Welcome to the CenturyLink APN setup guide for Android and iPhone devices in 2023. Whether you’re using an Android smartphone or an iPhone, we’ve got you covered with the settings you need to access high-speed internet and more. Let’s get started!
CenturyLink: Your Reliable Connection As of 2023, CenturyLink is your trusted provider, ensuring seamless connectivity for all your communication needs. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of configuring your APN settings for Android and iPhone devices.
CenturyLink APN Settings for Android Setting up the fastest internet settings for your Android device is a breeze with CenturyLink. These settings are compatible with a wide range of Android devices, including popular brands like Samsung, Google, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Huawei, Oppo, and more.
CenturyLink APN Settings To configure on Android:
- Navigate to your device’s settings.
- Select ‘Network & Internet’ or ‘Connections,’ depending on your device.
- Find and tap on ‘Mobile Network’ or ‘Cellular Network.’
- Select ‘Advanced’ or ‘Access Point Names.’
- Tap on the ‘+’ or ‘Add’ button to create a new Access Point.
Fill in the following details for your CenturyLink APN:
| Name | CenturyLink-INTERNET |
| APN | internet |
| Proxy | Not set/Blank |
| Port | Not set/Blank |
| Username | Not set/Blank |
| Passwords | Not set/Blank |
| Server | Not set/Blank |
| MMSC | Not set/Blank |
| MMS proxy | Not set/Blank |
| MMS port | Not set/Blank |
| MCC | Leave as default (470) |
| MNC | Leave as default (02) |
| Authentication type | Not set/None |
| APN type | default,supl |
| APN protocol | IPv4/IPv6 |
| APN roaming Protocol | IPv4/IPv6 |
| APN enable/disable | APN enabled |
| Bearer | Unspecified |
| MVNO type | None |
| MVNO Value | N/A |
| Mobile virtual network operator type | None |
| Mobile virtual network operator value | Not set/Blank |
CenturyLink MMS Settings for Android
CenturyLink MMS Settings for Android. MMS, also known as Multimedia Messaging Service is a standard way to send Multimedia Messages such as photos, short videos, GIFs, etc. to and from a mobile phone using the mobile network.
To set up MMS on Android, first, go to the add ‘Access Point Name’ option. To find this setting, go to settings and search Access Point Name or
Settings >> Mobile Network >> Access Point Name >> Add Access Point
In the new Access Point Name, fill the Name, APN, APN type fields according to the following table and keep the rest of the fields unchanged. For better understanding check the image.
| Name | CenturyLink-MMS |
| APN | internet |
| Proxy | Not set/Blank |
| Port | Not set/Blank |
| Username | Not set/Blank |
| Passwords | Not set/Blank |
| Server | Not set/Blank |
| MMSC | default |
| MMS proxy | default |
| MMS port | default |
| MCC | Leave as default (470) |
| MNC | Leave as default (02) |
| Authentication type | Not set/None |
| APN type | mms |
| APN protocol | IPv4/IPv6 |
| APN roaming Protocol | IPv4/IPv6 |
| APN enable/disable | APN enabled |
| Bearer | Unspecified |
| MVNO type | None |
| MVNO Value | N/A |
| Mobile virtual network operator type | None |
| Mobile virtual network operator value | Not set/Blank |
CenturyLink APN Settings for iPhone
CenturyLink APN Settings for iPhone and iPad. This will work on all models of iPad and iPhone (e.g. iPhone 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Pro, Pro Max, SE, S, Mini)
To set up APN on iOS, first, go to the Settings option and find Cellular Data or Mobile Data. To find this setting, go to settings and search Cellular Data or Mobile Data or
Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Cellular Network
Settings > Mobile Data > Mobile Data Options > Mobile Data Network
Settings > General > Network > Cellular > Cellular Data Network > APN
**General and Network options may not be available in some models.
After going to Cellular Data/ Mobile Data, write internet in the APN field or fill it up according to the following table/image and keep the rest of the fields unchanged.
Cellular Data/ Mobile Data
| APN | internet |
| Username | Blank |
| Passwords | Blank |
LTE Setup (Optional)
| APN | internet |
| Username | Blank |
| Passwords | Blank |
CenturyLink MMS Settings for iPhone
How to enable MMS on CenturyLink? CenturyLink APN Settings for iPhone and iPad. This will work on all models of iPad and iPhone (e.g. iPhone 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Pro, Pro Max, SE, S, Mini)
To set up MMS on iOS, first, go to the Settings option and find Cellular Data or Mobile Data. To find this setting, go to settings and search Cellular Data or Mobile Data or
Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Cellular Network
Settings > Mobile Data > Mobile Data Options > Mobile Data Network
Settings > General > Network > Cellular > Cellular Data Network > APN
**General and Network options may not be available in some models.
After going to Cellular Data/ Mobile Data, scroll down to MMS and fill the blanks according to the following table/image.
MMS
| APN | internet |
| Username | Blank |
| Passwords | Blank |
| MMSC | unchanged |
| MMS Proxy | unchanged |
| MMS Message Size | unchanged |
| MMS UA Prof URL | unchanged |
CenturyLink Personal Hotspot Settings for iPhone
How to enable Personal Hotspot on CenturyLink? CenturyLink Personal Hotspot Settings for iPhone and iPad. This will work on all models of iPad and iPhone (e.g. iPhone 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Pro, Pro Max, SE, S, Mini)
To set up Personal Hotspot on iOS, first, go to the Settings option and find Cellular Data or Mobile Data. To find this setting, go to settings and search Cellular Data or Mobile Data or
Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Cellular Network
Settings > Mobile Data > Mobile Data Options > Mobile Data Network
Settings > General > Network > Cellular > Cellular Data Network > APN
**General and Network options may not be available in some models.
After going to Cellular Data/ Mobile Data, scroll down to Personal Hotspot and fill the blanks according to the following table/image.
Personal Hotspot
| APN | internet |
| Username | Blank |
| Passwords | Blank |
If you are facing difficulty to set APN for CenturyLink, let us know through the comment section, we will try to figure out your problems.
