APN for Exetel mobile services using the Optus network

[ExetelVoice]

Here is the Mobile FAQ:
http://www.exetel.com.au/mobile_faq.php

Here is the section on APN config entitled 'Configuring the APN':

What is an APN?
The APN stands for Access Point Name.
It is a configurable network identifier required by a mobile device when connecting to a GSM network.
It is required for data transmission.

What are the APN’s that Exetel use?
The APN’s that Exetel use are different depending on the handset and network.
For handsets (but not iPhones) being used on the Exetel (via Optus) network, the APN is ‘INTERNET’ or ‘OPTUSWAP’.
For iPhones being used on the Exetel (via Optus) network, the APN is ‘YesINTERNET’
For handsets being used on the Exetel (via Vodafone) network, the APN is ‘VFINTERNET.AU’

[craigah]

Hello,
for my HTC desire HD, for internet:

Name: Optus internet
APN: YesINTERNET
.
.
.
APN type: default


For MMS, the APN type: mms

and that seems to work.

Craig

[ExetelVoice]

Do not use 'YesInternet' - that is for iPhones.

HTC's use the APN INTERNET.

If you continue to use 'YesInternet' - you run the risk of having very HIGH data charges.
These will be payable in addition to any data allowance.

[shoner]

can someone post the apn settings for me, ive got it set to what i could find for the Yesinternet settings but by the look of it im being charged for using it so i guess ive got the wrong settings...
my current settings for HTC Desire YESInternet APN:
name: Optus Yes Internet
APN: yesinternet
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MMC: 505
MNC: 02
Authentication Type: PAP
APN Type :not set (i had it set as something before but could not connect to the internet with anything entered, thus it being not set..)

anyone know if these settings are right? or what am i doing wrong..

Cheers guys

Ok since your phone is a HTC please use

OPTUSWAP

or

INTERNET

The APN that you have set up is to be used only on an iPhone.

[DLeung]

I have a Huawei U8150 Andriod phone. When setting the APN - INTERNET for my Mobile (Optus) V9 plan, I was prompted to set MMS, MMC etc...

The below is for iphone as others has advised. Could I use the same for my Huawei? If not, what's should be the correct value?

can someone post the apn settings for me, ive got it set to what i could find for the Yesinternet settings but by the look of it im being charged for using it so i guess ive got the wrong settings...
my current settings for HTC Desire YESInternet APN:
name: Optus Yes Internet
APN: yesinternet
MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0
MMC: 505
MNC: 02
Authentication Type: PAP
APN Type :not set (i had it set as something before but could not connect to the internet with anything entered, thus it being not set..)

anyone know if these settings are right? or what am i doing wrong..

Cheers guys

Ok since your phone is a HTC please use

OPTUSWAP

or

INTERNET

The APN that you have set up is to be used only on an iPhone.

[ExetelVoice]

I have a Huawei U8150 Andriod phone. When setting the APN - INTERNET for my Mobile (Optus) V9 plan, I was prompted to set MMS, MMC etc...

The below is for iphone as others has advised. Could I use the same for my Huawei? If not, what's should be the correct value?

Use the APN INTERNET for Android phones.

(OPTUSWAP is only for 2G)

[johnny2times]

Just activated my z39 plan for an iPhone 3gs running 4.3.5 and can't seem to find a way to check whether the correct APN is assigned. After inserting the new SIM I reset the Network Settings on the phone and all appears to be working correctly (calls, SMS/MMS etc), but just want to make sure I am connecting to the correct APN and avoid the risk of incurring huge data charges mentioned. How is this done witout JailBreaking the phone?

[jokiin]

Just activated my z39 plan for an iPhone 3gs running 4.3.5 and can't seem to find a way to check whether the correct APN is assigned. After inserting the new SIM I reset the Network Settings on the phone and all appears to be working correctly (calls, SMS/MMS etc), but just want to make sure I am connecting to the correct APN and avoid the risk of incurring huge data charges mentioned. How is this done witout JailBreaking the phone?

if you have reset the network settings it will only load the correct APN for use with the iPhone

[johnny2times]

if you have reset the network settings it will only load the correct APN for use with the iPhone

Great! Thanks for getting responding so quickly.

[ExetelVoice]

Just activated my z39 plan for an iPhone 3gs running 4.3.5 and can't seem to find a way to check whether the correct APN is assigned. After inserting the new SIM I reset the Network Settings on the phone and all appears to be working correctly (calls, SMS/MMS etc), but just want to make sure I am connecting to the correct APN and avoid the risk of incurring huge data charges mentioned. How is this done witout JailBreaking the phone?

The APN should be YESINTERNET for iPhones on the mobile Z plans. You should check this.
Anything else and you will be paying high data charges.

