APN Settings Saudi Arabia: STC, Mobily, Zain, Virgin & Lebara
Get Saudi APN settings for STC, Mobily, Zain, Virgin, Lebara, Friendi and other mobile networks to fix internet access.
Having trouble with mobile internet after changing your SIM, activating an eSIM, or resetting your phone? In most cases, your Saudi mobile network will configure the internet settings automatically. But if mobile data is not working, you may need to enter the APN manually.
An APN, or Access Point Name, is the setting your phone uses to connect to your mobile operator’s internet network. Below are the commonly used APN settings for major mobile providers in Saudi Arabia.
Quick APN List for Saudi Mobile Networks
| Mobile network | APN |
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How to Add APN Settings on Android
- Open Settings.
- Go to Network & Internet or Connections.
- Tap Mobile Network.
- Open Access Point Names.
- Tap Add or the + icon.
- Enter the APN for your network from the table above.
- Leave username, password, proxy, port, server, and other fields blank unless your operator tells you otherwise.
- Save the APN and select it.
- Restart your phone if mobile data still does not connect.
How to Check APN or Carrier Settings on iPhone
On iPhone, APN settings are usually installed automatically through the carrier profile. If mobile data is not working:
- Connect to Wi-Fi.
- Open Settings.
- Go to General.
- Tap About.
- If a carrier settings update appears, install it.
- Restart your iPhone and test mobile data again.
If your iPhone allows manual APN editing, go to Settings > Cellular/Mobile Data > Cellular Data Network and enter the APN for your provider.
Important Tips
Keep the APN exactly as shown, including capital letters where listed. For example, Zain is commonly entered as Zain, while Red Bull MOBILE uses lowercase internet.
If the APN does not work, first turn airplane mode on and off, then restart your phone. Also make sure your data package is active and that mobile data is enabled for the correct SIM, especially if you use dual SIM or eSIM.
For visitors and new expats in Saudi Arabia, the safest option is to install your provider’s official app or contact customer care if manual APN setup fails.
Conclusion
Most phones in Saudi Arabia connect to mobile internet automatically after inserting a SIM or activating an eSIM. But when that does not happen, manually adding the correct APN can usually fix the problem in a few minutes. Use the table above for stc, Mobily, Zain, Virgin, Lebara, Friendi, Salam, and Red Bull MOBILE, then restart your device and test your connection.
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