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Lycamobile APN Settings

The Lycamobile APN is data.lycamobile.fr. Copy the values below into your phone's APN settings.

Verified October 2026

Lycamobile internet & MMS settings

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APNkey
data.lycamobile.fr
Username
(leave blank)
Password
(leave blank)
Authentication
None
APN type
default
APN protocol
IPv4v6
APN roaming protocol
IPv4
Bearer
(leave blank)
MCC
208
MNC
20
APNkey
data.lycamobile.fr
Username
(leave blank)
Password
(leave blank)
Authentication
None
APN type
default
APN protocol
IPv4v6
APN roaming protocol
IPv4
Bearer
(leave blank)
MCC
208
MNC
20

Auto-provisioning
Many phones on Lycamobile receive APN settings automatically when a SIM is inserted. Only enter these manually if your device shows no data connection or was purchased unlocked.
Setup guide

How to enter APN settings

  1. Open Access Point Names

    Go to Settings → Network & Internet → Mobile network → Access Point Names. On some phones it's under Settings → Connections → Mobile networks.

  2. Add a new APN

    Tap + (or the menu → New APN) and set APN to data.lycamobile.fr. Fill any other non-blank values from the table above and leave the rest as default.

  3. Save and select it

    Save from the menu, then select the new Lycamobile APN and toggle Airplane Mode on for ten seconds so the change takes effect.

  1. Open the APN screen

    Tap Settings → Mobile Service → Mobile Data Network. On some iPhones the menu is called Mobile Data. If you don't see this option, Lycamobile locks APN editing, so contact them or install a carrier profile.

  2. Enter the APN

    Under Mobile Data, set APN to data.lycamobile.fr. Leave Username and Password blank unless the table above lists them.

  3. Save and restart data

    Go back to apply the change, then toggle Airplane Mode on for ten seconds so the iPhone re-registers with Lycamobile.

Your screen when it's done
Tip
After saving, toggle Airplane Mode on and off for 10 seconds. This forces the phone to re-register with the network and pick up the new APN.
Troubleshooting

Common issues

No data after inserting the SIM. Lycamobile SIMs frequently need the APN entered by hand. Add data.lycamobile.fr, leave the username and password blank, make sure mobile data and data roaming are on, then restart.

Picture messages won't send. Lycamobile's help page lists no MMS profile. Send photos through a messaging app over mobile data, or ask Lycamobile customer care on 322 from a Lyca line.

Settings reset after an update. A software update occasionally clears the APN. Re-enter data.lycamobile.fr.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to enter Lycamobile APN settings by hand?

Often, yes. Lycamobile is a prepaid MVNO, and its SIMs don't always auto-configure on the host network. Enter the settings manually when data or MMS won't work, especially right after inserting a new SIM, 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. A quick restart helps if it doesn't start right away. If picture messages fail, ask Lycamobile customer care on 322 from a Lyca line.

Does Lycamobile support eSIM?

Yes. Lycamobile France supports eSIM on compatible plans. Activation usually sets up 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.

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