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<div>The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access_Point_Name APN] setting is the gateway between your carrier's cellular network and the public Internet. The APN setting - if not set automatically by the user's OS - has to be set by the user to enable the use of the mobile Internet on the phone.<br />
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= Setting the APN =<br />
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The location of the APN setting depend on the user interface the distribution is using.<br />
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== Distributions with Phosh ==<br />
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APN settings are either located in <code>Settings > Mobile > Access Point Names</code> (Arch Linux ARM, PureOS, Debian + Phosh) or <code> Settings > Network > Network Dropdown > Add new connection</code> (pmOS, Fedora).<br />
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= List of tested carriers =<br />
<br />
Disclaimer: Go to the websites of or speak to the customer support lines of those carriers which you want to use. No guarantees. This list is simply user-generated and serves to demonstrate examples of what worked for them. This list is not exhaustive, does not cover all possible carriers.<br />
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== AT&T-based (USA) ==<br />
<br />
=== AT&T ===<br />
APN: <code>phone</code> or <code>NXTGENPHONE</code> if "phone" does not work (see https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1218306/).<br />
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=== Cricket ===<br />
APN: <code>phone</code> or <code>ndo</code> or <code>NXTGENPHONE</code><br />
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== Bouygues Telecom (France) ==<br />
Name: Bouygues Telecom<br />
APN: mmsbouygtel.com<br />
Username: <empty><br />
Password: <empty><br />
<br />
Source: https://www.assistance.bouyguestelecom.fr/s/article/parametrage-mobile-email-mms-internet<br />
<br />
== Free (France) ==<br />
<br />
Name: Free<br />
APN: free<br />
Username: free<br />
Password: <empty><br />
<br />
Source: https://mobile.free.fr/assistance/46.html<br />
<br />
== Mineo (Japan) ==<br />
<br />
Tested with S plan (Softbank) and D plan (Docomo). AU plan requires VoLTE so will probably not work. Softbank plan also failed to have the SIM card detected by any of the OSes tested (pmOS, UBT, Sailfish).<br />
<br />
Mobile LTE data currently working only on Phosh-based OSes, because they use Network Manager and Modem Manager. UBT not working yet, see issue #58. https://gitlab.com/ubports/community-ports/pinephone/-/issues/58<br />
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APNs are provided by Mineo<br />
<br />
Name: Mineo<br />
APN: mineo-d.jp<br />
Username: mineo@k-opti.com<br />
Password: mineo<br />
<br />
Source: https://support.mineo.jp/manual/network_setup_d.html<br />
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== Mint Mobile (USA) ==<br />
<br />
Call their customer service to activate using the number on their website, or activate on their [https://my.mintmobile.com/activation website]. You may also need to reboot your phone.<br />
<br />
Use the following APN settings:<br />
<br />
Name: Ultra<br />
APN: Wholesale<br />
<br />
Source: https://www.mintmobile.com/setup-for-android/<br />
<br />
== Mobile Vikings (Belgium) ==<br />
<br />
Name: Mobile Vikings<br />
APN: web.be<br />
Username: web<br />
Password: web<br />
<br />
Source: https://support.vikingco.com/hc/en-us/articles/202836041-I-don-t-have-any-mobile-internet-What-do-I-do-<br />
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== Orange Telecom (France) ==<br />
Name: Orange Internet<br />
APN: orange<br />
Username: <empty><br />
Password: <empty><br />
<br />
Source:https://assistance.orange.fr/mobile-tablette/tous-les-mobiles-et-tablettes/depanner/probleme-avec-un-service-d-orange-internet-sms-mms-mails-cloud-tv/mms/configurer-un-apn-internet-et-mms_192948-738196<br />
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== Penny Mobil (Germany) ==<br />
<br />
APN settings:<br />
<br />
name: Penny Mobil<br />
APN: internet.t-mobile<br />
username: t-mobile<br />
password: tm<br />
<br />
== Public Mobile (Canada) ==<br />
Internet only, mms not tested.<br />
<br />
Name: Public Mobile<br />
APN: sp.mb.com<br />
Username: <empty><br />
Password: <empty><br />
<br />
Source: https://productioncommunity.publicmobile.ca/t5/Phones-Hardware/How-do-I-set-up-data-APN-on-my-smartphone/td-p/3<br />
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== Red Pocket (USA) ==<br />
<br />
You can choose AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile or Sprint network. Known to work with the GSMA (ATT) SIM, calls and SMS work.<br />
<br />
APN settings:<br />
<br />
name: Red Pocket<br />
APN: RESELLER<br />
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== Simyo (Spain) ==<br />
<br />
APN settings:<br />
APN: orangeworld<br />
<br />
