Virgin Plus APN Settings
The Virgin Plus APN is pda.bell.ca. Copy the values below into your phone's APN settings.
Virgin Plus internet & MMS settings
Tap any value to copy it straight to your clipboard.
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
pda.bell.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 Virgin Plus 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, Virgin Plus locks APN editing, so contact them or install a carrier profile.Enter the APN
Under Cellular Data, set APN to
pda.bell.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 Virgin Plus.
Common issues
Picture messages won't send. Use Bell's MMS server, http://mms.bell.ca/mms/wapenc. If MMS still fails, add the MMS proxy web.wireless.bell.ca on port 80.
You still see Virgin Mobile settings. Virgin Mobile became Virgin Plus on July 19, 2021. The settings didn't change, so Virgin Mobile APNs still work.
The values are right but data won't start. In some cases only a replacement SIM fixes data. If a reset and the APN don't help, ask Virgin to check the SIM.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to enter Virgin Plus APN settings by hand?
Usually not. Virgin Plus runs on Bell's 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 Virgin Plus support eSIM?
Yes. Virgin Plus 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.
