How to Fix Slow Lycamobile Internet: 2026 APN Settings Guide

Is your Lycamobile internet feeling sluggish? Whether you’re trying to stream video, join a Zoom call, or just browse social media, a slow connection is incredibly frustrating.

While Lycamobile offers great value, sometimes the “out-of-the-box” settings aren’t optimized for your specific device or location. In this guide, we’ll go through a quick solution to slow Lycamobile internet by updating your APN (Access Point Name) settings and performing a few quick network tweaks.

Quick Troubleshooting: Try These First

Before diving into technical settings, try these 30-second fixes:

1. Toggle Airplane Mode: Turn it on for 10 seconds and turn it off. This forces your phone to reconnect to the nearest tower.
2. Check Your Data Balance: to ensure you haven’t hit a data cap.
3. Disable Data Saver: Ensure “Low Data Mode” is off, as these limit your 5G/4G speeds.

Step-by-Step: How to Configure Lycamobile APN Settings

If the quick fixes didn’t work, the issue is likely your APN settings. Follow these steps to set up the fastest connection:

For Android Users

1. Go to Settings > Connections (or Mobile Network).
2. Tap Mobile Networks > Access Point Names (APN).
3. Tap Add or the + icon usually in the top right.
4. Enter the details found in the tables below.

For iPhone Users

1. Go to Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data).
2. Select Cellular Data Network.
3. Enter the settings below under the Cellular Data and MMS sections.

Lycamobile General APN Settings (Global)

If your country isn’t listed below, use these universal settings:

Setting	Value
APN	data.lycamobile.com
Username	(Leave Blank)
Password	(Leave Blank)
MMS APN	data.lycamobile.com
MMSC	http://lyca.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc

Country-Specific Lycamobile Settings

For the fastest speeds, we recommend using your country specific settings for the best results.

Country	APN	Username	Password
USA	data.lycamobile.com	lmus	plus
UK	data.lycamobile.co.uk	lmuk	plus
France	data.lycamobile.fr	lmfr	plus
Spain	data.lycamobile.es	lmes	plus
Australia	data.lycamobile.com.au	lmau	plus
Germany	data.lycamobile.de	lmde	plus
Italy	data.lycamobile.it	lmit	plus
Netherlands	data.lycamobile.nl	lmnl	plus

LycaMobile Uganda Setup

If you are in Uganda, standard settings often underperform. After extensive testing, this “Full Setup” configuration has proven to deliver significantly higher speeds:

• Name: LycaMobile 5G Premium
• APN: data.lycamobile.ug
• Username: lmug
• Password: plus
• Server: www.google.com
• MMSC: http://lyca.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
• Authentication Type: PAP or CHAP
• APN Type: default
• APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
• Bearer: Select all options except “unspecified”
• MVNO Type: GID

Important: Leave all other fields as “Not Set.” Once entered, tap the three dots and select Save, then ensure this new profile is selected.

After updating your settings, its advisable to restart your phone. This allows the device to register the new configuration with the Lycamobile network.

Once your phone is back on:

1. Turn on Mobile Data.
2. Visit Fast.com to test your new speed.
3. You should notice a significant jump in your download and upload speeds.

Troubleshooting tips:

• Check APN settings: The first thing I do is verify that I’ve entered the APN settings correctly. Even a small mistake can prevent the connection from working properly.
• Restart your device: I’ve found that many temporary issues can be resolved by a simple restart of my device. It’s a quick and easy step that often does the trick.
• Contact Lycamobile customer service: If I’ve double-checked my settings and restarted my device, but I’m still unable to connect to the internet, my next step is to contact Lycamobile’s customer support. They can provide further assistance and help identify any issues specific to your account or device.