The correct France eSIM APN settings for a NoveSIM travel plan use data.esim as the APN. Leave username and password blank unless the instructions for the purchased plan explicitly provide another value.
Only edit the access point when the eSIM is installed and enabled but mobile data does not load, or when Support asks you to verify it. Many phones configure the APN automatically.
NoveSIM travel eSIMs are data-only. They do not include a French number, standard calls or SMS, although internet calling and messaging work after the data connection is restored.
Quick answer: Open the mobile-network settings for the NoveSIM line, enter data.esim in the APN field, leave username and password empty, save, and restart mobile data. Make sure the travel line is selected for data and roaming is enabled. Do not delete the eSIM.
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| Field | NoveSIM value |
|---|---|
| APN | data.esim |
| Username | Leave blank |
| Password | Leave blank |
Do not copy the APN of Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom or Free Mobile into a NoveSIM profile simply because that operator name is displayed. The local network and the eSIM provider’s access point are different parts of the connection.
When should you change the APN?
Check it when the phone shows signal bars or a network name but websites do not load through the travel line. Before editing, confirm the plan is active, the eSIM is selected for mobile data and data roaming is enabled.
If the eSIM line itself is missing, return to the France installation guide. APN editing cannot repair a profile that was never added.
How do you set the APN on iPhone?
- Open Settings.
- Select Cellular or Mobile Service.
- Choose the NoveSIM travel line.
- Open Cellular Data Network when that menu is available.
- Enter data.esim in the Cellular Data APN field.
- Leave username and password blank.
- Return to the previous screen to preserve the change, then toggle mobile data.
Some iPhone configurations hide APN editing because the value is supplied automatically. Do not install an unrelated configuration profile to force the menu open.
How do you set the APN on Android?
- Open Settings and the connections or mobile-network section.
- Select the NoveSIM eSIM.
- Open Access Point Names.
- Create a new access point if the existing one cannot be edited.
- Give it a clear name such as NoveSIM.
- Enter data.esim as the APN and leave credentials blank.
- Save it and select the new access point.
- Toggle Airplane Mode or restart the phone.
Menu names vary across Samsung, Google Pixel and other Android devices. Make the change within the travel eSIM’s settings, not the home SIM.
What else must be enabled?
- The NoveSIM line must be switched on.
- It must be selected for mobile data.
- Data roaming must be enabled on the travel line.
- Automatic data switching should be off during testing.
- Network selection should initially remain Automatic.
The France activation guide explains these arrival settings in sequence.
What if data.esim does not restore service?
Save the APN, toggle Airplane Mode for about 20 seconds and test a new webpage. Move near a window or outdoors to rule out weak indoor reception. Confirm that the plan is valid and still has usable data.
Keep the installed eSIM and follow the France troubleshooting checklist. If Support is needed, send the phone model, current location, visible network, exact error and screenshots of the data-line, roaming and APN screens.
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FAQ
What APN does a NoveSIM France eSIM use?
Use data.esim. Leave username and password blank unless the instructions for the specific order state otherwise.
Why can’t I see APN settings on my iPhone?
The carrier configuration may supply the value automatically or hide manual editing. Check the correct eSIM line and do not install an unrelated profile to expose the menu.
Should I use a French operator’s APN?
No. Use the APN supplied for the NoveSIM plan even when a French partner network name appears on the phone.
Should I delete and reinstall the eSIM after changing the APN?
No. Save the setting and restart the data connection. Do not delete the installed eSIM unless NoveSIM Support specifically requests it.
Final Recommendation
Use the France eSIM APN settings only on the NoveSIM travel line: APN data.esim, with blank username and password.
Verify the selected data line and roaming setting before blaming the APN. Save the change and allow the phone time to reconnect automatically.
Preserve the installed profile throughout troubleshooting and provide Support with clear screenshots if the connection still fails.