The NoveSIM APN is data.esim. Enter it manually only when the Pakistan eSIM is installed and registered but mobile data still does not load.
Most phones receive the APN automatically. Before editing it, confirm that the travel line is enabled, selected for Mobile Data and allowed to use Data Roaming.
NoveSIM plans for Pakistan are data-only. APN settings establish a data session; they do not add a Pakistani number, voice minutes or traditional SMS.
Quick answer: Set the APN field to data.esim, leave username and password blank, save the entry, select it for the travel line and refresh the connection with Airplane Mode. Do not copy an APN from a Pakistani operator or another provider.
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Use These NoveSIM APN Values
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | NoveSIM |
| APN | data.esim |
| Username | Leave blank |
| Password | Leave blank |
| Authentication type | Leave at the default value |
| APN type | Leave at the default value unless support provides a specific instruction |
Change only the fields required by the phone. Adding guessed proxy, port, MCC, MNC or authentication values can prevent a valid profile from connecting.
Check the Basics Before Editing the APN
- Confirm that the eSIM appears in the phone’s SIM list.
- Switch on the Pakistan travel line.
- Select it for Mobile Data or Cellular Data.
- Enable Data Roaming on that travel line.
- Disable automatic data switching while testing.
- Check that the plan is active and still has data and validity remaining.
If the phone shows no signal at all, the APN is unlikely to be the first problem. Work through the Pakistan eSIM diagnostic guide before changing network fields.
Set the APN on an iPhone
- Open Settings and choose Cellular or Mobile Service.
- Select the Pakistan travel line.
- Open Cellular Data Network or Mobile Data Network if the menu is available.
- Enter data.esim in the APN field under Cellular Data.
- Leave username and password blank.
- Return to the previous screen so iOS retains the entry.
- Turn Airplane Mode on for 30 seconds, turn it off and test again.
Some carrier profiles hide the APN menu or manage it automatically. If the field is unavailable, do not reset the phone or delete the eSIM. Record the iPhone model and iOS version and ask NoveSIM Support whether manual entry should be possible.
Set the APN on Android
- Open Settings, then the mobile-network or SIM menu.
- Select the Pakistan eSIM rather than the primary SIM.
- Open Access Point Names.
- Create a new APN and name it NoveSIM.
- Enter data.esim in the APN field.
- Leave username and password blank and keep unspecified fields at their defaults.
- Save the entry, then tap it so the selection indicator appears beside it.
- Refresh the connection with Airplane Mode and test mobile data.
Android paths differ among Samsung, Google, Xiaomi and other manufacturers. Use the settings search for “Access Point Names” if the menu is not where expected.
How to Test the New APN
Turn Wi-Fi off temporarily so the test uses mobile data. Open two unrelated websites or apps, because one unavailable service can look like a connection failure. If the phone registers and data loads, turn Wi-Fi back on as needed.
If the connection still fails, confirm that the saved APN remains selected after the restart. Then return Network Selection to Automatic and allow several minutes for registration.
Common APN Mistakes
- Editing the primary SIM instead of the Pakistan eSIM
- Entering data.esim as the APN name but leaving the APN field empty
- Copying Jazz, Zong, Ufone, Telenor or another domestic-provider APN
- Adding spaces before or after the APN
- Saving the entry but not selecting it on Android
- Resetting all network settings before recording Wi-Fi and SIM configuration
When the APN Is Not the Cause
An APN cannot fix an unsupported phone, a carrier lock, an expired allowance, a device-registration block or the absence of permitted partner coverage. Check compatibility with Does eSIM Work in Pakistan? and review the itinerary in the Pakistan coverage guide.
For intermittent or slow service, do not keep changing the APN after a valid data session has been established. Test another location and follow the slow-data diagnostic process.
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FAQ
What APN should I use for NoveSIM in Pakistan?
Use data.esim. Leave username and password blank unless NoveSIM Support gives a different instruction for the exact order.
Why can’t I see the APN menu?
The phone or installed carrier profile may manage it automatically. Do not delete the eSIM; contact support with the model and software version.
Should I use a Pakistani mobile operator’s APN?
No. A NoveSIM travel eSIM uses the NoveSIM APN, not settings copied from a domestic SIM.
Will changing the APN improve a slow connection?
Not usually if data already works. Slow performance is more often related to location, congestion, coverage, device mode or plan conditions.
Final Recommendation
Use data.esim only after confirming the correct data line and roaming settings.
Change the minimum number of fields, save and select the profile, then test with Wi-Fi off.
If the phone has no signal or remains offline, preserve the installed eSIM and diagnose plan, network and device eligibility instead of repeatedly rewriting the APN.