The manual APN for a NoveSIM Mauritius travel eSIM is data.esim. Enter it only when the profile is installed and registered but mobile data still does not pass, or when the order instructions require manual setup.
An APN tells the phone how to open a data session. It cannot fix an unsupported device, carrier lock, missing profile, exhausted allowance or a place with no radio signal.
NoveSIM plans are data-only; APN settings do not add a local number, voice calls or SMS. Calling and messaging apps can work once mobile data is available.
Quick answer: Select the Mauritius eSIM for mobile data and enable roaming first. If signal bars are present but data fails, set the APN to data.esim, leave username and password blank unless instructed otherwise, save the entry and test with Wi-Fi switched off.
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Use These NoveSIM APN Values
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| APN | data.esim |
| Username | Leave blank |
| Password | Leave blank |
| Authentication | Leave at the default unless instructed |
| APN type | Leave at the default unless instructed |
Do not copy an APN from a Mauritian domestic operator or another travel provider. The correct value for this NoveSIM profile is the one above and in the order instructions.
Check the Basics Before Editing
- Confirm that the eSIM appears in phone settings and is switched on.
- Select it as the mobile-data line.
- Enable Data Roaming on the travel line.
- Switch automatic data changing off so the home line does not take over the test.
- Turn Wi-Fi off and check whether signal bars or a network name appear.
If there is no installed profile, return to the Mauritius installation guide. If the phone shows no network at all, use the no-signal diagnostic flow; APN editing is not the first step.
Enter the APN on iPhone
- Open Settings and choose Cellular or Mobile Service.
- Select the Mauritius travel line.
- Open Cellular Data Network or Mobile Data Network if that menu is available.
- Under Cellular Data, type data.esim in the APN field.
- Leave username and password empty unless the NoveSIM instructions provide different values.
- Return to the previous screen so the change is retained, then toggle Airplane Mode briefly.
Some iPhones hide APN editing because the installed profile controls it automatically. Do not reset all network settings merely to expose the field; that removes saved Wi-Fi and other network preferences. Ask NoveSIM Support to confirm whether manual editing is expected.
Enter the APN on Android
- Open Settings, then the mobile network or SIM section.
- Select the Mauritius eSIM rather than the primary physical SIM.
- Open Access Point Names.
- Create a new entry and give it a recognisable name such as NoveSIM.
- Set APN to data.esim; leave credentials and other fields unchanged unless instructed.
- Save the entry and tap it so the selection indicator moves to the new APN.
- Toggle Airplane Mode, switch Wi-Fi off and load a simple webpage.
Android paths differ between Samsung, Google, Xiaomi and other manufacturers. Use the phone’s settings search for “Access Point Names” if the menu is not obvious, or consult the general NoveSIM APN help.
How to Tell Whether the Change Worked
Test cellular data with Wi-Fi disabled. Open a lightweight webpage, refresh a map and confirm that the data indicator belongs to the travel line. Do not judge the result from signal bars alone; bars show radio registration, not a working data session.
If there is still no data, verify allowance and validity on the order, restart once, and record the phone model, location, displayed network and screenshots of the APN fields. Preserve the installed eSIM while support reviews the case.
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FAQ
What is the NoveSIM APN in Mauritius?
The manual APN is data.esim. Leave username and password blank unless the order instructions explicitly provide other values.
Will changing the APN fix no signal?
No. APN settings affect the data session after network registration. With no signal, check line status, roaming, coverage and network registration first.
Why can I not see the APN menu?
The installed profile or phone software may manage it automatically. Do not perform a broad network reset just to reveal the field; confirm the expected setup with support.
Final Recommendation
Edit the APN only for the right symptom: an installed and registered Mauritius eSIM that cannot pass data.
Use data.esim, keep credentials blank unless instructed, save and select the entry, then test without Wi-Fi.
If the result does not change, keep the profile installed and send the precise phone, network and APN evidence to NoveSIM Support.