinternet, use access number *99#, and leave username and password blank.
Yes. The vzwinternet APN is universal across Samsung Galaxy, iPhone, Google Pixel, Motorola, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Sony, and others on Verizon. Only the menu path to reach the APN screen differs slightly by brand and OS version.
Last updated June 2026. Verizon’s APN values, MMS settings, and network configuration may change without notice. The values here reflect publicly available Verizon settings as of the publish date and apply to standard Verizon postpaid and prepaid lines. MVNOs that run on Verizon’s network may use different APNs. Always verify current settings directly with Verizon if you run into trouble. Unloky is not affiliated with Verizon — this guide is provided for informational purposes only to help you get your data and messaging working.
