Setting up Internet access on your smartphone or tablet running Andriod OS can be difficult in some cases.
For example, many people complain that when installing a SIM card from the Yota cellular operator, the Internet does not always work immediately, and if it does work, then with some interruptions.
If you are faced with a similar problem, then after reading this article you will definitely find a suitable solution.

Each operator, including Yota, sends messages to a new subscriber with all the necessary parameters for automatically connecting to the Internet, but messages can get lost in spam or be deleted altogether. In this case, there are several ways out!

First, you should call the contact center. The operator will send the settings again without delay. After this, you need to open the message and click the “Save” button. Secondly, you can configure the device yourself. Let's look at this in more detail.

Manual setting

In order for the Internet from Yota to work without interruptions, you must perform the following operations:

  • Open settings Android devices
  • Select “more”
  • Go to mobile network settings

After this, you need to create a new APN access point. This is very easy to do - open the item of the same name in the “mobile networks” menu, click the “+” image, or select “new access point”.

After this, you need to enter the name of the access point and its APN. In the “name” column you should enter “yota” (without quotes), and in the “APN” column - “yota.ru”, or a similar command - “internet.yota”

When all operations are completed, the network may still be missing. For it to appear, you need to go back to the mobile networks settings, check the box “only 2G networks” and immediately uncheck it. After this, the phone will begin to automatically connect to the LTE network, if available.

Underwater rocks

It may happen that your Android device will automatically disconnect from the created access point. This usually happens when the device leaves the operator's coverage area. Unfortunately, this problem is not resolved automatically. In order for a smartphone or tablet to be able to connect to fourth generation networks again, you need to reboot it, or repeat the procedure with the “2G networks only” item. But, in fact, Yota’s coverage area is very large, so you may not encounter such a problem at all.

Functionality limitations

Cellular operator Yota, for unknown reasons, has blocked the ability to distribute Wi-Fi from Android devices. Of course, such restrictions for someone may be the main reason for refusing the services of this operator. But everything is not so sad. There are many in various ways, which allow you to bypass the established limitation. Of course, there are both simple, automated mechanisms for unlocking functionality, and complex ones, but in any case, Root access will be required.

You can get it using various software (on Google Play the necessary programs are presented in an assortment) and. After maximum access is obtained, you need to install “normal tethering unlocker” or “TTL Editor”. The interface of these programs is clear even to inexperienced users, so we will not dwell on this in detail.

Such software allows you to unlock the capabilities of a SIM card and use it without restrictions. Of course, there are more complex methods, but they require complex technical knowledge and can damage the device. Therefore, for most users, the first option to solve this problem is recommended.

In fact, a much simpler method, as well as more functional, is to purchase a specialized device from Yota. You can choose the most suitable access point for you Wi-Fi networks. And there is plenty to choose from! The Yota company produces many different modems, routers, switches and similar gadgets.

Conclusion and conclusions

Cellular operator Yota appeared on Russian market recently, but has already become popular and competitive. Despite the limitations and possible difficulties, it attracts users with affordable prices, high speed data transmission, highest quality cellular communications and, of course, a wide coverage area.

All this allows us to safely say that various negative factors (such as the complexity of setup) are easily offset by positive ones. And you can verify this by simply purchasing a SIM card of this operator. Of course, when you connect the card for the first time, you may be surprised at the lack of ability to access the Internet or send MMS or SMS messages. But don’t panic - simple settings will allow you to fully enjoy all the Internet capabilities from Yota. The actions described in this article can be easily performed by any user of Android devices.

Internet Yota

Internet from Yota, which can be set up in a matter of minutes, is very popular in Russia. This is due to the fact that the company offers its customers profitable tariff plans, which allow you to use the World Wide Web in unlimited quantities and without spending a lot of money on it. In addition, an undoubted advantage is the significant coverage area over which the company’s services are provided. All these factors lead to the fact that everything large quantity people become clients of the Yota company.

Virtual network from Yota

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Currently, the company is constantly expanding its range of services, as a result of which people can use its hotspots using the following devices:

Internet connection

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In most cases, Yota clients do not experience any difficulties setting up access to World Wide Web, if the basic rules are followed

First of all, when buying a SIM card, router or modem, consider the region in which you will use it.

Your location must be within the coverage area. It is also necessary to take into account this important nuance like activation new card

. This process must be completed in the region where the SIM card was purchased. When deciding to use mobile access

Well, and most importantly, when setting up an APN access point, it is imperative to disable Wi-F i. In this case, you should set the “Mobile transfer” mode in the settings. After this, you can use the application to fix problems with the Internet and MMS from Yota.

