Data Settings (Data-Only SIM Cards)

To access Cellular Data when using an Android handset, you will be required to manually create an APN (Access Point Name) profile using the exact settings shown below -

APN Settings

Name: Mobal
APN: ppsim.jp
Username: pp@sim
Password: jpn
MCC: 440
MNC: 03
Authentication Type: PAP or CHAP

If there is no option to enter the “MCC” or “MNC” settings when creating the profile, please try creating the profile without entering these settings and then save the profile / select it as the active profile. 

Creating APN Profiles

On most Android handsets, you can create an APN profile by going to:

Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names

(or)

Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network > Access Point Names (or Advanced and then Access Point Names)

After reaching the "Access Point Names" section, you should then see a "+" symbol or the option to "Add" a new profile. Alternatively, you may see the 'Options' button (which usually appears as three dots) and after tapping this button, you will see the option to create a new profile.

Once you have created the APN profile, save it and ensure it is selected as the active profile. You can then enable the Cellular/Mobile Data feature on your device and test the internet connection.

When testing the data connection, ensure the WiFi feature is disabled (so there is no interference) and if there any issues, please reboot your device and then test the connection again.

If there are any issues creating / saving an APN profile however, please refer to the information found here: Additional Troubleshooting

Enabling Data

The majority of Android handsets will allow you to enable the Cellular/Mobile Data feature by going to:

Settings > Connections > Data Usage > Enable Cellular/Mobile Data

(or)

Settings > Network & Internet > Tap on your SIM (or the Mobile Network option) and then enable Cellular/Mobile Data

Alternatively, you could use the shortcut by swiping down from the top of the screen (so that the top menu expands) and then tapping on the Cellular/Mobile Data icon to enable it.

Network Mode Setting

If you are unable to access Cellular Data after completing the steps above, please also check that the “Network Mode” or “Preferred Network Type” option on your device is configured to prioritize the 4G LTE connection (and ensure that 5G is disabled as we do not support 5G).

On most Android handsets, you can locate this option by going to:

Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > Network Mode >Select the 4G/3G/2G or LTE/3G/2G option

(or)

Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network or Internet > Preferred Network Type >Select the 4G/3G/2G or LTE/3G/2G option

Need Further Assistance?

If you have completed all steps above (and your device meets our Compatibility Requirements) but there is a connection issue, please reboot your device and then test the connection again after a few minutes.

If the issue persists however, please send an email to: support@mobal.com

In your message to our support team, please include your account details (such as your Order Confirmation Number or your SIM Card Serial Number) and the following information -

• The make / model of your device 
  
  
• Your current location 
  
  
• A screenshot of your current APN profile settings
  
  
• A screenshot of the “Mobile Networks” section (i.e. the section that shows the current “Network Mode” or “Preferred Network Type” setting)
  
  
• Screenshots of any error messages you have received and of what happens when attempting to load a website

Once you have installed the SIM card and enabled the cellular data feature, your device may automatically install the APN (Access Point Name) configuration profile that's required for cellular data access.

If your device fails to install the profile (and you have already tried rebooting the phone) however, you may need to manually enter the APN settings shown below -

APN Settings

APN: ppsim.jp
Username: pp@sim
Password: jpn

Editing APN Settings

On most iPhone handsets, you can locate / adjust the APN settings by going to:

Settings > Cellular / Mobile Data > Cellular / Mobile Data Network 

(or by going to)

Settings > Cellular/Mobile Data > Cellular/Mobile Data Options > Cellular/Mobile Data Network

(or by going to) 

Settings > Cellular > Tap on the Mobal SIM > Cellular Data Network

Once you have located this section, please enter the APN, Username and Password in the "Cellular Data" (or "Mobile Data") section, the "LTE Setup" section and the "Personal Hotspot" section as shown in the example below -

If this method does not work either however, please connect your iPhone to WiFi and then open the Safari web browser (please do not use an alternative browser) to download the APN profile from the following link: APN Profile Download

After downloading the APN profile however, you may still be required to manually install it by going to Settings > Profile Downloaded > Install or by going to Settings > General > VPN & Device Management (or Profile) and then tapping on the Mobal APN profile and the option to install it.

Enabling Data

On most iPhone handsets, you can enable the Cellular/Mobile Data feature by going to:

Settings > Cellular / Mobile Data > Enable Cellular / Mobile Data

Alternatively, you can enable data using a shortcut by swiping down from the top of the screen (so that the top menu expands) and then tapping on the Cellular/Mobile Data icon to enable it.

Network Mode Setting

If there are any issues after completing the steps above, please also check that your device is configured to prioritize the 4G LTE connection (and ensure that 5G is disabled as we do not support 5G).

On most iPhone handsets, you can locate this option by going to:

Settings > Cellular/Mobile Data > Cellular/Mobile Data Options > Voice & Data > Select the 4G or LTE option

Hotspot / Tethering Feature

If there are any issues using the Hotspot / Tethering feature, you will need to manually enter the APN settings below in the required sections -

APN: ppsim.jp
Username: pp@sim
Password: jpn

On most iPhone handsets, you can locate / adjust the APN settings by going to:

Settings > Cellular / Mobile Data > Cellular / Mobile Data Network 

(or by going to)

Settings > Cellular/Mobile Data > Cellular/Mobile Data Options > Cellular/Mobile Data Network

(or by going to) 

Settings > Cellular > Tap on the Mobal SIM > Cellular Data Network

Once you have located this section, please enter the APN, Username and Password in the "Cellular Data" (or "Mobile Data") section, the "LTE Setup" section and the "Personal Hotspot" section as shown in the example below -

Need Further Assistance?

If you have completed all steps above (and your device meets our Compatibility Requirements) but there is a connection issue, please reboot your device and then test the connection again after a few minutes.

If the issue persists however, please send an email to: support@mobal.com

In your message to our support team, please include your account details (such as your SIM Card Serial Number or your Order Confirmation Number) and the following information -

• The model name / number of your iPhone handset and your current location
  
  
• A screenshot of your current APN profile settings
  
  
• A screenshot of your current settings in the “Cellular/Mobile Data Options” and “Voice & Data” sections
  
  
• Screenshots of any error messages you have received and of what happens when attempting to load a website
  
  
• A screenshot of the SIM Management section (the section that shows all installed SIMs / eSIMs) which can usually be found by going to: Settings > Cellular