This guide is for iOS 6. I have a new guide for iOS 7. See How to Setup Straight Talk Wireless Data and MMS for your iPhone running iOS 7. Both guides should work for iOS 7, but try the new one, I have tried to improve the process and well as update the screen shots for iOS 7.
UPDATE: NOV 19 2013
Many readers are reporting problems that they are having trouble sending or receiving MMS over the last few days. If you are having a problem please leave a comment here: I Can’t Receive MMS Picture Messages Using Straight Talk or Net10 on My iPhone Using iOS 7.0.4
This guide describes how to set up Straight Talk Access Point Name or APN for Data, Internet, MMS, or picture messaging for your iPhone. I documented the steps I used to set up my iPhone 5 with Straight Talk Data and MMS. This guide should help you with any iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, or iPhone 5 running iOS 6. The guide shows step by step how to setup the Access Point Name or APN values needed to data and MMS picture messaging working.
If you have been using Straight Talk with your iPhone and your data or MMS has suddenly stopped working, try this post.
If you are using an Android phone or smartphone other than an iPhone, this guide is not for you. Please try my generic smartphone guide.
If you are looking to switch your iPhone to Straight Talk, see the article I wrote about my experience.
Otherwise read on to find out how to setup your Straight Talk APN for Data and MMS… “How to Setup Straight Talk Wireless Data and MMS for your iPhone running iOS 6”
Read the entire guide and make an give it a try before leaving a comment to ask for help. Follow the Next Page link to begin reading the guide.
I have no cellular data
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I can get the data but I’m SOL on getting MMS? I’ve tried several of the straight talk soon settings on the http://unlock it.co.nz and I tried both the others and all I get is data. I was wanting the MMS as well.
What version of iOS are you using?
I have an iPhone 3gs…ios 6.1.6. Followed all the instructions and was able to get data working with the first part but when it came to switching the SIM cards for mms the Cellular Data option never showed up, even with restart. What do I do now???
And yes it is an AT&T SIM.
What SIM are you swapping with?
I tried the T-Mobile SIM swap like the instructions said, and the Cellular Data option never showed up.
Hi Alice,
I don’t know. It’s been a long time since I wrote this article. I seem to remember some people having that issue. Try taking a took through the comments there might have been a solution. Try a network reset of resetting all settings. Resetting Network Settings on Your iPhone
Alice,
I found this article on my site. I think it may be relevant for you. How To Restore Your iPhone Using iTunes
Tried this method still not working, BYOP. I PHONE 6 ROSE GOLD, VERIZON
These instructions are not for phones using straight talk’s Verizon network. What phone do you have, what version of iOS are you using?
I’ve tried everything and I’m still unable to send or receive mms messages or use Internet. This has been going on the last 2 days.
Ok.
Could you share some details like what type of phone you have, what version of iOS, what network you are using, and what you have tried…
I have a verizon wireless phone and none of these works and the one that was sent to my phone that had vzw in the address did not work
This article isn’t for Verizon phones. What phone are you using? What version of iOS? What was sent to your phone?
You make also want to see Problems with Straight Talk Wireless’ Verizon Network
I have an Iphone 6. iapnupdate with VZW in the address was sent to my phone. After about 2 hours total of chatting I am told I need a new sim card.
Hey Bob!
Thank you so much for this post, I tried it all but the data still does not work… I have an iPhone 6 and am using the Straight Talk Bring Your Own Phone nano simcard compatible for T Mobile. Caing a non-US number, as I am not American an that did not work though). Can you help me out?
Hi Sanne,
Try the iOS 8 article
Setting up Straight Talk Wireless APN for Cellular Data, Internet, MMS Picture Messages on Your iPhone Using iOS 8
Straight talk only supports domestic calling. You need to buy international minutes. I think you still need to dial an 800 number to use the minutes too. Like a calling card. I think they have dialed app in. The App Store for that.
It worked! It worked! It worked! Thank you!!!!
Jewels,
Glad to hear it.
I have an old 3GS and tried the tmobile card trick. I could never get the cellular profile option to appear even after powering down and back on with the tmobile sim installed
Hi art,
What version of iOS are you using?
cant send or recieve picture messages
Hi Wayne,
Can you share some details like what wireless company you are using, which network you are on, what phone do you have, what version of software is installed on the phone.
Regards
Bob
I don’t have straight talk apn settings at all on my iphone 5c
Hi Makedrea,
I don’t understand the issue you are having. If your data / mnms doesn’t work and you are using the Straight Talk ATT sim, try resetting your phone to get it working. See Resetting All Your iPhone’s Settings