Installation of the MMS service will be the same for all devices. It is performed after creating an access point to access the virtual network. In the case of messages, users need to enter mms.yota and specify the proxy - 10.10.10.10.

Settings for Apple iOS

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In most cases, registration of the Yota card occurs automatically after it has been used for the first time in any device

Exceptions can only be with Apple products, namely their tablets. In this case, to gain access to the Internet, the user needs to go to the “Settings” section. After that click on “ Cellular connection» and select "Cellular Data".

In the “APN Type” section, the following functions should be noted:

  • "Default"
  • "Supl"

After setting up the Internet and gaining access to global network, the user needs to go to any website, after which he will immediately be directed to the main page of the Yota company. There the client will be able to fill out his profile and be able to use the Internet at high speed.

Thus, gaining access to the World Wide Web from the Yota company on an Apple tablet may initially be complicated by the need for manual configuration. But since the subscriber does not have to perform many actions, access to the global network appears very quickly. In most cases, such problems do not affect iPhones.

Settings for Android

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Installing the Internet on devices with the Android system is, in principle, similar to that carried out on Apple products. Iota settings always work automatically on your smartphone

In the situation with tablets, setting up Yota on Android may require manual data entry. To do this, go to the “Settings” section and select the “More” field. Next click on "Mobile networks" and in the section "APN Access Points" create a new one by entering the name “internet.yota”. All other fields must be left empty.

Thus, setting up access to the virtual network from the Yota company on the phone occurs automatically, but with tablets you will have to tinker a little. In any case, this is not difficult to do, so the desired access to the virtual network will appear quickly. After this, the user will also have to fill out his profile on the official website of the Yota company, which will appear when trying to view information on any other information resource.

Settings for Windows Phone

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If automatic setting failed for some reason, the subscriber can easily fix the problem on this device as well

To do this, you also need to go to the “Settings” section, select “Access Point” and create a new APN by clicking the field with the “+” sign.

The name of the new access point must be entered manually. As in other cases, you should enter “internet.yota”. After saving the new settings, you need to check their status, which should be active. After completing all the manipulations, the subscriber gets access to high-speed mobile Internet.

To use some services Yota networks– for example, connecting to the Internet or sending MMS – you need to configure it correctly connection via Iota access point. Usually the settings are made automatically after you insert a new Yota SIM card into your phone, but sometimes you have to do it manually. All you need in such cases is to enter the name of the access point (APN - Access Point Name) in the appropriate field in the settings of your device.

Below you will read how you can configure a network connection via an Iota access point and in what cases this is necessary.

After you, the APN setting will most likely happen automatically, and your intervention will be completely unnecessary. You can determine whether you need to configure the connection to the access point manually by looking at the symbols on the screen of your mobile phone. If the automatic setup was successful, you will see symbols corresponding to the Internet network to which the device is connected - GPRS, 3G or 4G LTE. They may not appear immediately, so it is worth giving the operator some time to complete the settings.

If the corresponding symbol does not appear or you are experiencing problems with your Internet connection (it is interrupted or the speed does not correspond to the declared speed), you need to rule out other causes of such problems. These reasons may include:

  1. The connection to the Internet via Wi-Fi, and not via Mobile data, is set in the settings of your device.
  2. Defective SIM card. Usually, flaws in it also mean that you will not be able to connect to the Yota telephone network. In this case, you will not see the YOTA icon on the screen even after some time has passed after turning on the phone with a new SIM card.
  3. Lack of Iota network coverage where you are. You can check whether your phone is within the coverage area using the map on the official Yota website.
  4. Your phone model is not suitable for working with this mobile network. Owners of old iPhone 5 and some other devices face a similar problem.

How to set up APN on different devices

If you have come to the conclusion that manual configuration of the Iota connection point necessary, you can do this in several steps, slightly different for devices with different operating systems. Please note that only the specified fields need to be filled in; the rest should be left blank. For iOS and WindowsPhone this is one field, for Android - two.

For iOS device

  1. Go to “Settings”.
  2. Go to the “Cellular Communications” tab.
  3. Open "Cellular Data".

For Android device

  1. Go to “Settings”.
  2. (not for all devices) Go to the “More” tab.
  3. Open "Mobile Network".
  4. Find “Access points (APN)” and click “Edit/create access point” or the “+” icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
  5. Enter the string YOTA in the “Name” field.
  6. Enter the string internet.yota in the APN field.

For Windows Phone

  1. Go to “Settings”.
  2. Open "Access Point".
  3. Click on “Add access point”.
  4. Enter the string internet.yota in the APN field.