APN Settings for France eSIM (2026 Setup Guide)

If your France eSIM is installed but mobile internet is not working, the APN settings may need to be checked.

APN stands for Access Point Name. It helps your phone connect to mobile data through the correct network settings. In many cases, APN settings are added automatically, but sometimes they may need to be entered manually.

Quick answer: For NoveSIM France eSIM, the APN is data.esim. If your phone allows manual APN editing, enter this value, then restart your phone or refresh airplane mode.

Correct APN Settings for NoveSIM France eSIM

Setting	Value
APN	data.esim
Username	Leave blank
Password	Leave blank

After adding the APN, restart your phone or turn airplane mode on for 30 seconds and then off.

When Do You Need to Check APN Settings?

You may need to check APN settings if:

• Your eSIM is installed but mobile data does not work
• Your phone shows signal but there is no internet
• Google Maps, WhatsApp, or Safari/Chrome do not load
• Your eSIM connects but data is unstable
• You recently changed mobile data settings
• You manually reset network settings
• Your phone asks for APN details

Before Changing APN Settings

Before editing APN, check the most common eSIM settings first:

• The France eSIM is installed
• The France eSIM line is turned on
• The France eSIM is selected for mobile data
• Data roaming is enabled on the eSIM line
• Airplane mode has been refreshed
• The phone has been restarted

In many cases, mobile internet starts working after these basic checks.

How to Set APN on iPhone for France eSIM

On some iPhones, APN settings may be hidden or automatically configured by the eSIM profile.

If APN editing is available, you can check it here:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Mobile Service or Cellular.
3. Select your France eSIM line.
4. Tap Mobile Data Network if available.
5. Enter data.esim in the APN field.
6. Leave username and password blank.
7. Restart your phone or refresh airplane mode.

If you do not see the Mobile Data Network menu, your iPhone may be using automatic APN settings.

How to Set APN on Samsung for France eSIM

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Connections.
3. Tap Mobile Networks.
4. Tap Access Point Names.
5. Select the France eSIM if your phone asks which SIM to edit.
6. Add a new APN or edit the current one.
7. Set APN to data.esim.
8. Leave username and password blank.
9. Save the APN.
10. Select the saved APN.
11. Restart your phone or refresh airplane mode.

How to Set APN on Android for France eSIM

Android menus can vary by phone model, but the general path is usually similar.

1. Open Settings.
2. Go to Network & Internet or Connections.
3. Tap SIMs, Mobile Network, or Mobile Networks.
4. Select your France eSIM.
5. Tap Access Point Names.
6. Add or edit the APN.
7. Enter data.esim.
8. Leave username and password blank.
9. Save and select the APN.
10. Restart your phone or refresh airplane mode.

What If APN Settings Are Hidden?

Some phones hide APN settings when they are configured automatically by the carrier profile or eSIM profile.

If you cannot edit APN manually, continue troubleshooting with:

• Check that the eSIM is selected for mobile data
• Enable data roaming on the eSIM line
• Refresh airplane mode
• Restart the phone
• Try manual network selection
• Disable VPN temporarily

APN Settings and Data Roaming

APN settings alone are not enough if data roaming is disabled.

Most travel eSIM plans require data roaming to be enabled on the eSIM line.

If roaming is off, the eSIM may show signal but internet may not work.

How to Enable Data Roaming on iPhone

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Mobile Service or Cellular.
3. Select the France eSIM line.
4. Turn on Data Roaming.

How to Enable Data Roaming on Samsung or Android

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Connections or Network & Internet.
3. Tap Mobile Networks.
4. Turn on Data Roaming for the eSIM if available.

APN Settings for No Internet in France

If your France eSIM has no internet, check this order:

1. Confirm the eSIM is installed.
2. Turn on the eSIM line.
3. Select the France eSIM for mobile data.
4. Enable data roaming.
5. Refresh airplane mode for 30 seconds.
6. Restart your phone.
7. Set APN to data.esim if available.
8. Disable VPN temporarily.
9. Try manual network selection.

