What Are Google Fi's APN Settings?

Angelo Ilumba Senior Writer

Updated 28 May 2026

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How to view and edit Google Fi's APN settings on Android
How to view and edit Google Fi's APN settings on iPhone
When should you update your APN settings?

APN (Access Point Name) settings determine how your phone communicates with your provider's network to access the internet, send messages, and use other data-dependent services. In tech terms, APN settings are your phone’s network configuration parameters that allow your mobile device to connect to your carrier's cellular data network.

While most modern smartphones automatically configure APN info when you insert a SIM card or activate an eSIM, you may occasionally need to manually enter or modify it if you experience data connectivity issues or have recently switched carriers and brought your own phone to Google Fi. You need correct APN settings to access the internet via data on your phone.

Read on for device-specific instructions to view or change your phone’s Google Fi Wireless APN settings.

How to view and edit Google Fi's APN settings on Android

Note: These instructions are based on a Pixel 6 running Android 15 and above. Steps may vary for your particular device or if you’re using an older version of the Android operating system.

Follow these steps to modify your APN settings on an Android device:

Open Settings on your phone and tap Network and Internet or Connections.

Screenshot of the settings homepage for Android.

To find your APN settings, locate and tap Network and Internet in your Android’s settings.
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Select Mobile Networks or SIMs.

Depending on your Android, either tap SIMs or Mobile Networks to see your list of SIM cards.
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For Androids that show SIMs as an option, tap and select your SIM two times. Otherwise, continue to the next step.

If your Android shows SIMs a an option, tap your SIM two times in order to see your APN settings.
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Tap Access Point Names to view your APN settings.

After tapping Access Point Names, you can view or edit Google Fi’s APN settings.
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Edit your phone's APN configuration by entering Google Fi Wireless' APN settings:

Google Fi Wireless APN settings

APN name	Google Fi APN
APN	h2g2
MMSC (MMS Center)	http://m.fi.goog/mms/wapenc
MCC (Mobile Country Code)	310
MNC (Mobile Network Code)	260
APN protocol	IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol	IPv4/IPv6
Proxy	Leave blank
Port	Leave blank
Username	Leave blank
Password	Leave blank
Server	Leave blank
MMS proxy	Leave blank
MMS Port	Leave blank
Authentication type	Leave blank
APN type	Leave blank
Bearer	Leave blank
MVNO type	Leave blank

Restart your phone.

If your SIM setup is successful, you’ll see Google Fi or your network carrier’s name at the top of your screen.

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How to view and edit Google Fi's APN settings on iPhone

Note: These instructions are based on the iPhone 15 running iOS version 18 and above. Steps may vary for your particular device or iOS version.

Follow these steps to view and modify your APN settings on an iPhone:

In your phone’s Settings, tap Cellular or Mobile Service.
Tap Cellular Data, Cellular Data Network, or Mobile Data Network.

Under your phone’s settings, tap your data network to view or modify your APN settings.
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Enter Google Fi Wireless' APN settings:

Google Fi Wireless APN settings

APN name	Google Fi APN
APN	h2g2
MMSC (MMS Center)	http://m.fi.goog/mms/wapenc
MCC (Mobile Country Code)	310
MNC (Mobile Network Code)	260
APN protocol	IPv4/IPv6
APN roaming protocol	IPv4/IPv6
Proxy	Leave blank
Port	Leave blank
Username	Leave blank
Password	Leave blank
Server	Leave blank
MMS proxy	Leave blank
MMS Port	Leave blank
Authentication type	Leave blank
APN type	Leave blank
Bearer	Leave blank
MVNO type	Leave blank

Restart your phone.

If your SIM setup is successful, you’ll see Google Fi or the name of your mobile carrier at the top of your device’s home screen.

When should you update your APN settings?

You should update your APN settings if you can’t access the internet on your phone or recently switched carriers. But first, go through our data connection troubleshooting guide to make sure your mobile data is set up correctly before touching your APN settings.

Many carriers, including Google Fi, require specific APN configurations for their network to function properly, otherwise you may have issues with mobile data access and very slow speeds. While most smartphones automatically configure APNs, you'll need to enter them manually if your data service isn't working despite having an active plan.

Always use the exact APN details for your carrier and restart your device after making changes. Incorrect APN edits can disrupt your service, so only modify these settings when you know your phone is unlocked and is Google Fi compatible.

Angelo Ilumba

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Angelo is a highly experienced writer for WhistleOut, specializing in unraveling the complexities of the mobile and tech world so that readers can easily understand what is relevant to them. Angelo has been featured on several publications such as MoneyTalksNews, Yahoo Finance, NPR and more.

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