The APN, or Access Point Name, tells your phone how to connect to mobile internet. A Netherlands travel eSIM normally configures the APN automatically, but manual setup may be required when the phone shows signal and still has no internet.
For a NoveSIM Netherlands plan, the APN is data.esim. The username and password should remain blank unless different details are supplied with your order.
Quick answer: select the Netherlands eSIM for Mobile Data, enable Data Roaming and enter data.esim in the APN field. Save the settings, select the APN and refresh the connection with Airplane Mode for 30 seconds.
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | NoveSIM |
| APN | data.esim |
| Username | Leave blank |
| Password | Leave blank |
| Authentication Type | None |
| APN Type | default,supl when required |
Do not change MCC, MNC, proxy, port, server or bearer fields unless customer support provides specific instructions.
When Do You Need to Enter the APN Manually?
Manual APN configuration may be necessary when:
- The eSIM shows 4G, LTE or 5G but websites do not load.
- Mobile data works only through your primary SIM.
- The APN field is empty.
- The phone created an incorrect APN automatically.
- Personal Hotspot does not appear or connect.
Before changing the APN, confirm that the Netherlands eSIM is enabled, selected for Mobile Data and has Data Roaming turned on.
How to Set the APN on iPhone
The APN menu may not appear on every iPhone because some carrier profiles manage it automatically.
- Open Settings.
- Select Cellular or Mobile Service.
- Open the Netherlands eSIM.
- Select Cellular Data Network when available.
- Enter data.esim under Cellular Data APN.
- Leave the username and password blank.
- Enter the same APN under Personal Hotspot when required.
- Return to the previous menu to save the settings.
After entering the APN, turn Airplane Mode on for 30 seconds and then turn it off.
Read the Netherlands eSIM guide for iPhone.
How to Set the APN on Samsung
- Open Settings.
- Select Connections.
- Open Mobile Networks.
- Select Access Point Names.
- Make sure the Netherlands eSIM is selected.
- Tap Add.
- Enter NoveSIM as the name.
- Enter data.esim as the APN.
- Leave username and password blank.
- Save the new APN.
- Select it as the active APN.
How to Set the APN on Google Pixel
- Open Settings.
- Select Network and Internet.
- Open SIMs.
- Select the Netherlands eSIM.
- Open Access Point Names.
- Tap the option to create a new APN.
- Enter NoveSIM as the name.
- Enter data.esim in the APN field.
- Leave username and password blank.
- Save and select the APN.
APN Settings on Other Android Phones
The menu names vary by manufacturer. Look under:
- Settings.
- Mobile Network or Connections.
- SIM Cards or SIM Management.
- Access Point Names.
Create a new APN, enter data.esim, save it and confirm that it is selected for the Netherlands eSIM.
Read the Netherlands eSIM guide for Android.
Recommended Mobile Data Settings
| Setting | Recommended Value |
|---|---|
| Netherlands eSIM | Enabled |
| Mobile Data | Netherlands eSIM |
| Data Roaming on travel eSIM | On |
| Data Roaming on primary SIM | Off |
| Automatic Data Switching | Off |
| Network Selection | Automatic |
| APN | data.esim |
What to Do After Changing the APN
- Save and select the new APN.
- Confirm that the Netherlands eSIM is selected for Mobile Data.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the travel eSIM.
- Disable Automatic Data Switching.
- Turn Airplane Mode on for 30 seconds.
- Turn it off and wait several minutes.
- Restart the phone when necessary.
- Turn off WiFi and test a new webpage.
Signal but No Internet After Setting the APN
When the phone still has no internet, check that:
- The APN has been saved and selected.
- There are no spaces before or after data.esim.
- The travel eSIM is the active Mobile Data line.
- Data Roaming is enabled.
- The plan includes the Netherlands.
- The plan is active and has not expired.
See how to fix a Netherlands eSIM with no internet.
APN Settings for Personal Hotspot
When hotspot is supported but does not work, enter data.esim in the Personal Hotspot APN field when your phone provides one.
Also confirm that:
- Mobile internet works directly on the phone.
- The travel eSIM is selected for Mobile Data.
- The selected plan permits hotspot use.
- No VPN is interfering with the connection.
Should You Reset the APN?
You can reset the APN when an incorrect profile was created automatically. On Android, the Access Point Names menu may include Reset to Default.
After resetting, create a new APN with data.esim and select it. Avoid resetting all network settings unless simpler troubleshooting fails because a full reset may remove saved WiFi, Bluetooth and VPN configurations.
Should You Delete the eSIM?
No. Do not delete the eSIM because of an APN problem. Travel eSIM QR codes may support only one installation.
Correct the APN, Mobile Data and Data Roaming settings first. Contact support before removing the profile.
Related Netherlands eSIM Guides
- Netherlands eSIM Plans
- No Internet on a Netherlands eSIM
- Netherlands eSIM Not Working
- Why Is My eSIM Slow in the Netherlands?
- How to Activate a Netherlands eSIM
- Netherlands eSIM for iPhone
- Netherlands eSIM for Android
FAQ
What is the APN for a NoveSIM Netherlands eSIM?
The APN is data.esim.
Should the username and password be filled in?
No. Leave both fields blank unless different details are supplied with your order.
Why does my eSIM have signal but no internet?
The APN may be missing, the wrong SIM may be selected for Mobile Data or Data Roaming may be disabled.
Do I need Data Roaming enabled?
Yes. Enable Data Roaming on the Netherlands eSIM and keep it disabled on your primary SIM.
Why can I not see the APN menu on iPhone?
Some carrier profiles manage APN settings automatically and hide the Cellular Data Network menu.
Should I enter data.esim under Personal Hotspot?
Yes, when the field is available and hotspot does not work automatically.
Should I delete and reinstall the eSIM?
No. Correct the APN and data settings first because the QR code may allow only one installation.
Final Recommendation
Use data.esim as the APN for your NoveSIM Netherlands eSIM. Leave the username and password blank, save the APN and confirm that it is selected.
Select the Netherlands eSIM for Mobile Data, enable Data Roaming and disable Automatic Data Switching. Refresh the connection with Airplane Mode for 30 seconds after changing the settings.
Do not delete the eSIM during troubleshooting. Contact support when the profile still has signal but no internet after the correct APN has been saved.