Lyca Mobile APN Settings on iPhone

Q: What is the Lyca Mobile APN name?

The Lyca Mobile APN is {apn}. This is the exact value to enter in the APN field on your iPhone. On some devices the field is case-sensitive — enter it exactly as shown in lowercase.

Q: Do I need a username and password for Lyca Mobile APN?

For Lyca Mobile, the username is {username} and password is {password}. If your device shows Authentication Type, set it to PAP or CHAP. Leave blank if your device does not require it.

Last updated: June 2026 · Lyca Mobile · iPhone

Lyca Mobile APN settings on iPhone control how your device connects to Lyca Mobile's mobile data network. If you cannot browse, stream or use apps on Lyca Mobile, incorrect APN values are the most likely cause. This guide gives you the exact Lyca Mobile APN details and the precise steps to enter them on your iPhone.

In this guide

Quick checks
Enter APN settings
APN reference table
Common causes
Frequently asked questions

How to Set Lyca Mobile APN on iPhone

Check mobile data is on
Go to Settings → Mobile Service → toggle Mobile Data and ensure the toggle is enabled. Mobile data must be active before APN settings take effect on Lyca Mobile.

Open Access Point Names
Navigate to Settings → Mobile Service → Mobile Data Network. You will see a list of existing APN profiles.

Delete any incorrect entries
Tap each existing APN profile and delete entries that do not match Lyca Mobile official values. Outdated profiles cause conflicts.

Create a new APN profile
Tap the + or Add icon to create a new entry. Enter the following Lyca Mobile APN values exactly as shown — including correct capitalisation.

Enter APN: data.lycamobile.co.uk
In the APN field type exactly: data.lycamobile.co.uk. This is the gateway address Lyca Mobile uses for all mobile data traffic.

Set MMSC and MMS Proxy
Enter MMSC: http://mms.lycamobile.co.uk/ — this is required for picture messages to send and receive on Lyca Mobile.

Save and select the profile
Tap Save (or the overflow menu → Save). Tap the radio button next to your new Lyca Mobile profile to select it as active.

Test mobile data
Open a browser and navigate to a website. If pages load, your Lyca Mobile APN is configured correctly.

Lyca Mobile APN Settings Reference

Setting	Value
APN	`data.lycamobile.co.uk`
MMSC	`http://mms.lycamobile.co.uk/`
MMS Proxy	`212.183.137.012`
MMS Port	`8080`
Username	`lmuk`
Password	`plus`
MCC	`234`
MNC	`20`
APN Type	`default,supl,mms`
APN Protocol	`IPv4/IPv6`

Common Causes of This Issue on Lyca Mobile

Cause	Likelihood	Fix
Wrong APN value	High	Enter exact APN: see table above
Incorrect MMSC	Medium	Update MMSC in APN profile
Profile not selected	High	Tap the radio button next to the new profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Lyca Mobile APN name?

The Lyca Mobile APN is data.lycamobile.co.uk. This is the exact value to enter in the APN field on your iPhone. On some devices the field is case-sensitive — enter it exactly as shown in lowercase.

Do I need a username and password for Lyca Mobile APN?

For Lyca Mobile, the username is lmuk and password is plus. If your device shows Authentication Type, set it to PAP or CHAP. Leave blank if your device does not require it.

Why did my Lyca Mobile APN settings disappear?

APN settings can be cleared by a factory reset, a network settings reset, or a carrier update that pushes default profiles. They can also be overwritten if another app modifies network settings. Re-enter Lyca Mobile APN values manually after any reset.

Still having trouble? Contact Lyca Mobile support on 322 (free from Lyca) or visit our contact page for further help.