APN Settings for eSIM Signal but No Data

If your phone shows signal bars but internet does not load, the problem is usually one of these:

• Data roaming is disabled
• The wrong SIM is selected for mobile data
• APN settings are missing or incorrect
• VPN or private DNS is blocking the connection
• The phone needs a network refresh

Start by enabling data roaming and confirming that the France eSIM is selected for mobile data.

APN Settings for Slow France eSIM

If your eSIM is connected but slow, APN may not be the only reason.

Slow speed may also be caused by weak signal, indoor coverage, crowded tourist areas, train movement, VPN usage, data saver mode, hotspot use, or heavy background apps.

Try refreshing airplane mode, moving to an open area, disabling VPN, and checking APN settings.

APN Settings for iPhone Personal Hotspot

If hotspot is available on your plan and device, your iPhone may have separate APN fields for personal hotspot.

If needed and available, enter:

Field	Value
Mobile Data APN	data.esim
Personal Hotspot APN	data.esim
Username	Leave blank
Password	Leave blank

Hotspot availability depends on your device and plan conditions.

Should You Reset Network Settings?

Resetting network settings can sometimes fix connection issues, but it also removes saved WiFi networks, Bluetooth pairings, VPN settings, and mobile network preferences.

Try simpler steps first:

• Refresh airplane mode
• Restart the phone
• Enable data roaming
• Select the eSIM for mobile data
• Check APN
• Disable VPN
• Try manual network selection

Only reset network settings if other troubleshooting steps do not help.

Do Not Delete the eSIM Before Checking APN

If your eSIM is installed but not working, do not delete it first.

Some eSIM profiles cannot be installed again after removal, so it is better to check APN, data roaming, mobile data selection, airplane mode, and network settings before deleting anything.

Quick APN Troubleshooting Checklist

• APN is set to data.esim
• Username and password are blank
• France eSIM is selected for mobile data
• Data roaming is enabled
• Airplane mode has been refreshed
• Phone has been restarted
• VPN is disabled temporarily
• Manual network selection has been tried if needed
• The eSIM has not been deleted

Where to Find Your NoveSIM eSIM Details

Your NoveSIM QR code, installation instructions, and eSIM details are available:

• In your confirmation email
• Under My Account → Orders → View → eSIM details

More France eSIM Help Guides

• France eSIM
• eSIM Not Working France
• No Internet France eSIM
• Why Is My eSIM Slow in France?
• Does My eSIM Work in France?
• How to Activate France eSIM
• Install France eSIM
• Best Network in France for Tourists

FAQ: APN Settings for France eSIM

What is the APN for NoveSIM France eSIM?

The APN is data.esim. Leave username and password blank unless your instructions say otherwise.

Do I need to set APN manually?

Many phones configure APN automatically. If mobile data does not work, check whether manual APN editing is available and enter data.esim if needed.

Why does my eSIM show signal but no internet?

This often happens when data roaming is disabled, the wrong SIM is selected for mobile data, APN settings are missing, or VPN is interfering with the connection.

Do I need data roaming enabled with APN?

Yes. Most travel eSIM plans require data roaming to be enabled on the eSIM line, even when the APN is correct.

What should I do after changing APN settings?

Save the APN, select it if needed, then restart your phone or turn airplane mode on for 30 seconds and off again.

Why can I not edit APN on my iPhone?

Some iPhones hide APN settings when they are configured automatically by the carrier or eSIM profile. In that case, check mobile data selection, data roaming, airplane mode, and network selection instead.

Should I delete my eSIM if APN does not work?

No. Do not delete your eSIM first. Try data roaming, mobile data selection, airplane mode, restart, APN, VPN, and manual network selection before deleting anything.

Can APN settings fix slow eSIM?

Sometimes, but slow speed may also be caused by weak signal, congestion, VPN, data saver mode, hotspot use, or background app activity.

Final Recommendation

If your France eSIM has no internet or unstable data, check the APN settings and use data.esim if manual APN editing is available.

Also make sure the France eSIM is selected for mobile data, data roaming is enabled, and the phone has been restarted or refreshed with airplane mode.

View France eSIM plans