Source: https://blog.simyo.es/simyo-configuracion-internet-wap-mms/configura-tu-movil/<br />
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== Telekom (Germany) ==<br />
<br />
APN settings:<br />
<br />
Name: Telekom<br />
APN: internet.t-mobile<br />
Username: t-mobile<br />
Password: tm<br />
<br />
Source: https://www.telekom.de/hilfe/mobilfunk-mobiles-internet/mobiles-internet-e-mail/apn-mobilfunk/wie-lauten-die-apn-fuer-mobilfunk?samChecked=true<br />
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== Telstra (Australia) ==<br />
APN settings:<br />
<br />
Name: Telstra Internet/WAP<br />
APN: telstra.iph<br />
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== Tracfone (USA) == <br />
<br />
''BYOP SIM Card Kit'' works with T-Mobile and AT&T compatible SIM cards provided in BYOP kit.<br />
<br />
Calls, SMS and 3G/4G data known to work with Verizon & AT&T SIMs (most likely works for T-Mobile as well).<br />
<br />
Use the following APN settings:<br />
<br />
Name: Tracfone<br />
APN: RESELLER<br />
Username: <empty><br />
Password: <empty><br />
<br />
To use Verizon's network:<br />
<br />
Name: Tracfone<br />
APN: TRACFONE.VZWENTP<br />
Username: <empty><br />
Password: <empty><br />
<br />
== Verizon Contract (USA) ==<br />
<br />
There are several APN names which can be used, but the following has worked fairly reliably for calls, SMS and data on Verizon under arch:<br />
<br />
Name: 4G LTE Contract<br />
APN: vzwinternet<br />
Username: <empty><br />
Password: <empty><br />
<br />
Other APN names which appear, and may work if the above does not:<br />
<br />
vzwapp<br />
vzwims<br />
<br />
== Virgin Mobile (Canada) ==<br />
<br />
Settings might work with Bell Canada too since it is the same network. Calls, SMS and 4G data appear to be working fine. Note that SIM may well be nano-sim but pinephone is micro-sim and may require an adapter.<br />
<br />
Name: Mobile Fast Web<br />
APN: pda2.bell.ca<br />
Username:<br />
Password:<br />
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== Vodafone (Czech republic) ==<br />
Name: internet<br />
APN: internet<br />
Username: <empty><br />
Password: <empty><br />
<br />
Source: https://www.vodafone.cz/pece/osobni-a-firemni/otazky/zaciname-s-chytrym-telefonem/pripojeni-nastaveni-internetu-v-telefonu/<br />
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== Telia (Finland) ==<br />
Name: internet<br />
APN: internet<br />
Username: <empty><br />
Password: <empty><br />
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= Carriers that do not work =<br />
<br />
== FreedomPop (USA) ==<br />
VoIP-service. Customer service said they require Android 4.3+, and their free calling and texting works only with the Google Play app they make you use. So calls and texts don't work with non-smart phones and won't work with the PinePhone (even though it is a smart phone) because of software incompatibility. However, the data part still work if APN has been seen correctly set to '''fp.com.attz'''. You get 200MB free data per month. However, please watch out that you will get ding by $20 top up charge when over 200MB limit. <br />
<br />
APN: <code>fp.com.attz</code><br />
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== Sprint (USA) ==<br />
<br />
Sprint is currently not supported due to unknown issues, see also [[PinePhone Carrier Support#Sprint]]. Any input regarding this issue is highly appreciated. <br />
<br />
APN: <code>cinet.spcs</code><br />
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== Other ==<br />
<br />
Other VoLTE services.<br />
<br />
= External links =<br />
<br />
* See also https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=9150<br />
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[[Category:PinePhone]]</div>Maderahttps://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=PinePhone_Carrier_Support&diff=8134PinePhone Carrier Support2020-11-02T05:39:22Z<p>Madera: </p>
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<div>{{warning|1= MMS doesn't currently work in any Dsitribution on the PinePhone without a script! This means images and group chats will not work in text messages.}}<br />
{{warning|1= Call audio is currently bad quality as there is a clock mismatch from the modem to the mainboard. Using Megi's 5.9 kernel should solve this.}}<br />
<br />
This page contains hints on setting up cellular network connectivity for specific carriers.<br />
For more general information, see [[PinePhone#Modem_and_carrier_support|Modem and carrier support]]. For the APN settings see [[PinePhone APN Settings]].<br />
<br />
= Check compatibility =<br />
To check if the PinePhone is supported on your carrier:<br />
<br />
Search for your carrier on [https://www.frequencycheck.com/ frequencycheck.com] and compare the carrier's LTE/GSM/WCDMA frequencies to the PinePhone's supported frequencies (listed in the [https://www.quectel.com/UploadFile/Product/Quectel_EG25-G_LTE_Specification_V1.1.pdf modem specification sheet]).<br />
<br />
