Virgin Media O2 APN Settings for UK

Runs on O2 network 5G supported

Last verified: July 2025

Virgin Media O2 is the mobile arm of Virgin Media O2, a joint venture between Virgin Media (Liberty Global) and O2 (Telefónica). The mobile service was originally branded as Virgin Mobile and was one of the UK's first MVNOs, launching in 1999. Today it operates on O2's network infrastructure and supports 5G on compatible plans and handsets. Virgin Media O2's APN — goto.virginmobile.uk — is unique to the brand (previously it was 'goto.virginmobile.co.uk', so if you have older settings, update them). No authentication credentials are required. Virgin Media O2 customers who bundle mobile with Virgin Media broadband receive additional perks, including data boosts and combined billing.

Virgin Media O2 APN Settings

NameVirgin Media O2
APNgoto.virginmobile.uk
MMSChttp://mms.virginmobile.co.uk:8002
MMS Proxy193.30.166.2
MMS Port8080
MCC234
MNC10
Authentication typeNone
APN typedefault,supl,mms
ProtocolIPv4/IPv6

How to Set Virgin Media O2 APN on Android

  1. Open Settings on your Android phone.
  2. Tap Connections (Samsung) or Network & Internet (stock Android / Pixel).
  3. Tap Mobile networks.
  4. Tap Access Point Names (APN).
  5. Tap the ＋ (plus) button to add a new APN entry.
  6. Enter each value from the table above exactly as shown.
  7. Tap the ⋮ menu (three dots) then tap Save.
  8. Tap the radio button next to the new APN to select it.
  9. Restart your phone or toggle Aeroplane Mode on then off.

How to Set Virgin Media O2 APN on iPhone / iOS

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Mobile Data (or Cellular).
  3. Tap Mobile Data Network (or Cellular Data Network).
  4. Under Mobile Data, enter the APN value shown in the table above.
  5. Scroll to the MMS section and enter the MMSC, MMS Proxy and MMS Port values.
  6. Press the Home button or swipe up — iOS saves automatically.
  7. Toggle Aeroplane Mode on for 10 seconds, then off.
  8. Test by opening a website in Safari.

Which Phones Do These Settings Work On?

Virgin Media O2 APN settings work on all Android phones (Android 8+) and iPhones (iOS 14+). 5G is available on compatible plans and devices. For Android 12+: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Access Point Names.

Virgin Media O2 APN Troubleshooting

Remove and reinsert your SIM. Virgin Media O2 SIMs can push OTA configuration. Contact Virgin Mobile support or use the Virgin Media O2 app to request manual configuration access.
Ensure APN is goto.virginmobile.uk — note this is .uk not .co.uk. This is a common typo. No username or password needed. Check your Virgin Media O2 plan has active data.
Virgin Media O2 uses its own MMSC: http://mms.virginmobile.co.uk:8002. MMS proxy is 193.30.166.2 — this is different from O2's proxy. Port is 8080. Disable Wi-Fi when testing.
Contact Virgin Mobile support to disable OTA configuration. You can reach them at 789 from your Virgin Mobile SIM or through the Virgin Media O2 website.
Verify MCC 234 and MNC 10. Virgin Media O2 uses O2's network (MNC 10). Protocol should be IPv4/IPv6.
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