Introduction to the mobile Internet. How to set up internet on your phone? How to set up internet on android manually

The Internet is an integral part of modern life. We go to work - we look at the phone, we sit at the computer in the office, and even at home with a glass of beer we watch TV - more and more often also via the Internet, and not the central antenna. But we’ll talk about TV and strong drinks another time, but today I would like to focus specifically on mobility - how to connect the Internet via a phone, because almost no one can do without it today. In fact, connecting a modern phone, smartphone or tablet to the Internet is not so difficult. There are even several ways that we have already talked about in some articles, and today we will put them all together in order to get a complete picture.

How to connect mobile Internet to your phone?

The easiest and most affordable way to connect the Internet to a mobile phone is the so-called "mobile Internet" service, which is provided by absolutely all mobile operators. In all modern tariffs, it is already tied to the number by default, but it is worth considering that an additional fee is charged for accessing the Internet from the subscriber - each operator has its own.

It should be noted that in recent years, all leading operators have tariffs with an included package of mobile Internet traffic, which is very convenient and profitable. For example, I use Tele2, which has a cool option - exchanging minutes for gigabytes, addressed specifically to those who don’t speak much, but surf the Internet a lot via phone - I wrote a separate article about it, read it!

To activate the mobile Internet, you will have to do a few simple steps on your phone. On a standard "naked" Android, you need to enter the section "Settings\u003e Advanced settings\u003e Mobile networks" and activate the "Mobile data" mode.

Since I am currently using a Xiaomi smartphone that runs on the MIUI proprietary shell, I can show you how to turn on the Internet on Xiaomi. You need to go to "Settings" and open the "SIM cards and mobile networks" section, where you activate the "Mobile Internet" toggle switch.

By the way, there is also a traffic setting right there - if you know that the free Internet limit is limited, then by entering the value of the volume provided to you according to the terms of the tariff, the phone will track its overspending and report it using notifications.

In order to turn off the mobile Internet, respectively, you need to turn off the "Mobile data" mode.

What to do if the Internet on the phone does not work?

There may be several reasons why the Internet does not work on the phone. Most often, for some reason, Megafon subscribers ask about this, but this also happens with Beeline, MTS and Tele2. I would recommend checking your mobile hotspot settings. It happens that the settings of cellular operators go astray - for example, if you bought your device over the hill and it defaults to configurations for another provider, or you often change SIM cards and the phone does not have time to adapt to them.

To fix the error, you will have to manually enter the parameters for the correct connection of the phone to the Internet. This is done in the same section "Settings - SIM cards and mobile networks", where you need to click on the name of your phone's SIM card

On this page, you can change the settings for connecting your phone to the Internet one by one.

Below is the input data for each mobile operator:

Internet settings for MTS:

• APN: internet.mts.ru
• Login: mts
• Password: mts

For Megafon:

• API: internet
• Login: gdata
• Password: gdata

For Beeline:

• APN: internet.beeline.ru
• Login: beeline
• Password: beeline

Internet on phone via WiFi

Another easy way to access the Internet from your smartphone is perfect if you are at home, in the subway or cafes - this is WiFi. There are two options to configure the distribution of the wireless signal.

1. If you have already read the articles on this blog, then you probably know how the phone connects to the Internet through a wifi router. Not? Then it will help you - scroll it to the end to the subsection about accessing the network from a mobile.
2. The second one is not too difficult either. If you do not have a router, then we can use a personal computer or laptop as an access point. In order to do this, read about how to share a computer connection and allow other devices to go through it.

Speaking of these two methods, we mean connecting the phone to the Internet via Wi-Fi. To enable it on Android phone versions above 4.0, just go to "Settings" and move the slider to the active state.

After that, you will see a list with networks available for connection. You choose either a network with a password you know or a public network that is open to access.

The same thing happens with the iPhone - the "Settings" section, the Wi-Fi slider to the active position.

Internet connection via Bluetooth

Finally, the last option for connecting the Internet to the phone is via Bluetooth, connecting it and a computer that has Internet. The method is a little specific, since it will require additional software, a lot of settings and super-user rights (root access) on the mobile - it’s easier to do it with one of the above. However, for those who wish, it will be discussed in a separate post. Wait!