[jokiin]

The APN should be YESINTERNET for iPhones on the mobile Z plans. You should check this.
Anything else and you will be paying high data charges.

the information in the APN field is not viewable when using an iPhone with an Optus SIM card, the ability to see this information or not is decided by the carrier whose SIM you are using, resetting the network settings will always load the default carrier profile for any SIM which has a carrier profile associated (any provider that has supplied the iPhone has their own carrier profile)

[johnny2times]

The APN should be YESINTERNET for iPhones on the mobile Z plans. You should check this.
Anything else and you will be paying high data charges.

the information in the APN field is not viewable when using an iPhone with an Optus SIM card, the ability to see this information or not is decided by the carrier whose SIM you are using, resetting the network settings will always load the default carrier profile for any SIM which has a carrier profile associated (any provider that has supplied the iPhone has their own carrier profile)

Now I'm getting a bit confused - jokiin is right - there is no way to easily check APN on a iPhone.

Exetel, can you once and for all confirm the APN set by Optus for those of us on a Z plan using an unbroken iPhone? If the setting is not correct, you cannot charge customers for any costs incurred when it is not physically possible to change the setting. If it is possible to change the APN without having to hack the Phone then please provide details, because I've looked around and can't find anything that doesn't involve JailBreaking it.

[jokiin]

The APN should be YESINTERNET for iPhones on the mobile Z plans. You should check this.
Anything else and you will be paying high data charges.

the information in the APN field is not viewable when using an iPhone with an Optus SIM card, the ability to see this information or not is decided by the carrier whose SIM you are using, resetting the network settings will always load the default carrier profile for any SIM which has a carrier profile associated (any provider that has supplied the iPhone has their own carrier profile)

Now I'm getting a bit confused - jokiin is right - there is no way to easily check APN on a iPhone.

Exetel, can you once and for all confirm the APN set by Optus for those of us on a Z plan using an unbroken iPhone? If the setting is not correct, you cannot charge customers for any costs incurred when it is not physically possible to change the setting. If it is possible to change the APN without having to hack the Phone then please provide details, because I've looked around and can't find anything that doesn't involve JailBreaking it.

it is possible to change the APN without jailbreaking the phone, the iPhone Configuration Utility from Apple allows you to create custom APN's, it's not possible to view the APN without jailbreaking it though

I agree the instructions around this need to be made clearer

[OverIT]

There is obviously confusion around the correct APN to use for access to the Data networks.

My settings arrived via SMS some days after the service was activated. In the interim I may have been using the incorrect APN. I don't think I've been charged any extra. It's difficult to tell from the sparse information I've been provided about my charges.

If I were to assume that no-one would deliberately use an APN that would have them pay data charges while NOT using an APN that gives them access to included data, would it be possible for Exetel to note those customers using the "confused" APN and telling them the correct APN to use?

Example: SMS arrives on customers phone - "Exetel has noticed that you are using an APN on your {phone type} that will result in excess data charges. We recommend you change to {X}, contact Exetel support or use the correct APN that will be sent to you shortly via SMS."

Exetel: Great product, good support staff, disappointing billing information, confusing setup information

( I get emails about my Modem. I don't have a modem, I have a Mobile service. Apparently Exetel is happy to send out confusing emails to customers and then follow-up with another email saying "It's OK. We send the same confusing emails to customers with Mobiles and modems. If that's effective, it's not my place to interfere in Exetel's business model. I'm only a customer looking for clarity in the service I'm being provided).

[shoner]

There is obviously confusion around the correct APN to use for access to the Data networks.

My settings arrived via SMS some days after the service was activated. In the interim I may have been using the incorrect APN. I don't think I've been charged any extra. It's difficult to tell from the sparse information I've been provided about my charges.

If I were to assume that no-one would deliberately use an APN that would have them pay data charges while NOT using an APN that gives them access to included data, would it be possible for Exetel to note those customers using the "confused" APN and telling them the correct APN to use?

Example: SMS arrives on customers phone - "Exetel has noticed that you are using an APN on your {phone type} that will result in excess data charges. We recommend you change to {X}, contact Exetel support or use the correct APN that will be sent to you shortly via SMS."

Exetel: Great product, good support staff, disappointing billing information, confusing setup information

( I get emails about my Modem. I don't have a modem, I have a Mobile service. Apparently Exetel is happy to send out confusing emails to customers and then follow-up with another email saying "It's OK. We send the same confusing emails to customers with Mobiles and modems. If that's effective, it's not my place to interfere in Exetel's business model. I'm only a customer looking for clarity in the service I'm being provided).

The configuration SMS are sent to you by our wholesale supplier, however we will investigate and post here.