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Turn on your iPhone or iPad and follow the Setup Assistant. The Setup Assistant walks you through the setup process, including connecting to a Wi-Fi network, signing in or creating an Apple ID, setting up iCloud, turning on recommended features such as Location Services and Find My iPhone, and activating iPhone.  

You can also restore your device from an iCloud or iTunes backup during setup. To set up your Apple device via iTunes:

1. Ensure that the latest iTunes is installed on your computer 
2. Connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using the USB cable that came in the box or a compatible cable 
3. iTunes will start automatically and will prompt you to install an update to the carrier settings 
4. Select **Update Settings**
5. iTunes will install data, SMS and Voice services onto your smartphone 
6. Navigate to **Settings** > **General** > **About**. Ensure that **Carrier** is listed as **TELUS**

Learn more about setting up an [iPhone](http://apple.com/support/iphone/) or [iPad](http://apple.com/support/ipad/).  

**Note**: TELUS cannot provide technical phone support for non-TELUS phones. After unlocking a phone, your warranty may no longer be valid.

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Learn how to set up and activate data on your Apple device.

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How to set up and activate data on your Apple device

__APN settings__
APN (Access Point Name) settings are required to access the internet and to send multimedia picture messages (MMS). Your device reads the APN settings to set up a connection between the network and the internet.

Usually, your device will automatically enable these settings after your SIM is inserted. However, sometimes you will need to input them manually.

__Verify your cellular data/APN settings__
  1. After inserting your TELUS SIM card for the first time, turn off your device, wait 5 seconds and then turn it back on. 
  2. Turn Wi-Fi off, then try visiting a website. If it’s not working, input the correct APN settings by following the steps below.

**Note**: If a data block has been enabled on your account, you will be unable to access the data network (or MMS). See [**Data blocking for mobile devices**](https://www.telus.com/en/business/support/article/mobile-data-usage-notifications-setup). 

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1. Navigate to the **APN settings** menu of your device. If you have trouble finding the menu, search for APN Settings in our [**Device Simulators**](https://www.telus.com/en/business/support/article/get-to-know-your-device) or consult your device’s user guide. 
2. To add new APN Settings (the wording in your menu may vary slightly):
 - Select **Mobile networks** , **Cellular networks** or similar
 - Select **Access Point Names**
 - Select **New APN** , the **+** icon, or **Add**
3. Update the form fields with the **TELUS APN settings** in the table below. This table lists the correct APN settings for our 3G (HSPA) or 4G LTE services. Other fields may be present. They can be left blank and unchanged, and they will not impact your use of the service. **Note**: Enter the details exactly as listed below. Errors may prevent the service from working.
 <table><tr><th>__field__</th><th> __entry__</th><th>__details__</th></tr> <tr><td>name</td><td>telus</td><td>the name is only the description of the apn, and does not impact the settings on device. For convenience, enter telus. </td></tr><tr><td>apn</td><td> sp.telus.com</td><td>access point name: data and picture messaging will not work without this entry.</td></tr><tr><td> mmsc</td><td>http://aliasredirect.net/proxy/mmsc</td><td>mmsc settings allow the handset to send and download picture and video messages (mms). Some incoming mms will still display without these settings. However, it will be impossible to send any mms without them. </td></tr> <tr> <td>mms proxy </td><td> mmscproxy.mobility.ca</td><td>as above. </td></tr><tr><td>mms port</td><td> 8799 </td><td>as above.</td></tr> <tr> <td>mcc</td><td>302</td><td>mobile country code: unique identifier for the mobile phone operator/carrier.</td></tr> <tr><td>mnc</td><td>220</td><td>mobile network code: another unique identifier. </td></tr><tr><td>apn type</td><td> default,supl,mms</td><td> note: do not leave any spaces when entering default, supl, mms for services used on apn. When an application accesses the network, it provides an apn type when it requests access for data. If default, supl, mms is not an option, choose internet&mms; option from list. </td> </tr></table>
4. Save if needed **Note**: Some devices will save APN settings automatically. Others require you to save by clicking **more** or **menu**, or following a prompt. Consult your device user guide if you are having trouble finding the settings
5. Verify that your settings are working by turning off Wi-Fi and accessing the internet using your cellular network. If it does not work, turn the phone off for few seconds, then turn it back on. Often rebooting the device is necessary for new APN settings to start working.

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