Data for connecting the phone to the Internet of other operators

MTS
APN: internet.mts.ru
Login: mts
Password: mts
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet.mts.ru"

Megaphone
API: internet
Login: gdata or Login: megafon
Password: gdata or Password: megafon
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet"

motive
APN: inet.ycc.ru
Login: motiv
Password: motiv
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","inet.ycc.ru" or
АТ+CGDCONT=1,"IP","town.ycc.ru"

beeline
APN: internet.beeline.ru
Login: beeline
Key: beeline
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet.beeline.ru"

Tele2
APN: internet.TELE2.ru
Login: -blank-
Password: -blank-
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet.TELE2.ru"

beeline
APN: home.beeline.ru
Login: beeline
Password: beeline
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","home.beeline.ru"
for numbers from beeline that go
along with the modem.

U-tel
APN: internet.usi.ru
Login: -blank-
Password: -blank-
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet.usi.ru"

Smarts
APN: internet.smarts.ru
Login: smarts
Password: smarts
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet.smarts.ru"

UTEL Ukraine
APN: 3g.utel.ua
Login: gdata
Password: gdata
Access number *99#
Initialization string
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","3g.utel.ua"

Kyivstar Ukraine
APN www.kyivstar.net
Login: -blank-
Password: -blank-
Access number *99***1#
Initialization string AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","www.kyivstar.net"

Yota
APN: internet.ru
Login: -blank-
Password: -blank-
Access number *99#

Rostelecom
APN: internet.ogsm.ru
Login: -blank-
Password: -blank-
Access number *99#

Beeline GPRS Ukraine
APN: internet.beeline.ua
Login: -blank-
Password: -blank-
Access number *99#
Initialization string AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet.beeline.ua"

UCell Uzbekistan
API: internet
Login: -blank-
Password: -blank-
Access number *99#
Initialization string
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet"

Beeline static
APN: static.beeline.ru
Login: beeline
Password: beeline Kcell-Activ
API: internet
Login: (empty)
Password: (blank)
Initialization string
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet"

Tele2 (TELE2 KZ)
API: internet
Login: (empty)
Password: (blank)
Initialization string AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet"

Beeline (Beeline KZ)
APN: internet.beeline.kz
Login: beeline
Password: beeline
Initialization string
AT+CGDCONT=1,"IP","internet.beeline.kz"

life
API:internet
Username: not needed
password: not needed
Access number: *99# MTS-Belarus
APN: mts
Username: mts
Password:mts

Beeline Ukraine
APN: internet.beeline.ua
User: don't
Password: do not U-Tel (Rostelecom)
Access point: internet.usi.ru
Username: empty
Password: blank
Call number: *99***1#

Thank you! Did not help

There have been no problems with setting up Internet access for a long time, since in 99.99% of cases it is configured automatically. But some subscribers have some difficulties with this. You can set up the Internet on your phone, if it does not see automatic settings, you can manually - by specifying the access point and other necessary data. We'll show you how.

Usually, the setup process looks like this - we install a SIM card in a smartphone, and it automatically configures itself for the desired operator. This is exactly what happens on all normal phones, if they are not handicrafted in Chinese cellars (does not apply to handsets of more or less well-known brands). And some Russian operators, after inserting a SIM card into the phone, immediately send all the necessary settings in the form of service messages.

It is also possible to order automatic mobile Internet settings forcibly:

• MTS - go to this page, indicate the number and click the "Send" button;
• MegaFon - automatic order does not work. Previously, you had to send the number "1" (without quotes) to 5049;
• Beeline - just call 06503;
• Tele2 - call the service number 679.

On MegaFon, only manual configuration is possible if the phone refuses to configure itself when a SIM card is installed.

Manual configuration of smartphones involves self-entry of connection parameters. Modern tubes are set up as easy as shelling pears, in models of early years of production there are more necessary parameters. Their names may differ, but in general it is relatively easy to understand. Setting up push-button phones is completely individual for each manufacturer - it's easier to order automatic setup, and if it doesn't help, set the profile manually using the settings for smartphones.

