How to Reset Your Mobile Network Like a Pro

If your mobile signal seems weaker than usual, websites won’t load, or calls keep dropping, don’t panic. There are simple steps you can take to give your phone a quick network health check. Resetting your mobile network can fix many common issues and it only takes a few minutes.

Here’s how you can get your mobile service back on track.

1. Toggle Airplane Mode On and Off

The simplest fix can sometimes work wonders. Turning Airplane Mode on and off forces your phone to disconnect and reconnect to the nearest network tower.

How to do it:

• Swipe down to access Quick Settings

• Tap the Airplane icon to enable, wait 10 seconds

• Tap again to disable

This refreshes your network connection without restarting your phone.

2. Reset Your Network Settings

If you’ve changed settings or moved to a new location, a network reset helps clear outdated connections and restores defaults.

Steps:

• Go to Settings > System > Reset Options (Android)

• Or Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone (iOS)

• Tap "Reset Network Settings"

Note: This will also remove saved Wi-Fi networks and Bluetooth pairings.

3. Manually Select Your Carrier

Sometimes your device gets stuck trying to connect to a weak tower. Manually choosing your carrier can fix this.

To manually select E.Tel:

• Go to Settings > Mobile Network > Network Operators

• Turn off Auto and choose "E.Tel" (or the host network name, e.g., Telstra Wholesale)

4. Update Your APN Settings

Your Access Point Name (APN) controls how your phone connects to the internet and sends MMS.

To reset or update APN:

• Go to Settings > Mobile Network > Access Point Names

• Choose E.Tel or add a new APN using the details below

• Save and restart your phone

E.Tel APN Settings

Name	Optus Yes Internet
APN	yesinternet
4G APN	yesinternet (compatible device/plan required)
APN Type	Internet or leave blank
Username	Not set or leave blank
Password	Not set or leave blank
Server	Not set or leave blank
MMS Protocol (Android 2.1+)	WAP 2.0
MMSC	Not set or leave blank
MMS Proxy	Not set or leave blank
MMS Port	Not set or leave blank
MCC	505
MNC	02
Authentication Type	PAP (or CHAP for some devices like Mac OS-X)

5. Restart Your Phone

It’s simple, but restarting clears temporary glitches, reboots background services, and can solve unexpected network issues.

When in doubt, restart.

Bonus: Check for System Updates

Sometimes connectivity issues stem from outdated system files or SIM profiles.

Steps:

• Check for software updates in Settings > System

• Ensure your SIM card is inserted properly and hasn’t been damaged

Still Stuck? Contact E.Tel Support

If you’ve tried these steps and still have issues, our friendly team is here to help.

Stay connected with E.Tel! Where reliability meets simplicity.