Eastlink APN Settings
The Eastlink APN is wisp.mobi.eastlink.ca, and picture messages use mms.mobi.eastlink.ca. Copy the values below into your phone's APN settings.
Eastlink internet & MMS settings
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How to enter APN settings
Open Access Point Names
Go to
Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile network → Access Point Names. On some phones it's underSettings → Connections → Mobile networks.Add a new APN
Tap + (or the menu → New APN) and set APN to
wisp.mobi.eastlink.ca. Fill any other non-blank values from the table above and leave the rest as default.Save and select it
Save from the menu, then select the new Eastlink APN and toggle Airplane Mode on for ten seconds so the change takes effect.
Open the APN screen
Tap
Settings → Cellular → Cellular Data Network. If you don't see this option, Eastlink locks APN editing, so contact them or install a carrier profile.Enter the APN
Under Cellular Data, set APN to
wisp.mobi.eastlink.ca. Leave Username and Password blank unless the table above lists them.Save and restart data
Go back to apply the change, then toggle Airplane Mode on for ten seconds so the iPhone re-registers with Eastlink.
Common issues
A guide gives apn.eastlink.ca. Eastlink phones use wisp.mobi.eastlink.ca for data. Try that.
Picture messages won't send. Eastlink uses a second APN for MMS. Add mms.mobi.eastlink.ca with the MMSC http://mmss.mobi.eastlink.ca and the MMS proxy 10.232.12.49 on port 8080.
No service at all. Eastlink's troubleshooting page suggests turning mobile data off and on, setting network selection to automatic, and checking the account in Mobile My Account.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to enter Eastlink APN settings by hand?
Usually not. Eastlink runs its own network, and most phones pull the settings automatically. You enter them manually when data or MMS stops working, often after a SIM swap, a factory reset, or moving the SIM into an unlocked phone.
How do I know it worked?
Turn off Wi-Fi and open any website. If it loads, data is working. For MMS, send a photo to a friend and confirm it goes through. A quick restart helps if either doesn't start right away.
Does Eastlink support eSIM?
Yes. Eastlink supports eSIM, and activation usually configures the data settings automatically, so you rarely touch the APN on an eSIM line.
Why won't my iPhone let me edit the APN?
Many carriers manage the iPhone APN through a hidden configuration profile, so the fields are locked or missing. That's normal. Resetting network settings re-pulls the profile and fixes most iPhone issues without manual entry.
These settings didn't fix it. What now?
Restart the phone first. If data still won't connect, reset network settings and let the carrier re-provision. If only MMS fails, re-check the MMSC and make sure mobile data is on. APN settings can't fix a deactivated line, an unpaid balance, or a locked phone.