The most important parameters:

• Profile name - can be anything, but it is better to name it appropriately, for example, "Beeline Internet" (hereinafter, we omit all quotes);
• APN - depends on the operator;
• Username and password - depend on the operator;
• APN type - not available on some handsets;
• The protocol is another mandatory item in some models.

The remaining items are most often not used.

Network settings from carriers

Let's move from words to deeds, deal with tuning work for the main Russian mobile operators. We will give parameters and instructions for Android and iOS smartphones.

Beeline

To connect the mobile Internet on an Android smartphone, go to the "Settings - Mobile network - Access points" menu, add a new access point (AP) with the following parameters:

• Name - Beeline Internet;
• APN - internet.beeline.ru;
• Username - beeline;
• Password - beeline;
• Authentication type - PAP;
• APN type - default;
• The APN protocol is IPv4.

We save, select as the default AP, turn on data transfer and try to access the Internet.

In Apple iPhone smartphones, go to the menu "Settings - General - Network - Cellular data network", enter the following data:

• APN - internet.beeline.ru;
• Username - beeline;
• The password is beeline.

We return to the main screen and try to connect to the network.

MTS

The MTS operator requires only four parameters to be set on smartphones with Android:

• Name - MTS internet;
• APN - internet.mts.ru;
• Username - mts;
• The password is mts.

In the "Authentication Type" field, select "No" if something else is indicated there.

In iPhones, we go through the same “Cellular Data” menu and specify the following parameters:

• APN - internet.mts.ru;
• Username - mts;
• The password is mts.

We prescribe similar parameters in "LTE Settings" and "Modem Mode".

Megaphone

Mobile Internet users from MegaFon will need the following parameters:

• Profile name - any can be used;
• APN - internet;
• APN type - default;
• MCC - 250;
• MNC-02.

In iPhone smartphones, we specify only APN - leave the rest of the fields empty.

Tele 2

We use the following parameters to set up an access point on Android phones:

• Name - Tele2 Internet;
• APN - internet.tele2.ru;
• Authentication type - No;
• APN type - default, supl.

We save and set the default access point, try to connect to the Internet. On the iPhone, you only need to set the APN - and that's it.

Couldn't set up the Internet either manually, but with automatic settings? We boldly head to the communication salon of our mobile operator and ask for help from consultants - they will definitely help you (somewhere for free, and somewhere for a fee).

Connecting via Wi-Fi

Every person can set up Internet access via Wi-Fi, even if he is infinitely far from technology. We turn it on in the top curtain, then click on the tab and hold it for a couple of seconds - a menu with available networks will appear on the screen. We select the desired access point, click on it, enter the password (you need to check it with the one who set up the router). That's all the settings. In the future, the phone will connect to the selected access point automatically as soon as it appears in its coverage area.

When buying a new mobile or after the old device “freezes”, there is often a problem with connecting to the World Wide Web. Consider the general schemes of how to connect the Internet to your phone. Signs of an error are the absence of an icon for accessing the network (E, G, 3G, H, LTE) on the notification panel or a notification with a refusal by the browser.

The first thing to find out is whether you are eligible to connect. To do this, make sure:

• the cell phone is in the coverage area (there are at least two divisions of the connection indicator);
• account balance is positive;
• the fare payment operation was successful;
• traffic is not exhausted;
• cellular is on.

Let's see how to start a data transfer. In the settings menu (Wireless networks), turn on the “on” / “on” mode, while the indicator should change color. If this does not solve the problem, follow the instructions below.

The most common cause is a cellular data failure. An easy way to turn on the Internet on your phone is to order automatic settings from the provider. To do this, call the support service and select the appropriate item in the automated menu. In a few minutes, the installations should arrive in an SMS message, after activation of which they are automatically added. This method works not only when you first start the SIM card, but also after it is removed and blocked.

If automatic settings do not come or you have already used a network connection before, restart your smartphone. This will force the SIM card to re-register. Try to connect to internet again.