It is likely that there will be a few frequencies that your carrier uses which are not supported by the PinePhone. Not all of the carrier's frequencies need to be supported by the PinePhone for it to work - as long as ''most'' of them are supported, you will still get good coverage.<br />
<br />
= Carriers =<br />
{{hint|This list is incomplete, you're welcome to improve it.}}<br />
<br />
== USA ==<br />
=== AT&T ===<br />
According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page], AT&T's primary bands are 12 and 17 - 700ac and 700 MHz respectively. The PinePhone seems to work out-of-the-box with AT&T. Activating a SIM works. Calls and SMS messages work. VoLTE is as yet untested.<br />
<br />
=== Cricket Wireless ===<br />
Cricket wireless is a MVNO that uses AT&T's network. VoLTE is fully supported and the PinePhone is considered a compatible device in the US by the carrier.<br />
<br />
=== SimpleMobile ===<br />
SimpleMobile is a T-Mobile prepaid MVNO operating in the United States. 4G LTE, VoLTE, data, and SMS all work on the PinePhone after activation. Activation can be done online without extra software or assistance, go to https://www.simplemobile.com/activation/byopcollectsim and make sure you have your SIM card and IMEI ready.<br />
<br />
=== Sprint ===<br />
Sprint is currently not supported due to unknown reasons. Any input regarding this issue is highly appreciated.<br />
<br />
=== T-Mobile ===<br />
According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page],<br />
T-Mobile's primary frequency band for the United States is 12 (700ac MHz).<br />
<br />
T-Mobile's bands and protocols are summarized on<br />
[https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/t-mobile-united-states this page].<br />
<br />
While the PinePhone's modem does support all LTE bands that T-Mobile uses in the US (And is one of the best choices for band support with the PinePhone's modem in the US), VoLTE is still listed as "Under development" by the modem manufacturer. T-Mobile's system also does not list the PinePhone as a compatible device due to this lack of official VoLTE support. The modem is capable of working on T-Mobile with VoLTE support enabled.<br />
<br />
=== Verizon ===<br />
According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page],<br />
Verizon's primary frequency band for the United States is 13 (700 MHz).<br />
<br />
Verizon's bands and protocols are summarized on<br />
[https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/verizon-wireless-united-states this page].<br />
Verizon officially says:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
This carrier only accepts approved devices on its network.<br />
Even if a device supports some or all of the required frequencies for this carrier,<br />
it will not be able to connect unless the device is approved for this network.<br />
Check with the network operator to confirm whether a device is approved or not.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
But the truth is that with any Verizon-Approved burner phone, you can activate a Verizon SIM and swap it into your PinePhone.<br />
Verizon does not care about what IMEI your phone has at all once the SIM itself is activated. [https://community.verizonwireless.com/t5/iPhone-X-Xr-Xs/Swapping-SIM-Cards/td-p/1129291][https://community.verizonwireless.com/t5/Prepaid-Plans/swapping-sim-card-to-another-device/td-p/1001334][https://community.verizonwireless.com/t5/My-Verizon/Swapping-Sim-Card-to-different-Device/td-p/1157544]<br />
<br />
== Australia ==<br />
=== Telstra ===<br />
According to [https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/telstra-australia this page], Telstra uses the LTE B1, B3 and B28 variants, which are all supported by the EG25-G modem. <br />
<br />
= Issues =<br />
Known issues:<br />
* The [https://www.frequencycheck.com/models FrequencyCheck model page] does not list either Pine64 or the PinePhone.<br />
* T-Mobile's system does not list the pinephone as a compatible device due to the lack of official VoLTE support from the manufacturer, despite the fact that it does work.<br />
* MMS doesn't currently work in any distro on the pinephone by default. This means images and group chats will not work in text messages.<br />
* Some providers may allow only certain known devices identified by their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_Allocation_Code Type Allocation Code].<br />
<br />
= Resources =<br />
* IMEI - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity International Mobile Equipment Identity]<br />
<br />
[[Category:PinePhone]]</div>Maderahttps://wiki.pine64.org/index.php?title=PinePhone_Carrier_Support&diff=8133PinePhone Carrier Support2020-11-02T04:26:47Z<p>Madera: There was no specification section, as a quick fix linking to the modem spec sheet instead</p>
<hr />
<div>{{warning|1= MMS doesn't currently work in any Dsitribution on the PinePhone without a script! This means images and group chats will not work in text messages.}}<br />
{{warning|1= Call audio is currently bad quality as there is a clock mismatch from the modem to the mainboard. Using Megi's 5.9 kernel should solve this.}}<br />
