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Iphone 4 COULD NOT ACTIVATE CELLULAR DATA NETWORK

2 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/iphone-4-could-not-activate-cellular-data-network.140778/

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tamalsen Original post #1
May 14, 2011 at 10:26 PM
I recently brought back an iphone 4 from the US and using the gevey sim, unlocked it so i can use it on my postpaid BSNL connection. While i can make calls, send sms etc, i cannot access any internet, cannot use weather app or google maps for that matter.
It keeps saying COULD NOT ACTIVATE CELLULAR DATA NETWORK- YOU ARE NOT SUBSCRIBED TO A CELLULAR DATA SERVICE. But i am already on an unlimited postpaid data connection. Can anyone tell me whats going on?
I tried different APN settings, i.e www.e.pr and www.e.po
but neither works, the E for edge symbol comes on briefly, but still no data access.

I am on IOS 4.1 baseband 02.10.04
Has anyone faced this issue? If so, whats the solution? Please help me out.
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Rusty #2
May 14, 2011 at 11:31 PM
You need to change the APN settings to : bsnlnet
That's it.

If it doesn't work, Update to latest firmware, delete all previous settings.
Post back your results.

Regards,
Rusty