We connect devices on iOS, Android, Windows to the World Wide Web: we create an access point

Let's figure out how to turn on the mobile Internet in manual mode. Consider the principle of replacing or creating an access point on the main types of OS - iOS (iPhone, iPad), Android, Windows Phone.

To carry out the installation, go to the "Settings" column on your mobile phone and find the "Cellular" or "Mobile network" item (the designation may differ depending on the type and version of the OS).

The "APN" field will appear. Select the name that is relevant for your provider and check which options exist, which are active, and check them for correct entry.

*All information about filling in the APN fields, username and password is available on the provider's website.

If you find an error, correct it and select the saved connection. Try to access the Internet through the Safari app or other browsers.

The wrong APN may have been selected, set it according to the current provider.

How to connect mobile Internet on your phone if there are no access points options? Create your own connection. To do this, in the access point menu, click the “+”, “Add” icon or hold down the main menu touch key with the square icon (for Android). In the window that appears, enter the Username, Password and APN ( If you don't know, check with the provider's website.).

Try downloading Internet Explorer or another browser. If unsuccessful, restart your device and try again.

Frequently asked Questions

After flashing the smartphone, I can not access the Internet

The reason is a connection point failure. The same thing happens after a factory reset. In the device, you need to set an existing or create a new point. Depending on the OS of your smartphone, follow the instructions above.

Can I distribute mobile Internet to other devices (OS - Android)?

Of course, for this you need to go to the main menu of the smartphone and find the “Personal point” icon. Then check the box "Personal hotspot" and select the "WLAN connection" column. Your device is ready for distribution. In order for other devices to connect to it, confirmation is required - enter the proposed combination of numbers. Do not forget that in order to use the Internet, data transfer must be enabled on your phone, there must be money or available traffic on your account.

Consultation of Wifire specialists is possible at the number indicated on the website.

Tariffs and services of Net By Net Holding LLC may be changed by the operator. Full up-to-date information about tariffs and services - in the "tariffs" section or by phone indicated on the site.

Almost all Android devices can connect to the mobile Internet using the resources of mobile operators. But in order for the connection to be successful, you must enter the correct settings. How to set up the Internet on Android and successfully go online? Our detailed review will tell about this - in it we will consider the procedure for obtaining automatic settings and tell you about manually entering settings.

In order for an Android device to be able to go online, you need to install a SIM card with a suitable tariff or a suitable option in it. After turning on and booting up, the device will automatically send a request to the cellular network to receive automatic settings. They will come in the form of messages - they need to be saved and applied. Next, turn on the data transfer and try to go online. If the settings are correct, and there is money on the balance of the number, we will be able to connect to the Internet and use its resources.

Many smartphones and tablet PCs already contain all the settings and apply them automatically as soon as they detect a SIM card from a particular mobile operator.

If for some reason the automatic settings did not come, and there were no standard settings on board, you need to try ordering automatic settings from the operator. Here are the main ways to order:

• MTS operator - indicate your number in a special form on the MTS website;
• MegaFon operator - ordering automatic settings is disabled;
• Beeline operator - call 06503;
• Tele2 operator - call 679.

You just have to wait for the settings to be accepted, save them and apply. After that, it is recommended to restart the device. But practice shows that a reboot is not mandatory.

Entering manual settings

Now we will move on to manual settings, as automatic settings may not be accepted and applied. The most reliable way is to create an access point yourself, specify the necessary settings, save the point, restart your smartphone / tablet and try to go online. This technique works in 99% of cases. Points are created in the menu "Settings - Other networks - Mobile networks - Access points". Here we create a point and enter the settings for our operator.

How to set up the Internet on Android with Tele2? To do this, you need to create an access point, register its name and specify the APN - internet.tele2.ru. Next, save the settings, activate the data transfer and try to go online. In older smartphones, with Android 2.3 and below, the following parameters are additionally indicated: APN type - default, MCC - 250, MNC - 20.