<br />
This page contains hints on setting up cellular network connectivity for specific carriers.<br />
For more general information, see [[PinePhone#Modem_and_carrier_support|Modem and carrier support]]. For the APN settings see [[PinePhone APN Settings]].<br />
<br />
= Check compatibility =<br />
To check if the PinePhone is supported on your carrier:<br />
<br />
Search for your carrier on [https://www.frequencycheck.com/ frequencycheck.com] and compare the carrier's LTE/GSM/WCDMA frequencies to the PinePhone's supported frequencies (listed in the [https://www.quectel.com/UploadFile/Product/Quectel_EG25-G_LTE_Specification_V1.1.pdf modem specification sheet]).<br />
<br />
It is likely that there will be a few frequencies that your carrier uses which are not supported by the PinePhone. Not all of the carrier's frequencies need to be supported by the PinePhone for it to work - as long as ''most'' of them are supported, you will still get good coverage.<br />
<br />
= Carriers =<br />
{{hint|This list is incomplete, you're welcome to improve it.}}<br />
<br />
== USA ==<br />
=== AT&T ===<br />
According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page], AT&T's primary bands are 12 and 17 - 700ac and 700 MHz respectively. The PinePhone seems to work out-of-the-box with AT&T. Activating a SIM works. Calls and SMS messages work. VoLTE is as yet untested.<br />
<br />
=== Cricket Wireless ===<br />
Cricket wireless is a MVNO that uses AT&T's network. VoLTE is fully supported and the PinePhone is considered a compatible device in the US by the carrier.<br />
<br />
=== SimpleMobile ===<br />
SimpleMobile is a T-Mobile prepaid MVNO operating in the United States. 4G LTE, VoLTE, data, and SMS all work on the PinePhone after activation. Activation can be done online without extra software or assistance, go to https://www.simplemobile.com/activation/byopcollectsim and make sure you have your SIM card and IMEI ready.<br />
<br />
=== Sprint ===<br />
Sprint is currently not supported due to unknown reasons. Any input regarding this issue is highly appreciated.<br />
<br />
=== T-Mobile ===<br />
According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page],<br />
T-Mobile's primary frequency band for the United States is 12 (700ac MHz).<br />
<br />
T-Mobile's bands and protocols are summarized on<br />
[https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/t-mobile-united-states this page].<br />
<br />
While the PinePhone's modem does support all LTE bands that T-Mobile uses in the US (And is one of the best choices for band support with the PinePhone's modem in the US), VoLTE is still listed as "Under development" by the modem manufacturer. T-Mobile's system also does not list the PinePhone as a compatible device due to this lack of official VoLTE support. The modem is capable of working on T-Mobile with VoLTE support enabled.<br />
<br />
=== Verizon ===<br />
According to [https://ltefix.com/wp-content/uploads/USA-Major-Carriers-Bands-Frequencies-CA.pdf this page],<br />
Verizon's primary frequency band for the United States is 13 (700 MHz).<br />
<br />
Verizon's bands and protocols are summarized on<br />
[https://www.frequencycheck.com/carriers/verizon-wireless-united-states this page].<br />
Verizon officially says:<br />
<br />
<blockquote><br />
This carrier only accepts approved devices on its network.<br />
Even if a device supports some or all of the required frequencies for this carrier,<br />
it will not be able to connect unless the device is approved for this network.<br />
Check with the network operator to confirm whether a device is approved or not.<br />
</blockquote><br />
<br />
But the truth is that with any Verizon-Approved burner phone, you can activate a Verizon SIM and swap it into your PinePhone.<br />
Verizon does not care about what IMEI your phone has at all once the SIM itself is activated. [https://community.verizonwireless.com/t5/iPhone-X-Xr-Xs/Swapping-SIM-Cards/td-p/1129291][https://community.verizonwireless.com/t5/Prepaid-Plans/swapping-sim-card-to-another-device/td-p/1001334][https://community.verizonwireless.com/t5/My-Verizon/Swapping-Sim-Card-to-different-Device/td-p/1157544]<br />
<br />
= Issues =<br />
Known issues:<br />
* The [https://www.frequencycheck.com/models FrequencyCheck model page] does not list either Pine64 or the PinePhone.<br />
* T-Mobile's system does not list the pinephone as a compatible device due to the lack of official VoLTE support from the manufacturer, despite the fact that it does work.<br />
* MMS doesn't currently work in any distro on the pinephone by default. This means images and group chats will not work in text messages.<br />
* Some providers may allow only certain known devices identified by their [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_Allocation_Code Type Allocation Code].<br />
<br />
= Resources =<br />
* IMEI - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Mobile_Equipment_Identity International Mobile Equipment Identity]<br />
<br />
[[Category:PinePhone]]</div>Madera