Total Wireless APN Settings for Android and iPhone (5G/4G Setup Guide)

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Total Wireless APN Settings for Android and iPhone: Complete 5G/4G Data Setup Guide

If your mobile data is not connecting, MMS picture messages fail to send, or you recently switched to Total Wireless (Total by Verizon), manual Access Point Name (APN) configuration will restore your network connectivity. Follow this verified guide to configure your Android and iOS devices correctly.

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Quick Reference: Total Wireless APN Configuration Table

Field Name	Setting Value
Name	Total Wireless
APN	TRACFONE.VZWENTP (or VZWINTERNET)
Proxy / Port	Not Set
Username / Password	Not Set
Server	Not Set
MMSC	http://mms.vzw.com/servlets/mms
MMS Proxy / Port	Not Set
MCC	311
MNC	480
Authentication Type	None
APN Type	default,mms,supl,hipri
APN Protocol	IPv4/IPv6
APN Roaming Protocol	IPv4
Bearer	Unspecified

Note: If TRACFONE.VZWENTP does not provide data connectivity on newer SIM cards provisioned directly under Verizon core networks, update the APN field to VZWINTERNET.

How to Configure Total Wireless APN Settings on Android

Step 1: Open Mobile Network Settings

1. Open Settings on your Android phone.
2. Select Connections or Network & internet.
3. Tap Mobile Networks or SIMs.
4. Select Access Point Names (APN).

Step 2: Add and Save New Configuration

1. Tap the + (Add) button or the menu in the top corner.
2. Enter Total Wireless in the Name field.
3. Enter TRACFONE.VZWENTP in the APN field.
4. Set MMSC to http://mms.vzw.com/servlets/mms.
5. Keep MCC (311) and MNC (480) as default.
6. In APN Type, type default,mms,supl,hipri (ensure no spaces).
7. Choose IPv4/IPv6 under APN Protocol.
8. Tap the three dots icon and select Save.

Step 3: Activate Connection

1. Tap the radio button to select the newly saved Total Wireless profile.
2. Turn on Airplane Mode for 10 seconds and turn it off.
3. Restart your phone to connect to the cellular data network.

Complete Total Wireless APN configuration guide for 5G and 4G data setup

How to Set Up Total Wireless APN on iPhone (iOS)

Step 1: Access Cellular Data Network Menu

1. Open Settings on your iPhone.
2. Tap Cellular (or Mobile Data).
3. Tap Cellular Data Network.

Step 2: Enter APN and MMS Details

• Cellular Data: Set APN to TRACFONE.VZWENTP. Leave username and password blank.
• LTE Setup: Set APN to TRACFONE.VZWENTP.
• MMS:
  • APN: TRACFONE.VZWENTP
  • MMSC: http://mms.vzw.com/servlets/mms
  • MMS Max Message Size: 1048576
• Personal Hotspot: Set APN to TRACFONE.VZWENTP.

Step 3: Save and Reboot

1. Tap the back arrow to save the entered values.
2. Restart your iPhone to register network changes.

Troubleshooting Common Total Wireless Data and MMS Issues

• APN Not Saving: If the APN profile vanishes after saving, do not manually alter auto-populated MCC and MNC numbers.
• Syntax Errors: Ensure there are no spaces after commas in default,mms,supl,hipri.
• Over-The-Air Setup: Text APN to 611611 to receive carrier configuration files directly.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the default APN for Total Wireless?

The primary APN is TRACFONE.VZWENTP. Devices on newer Verizon network SIMs can also use VZWINTERNET.

Why does my Total Wireless APN profile disappear after saving?

Profiles disappear when manually entered MCC or MNC numbers conflict with SIM programming. Leave auto-detected MCC/MNC values untouched.

Can I get Total Wireless APN settings sent via SMS?

Yes. Send an SMS containing the text APN to 611611 from your active Total Wireless SIM.

Do I need separate APN settings for 5G access?

No. Standard APN settings support 5G Ultra Wideband, 5G Nationwide, and 4G LTE connections automatically.