In order to set up the Internet on Android via MTS, you must specify the APN in the access point - internet.mts.ru, login and password - mts, do not touch the rest of the fields. If MCC and MNC are not filled in, set the following parameters: MCC - 250, MNC - 01. Also, in some smartphones, you need to specify the Authentication type parameter - select "Not installed". Next, turn on the data transfer and try to go online.

Need to set up mobile Internet on Android via Beeline? We go to the mobile network settings menu, create an access point and specify the following parameters: APN - internet.beeline.ru, login and password - beeline, MCC - 250, MNC - 03. After that, we save and try to go online. On some Beeline SIM cards, you need to make sure that the "Pack of three services" is connected - call the operator or look in the "Personal Account".

In order to set up mobile Internet on Android via MegaFon, you need to create an access point and enter the following data in it: APN - internet, login and password - do not specify, MCC - 250, MNC - 02. After saving the settings, try to go online. If something does not work out, we check the correctness of the settings entered, reboot and try again.

Please note that in some smartphones, the path to the hotspot settings may differ - this depends on the version of Android and on changes made to the menu by the device developer.

Nowadays, a person, for obvious reasons, cannot do without the Internet on his smartphone. After all, it is the presence of a connection to the World Wide Web that turns the phone from an ordinary “dialer” into the most functional device. Download the application, send a message in the messenger, scroll through the feed on the social network, check the mail and even buy a movie ticket or book a table in a restaurant - the mobile Internet will allow you to perform any such task wherever you are.

But, as practice shows, not always when installing a SIM card in a new device, the Internet is configured automatically. Therefore, in today's article, we will consider how to connect the Internet manually on a smartphone (or tablet) running Android, iOS and Windows Phone / Mobile. In addition, we will provide all the necessary data to fill in all the key operators in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan.

How to connect to the Internet on a smartphone or tablet

• Android
  1. Enter the "Settings" menu.
  2. Select "More".
  3. Then select "Access Points (APN)".
  4. Press the "+" button to add a new access point.
  5. Enter the data required for your carrier.

  Operator settings

  Russia

  • beeline
    1. APN: internet.beeline.ru
    2. Username: beeline
    3. Password: beeline
  • MTS Russia
    1. APN: internet.mts.ru
    2. Username: mts
    3. Password: mts
  • Tele2 Russia
    1. APN: internet.tele2.ru
    2. Password: leave blank
  • Yota
    1. APN: internet.yota.ru
    2. Username: leave blank
    3. Password: leave blank

  Ukraine

  • Kyivstar
    1. Username: leave blank
    2. Password: leave blank
    or
    1. API: internet
    2. Username: leave blank
    3. Password: leave blank
    or (for contract subscribers)
    1. Username: leave blank
    2. Password: leave blank
  • Life:) Ukraine
    1. API: internet
    2. Username: leave blank
    3. Password: leave blank
  • Vodafone
    1. API: internet
    2. Username: leave blank
    3. Password: leave blank

  Belarus

  • MTS Belarus
    1. APN: mts
    2. Username: mts
    3. Password: mts
  • Velcom
    1. APN: vmi.velcom.by
    2. Username: leave blank
    3. Password: leave blank
    or (for subscribers of tariff plans "PRIVET" and "Communication without obligation")
    1. APN: wap.privet.by
    2. Username: leave blank
    3. Password: leave blank
  • Life:) Belarus
    1. APN: internet.life.com.by
    2. Username: leave blank
    3. Password: leave blank

  Kazakhstan

  • beeline
    1. APN: internet.beeline.kz
    2. Username: @internet.beeline
    3. Password: beeline
  • Tele 2 Kazakhstan
    1. APN: internet.tele2.kz
    2. Username: leave blank
    3. Password: leave blank
  • Active
    1. API: internet
    2. Username: leave blank
    3. Password: leave blank
  • Kcell
    1. API: internet
    2. Username: leave blank
    3. Password: leave blank

  After entering all the necessary data, you must save the changes by pressing the appropriate button and reboot the device. After that, you may also need to turn on mobile data. Now the Internet on your smartphone should work properly. Write in the comments if this guide helped you.