Many T-Mobile customers have reported an unexpected issue: their hotspot data allotment is being depleted even when the hotspot feature isn't in use. The culprit behind this mysterious data drain ...

Before you sign up for that tablet data plan, why not just your phone as a mobile hotspot instead? Mobile hotspot — sometimes called wireless tethering — is a feature on most smartphones that lets you ...

iPhone's Personal Hotspot feature can be quite helpful when you don't have access to a Wi-Fi network; it uses your iPhone's mobile data connection to share internet with your other devices. Despite ...

In 2022, iPhones are not just devices that can make and receive phone calls or access the internet. Apple's smartphones have evolved into multimedia hubs that can connect with other devices to form a ...

Samuel has spent years writing about mobile carriers and their networks following a stint working as a technician in a carrier phone store. Whether it's helping people avoid 36-month payment plans, or ...

I'm not always near Wi-Fi, so my mobile hotspot often comes to the rescue. But with limited data to burn, I've picked up a few tricks to stay online without blowing through my monthly cap. Turn Off ...

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Nida is a tech and telecom journalist with more than five years of writing experience. She graduated from the University of Toronto with a BA in journalism. When you need to connect a device to the ...

Have no internet? Actually, you do. It’s in your pocket. You can turn your Android phone into a mobile hotspot and share your connection with other devices. This post will show you the ins and outs of ...

A dedicated portable Wi-Fi hotspot can be a good alternative if you’re in need of an internet connection while you’re on the go, allowing you to connect several Wi-Fi-enabled devices at one time and ...

Two of the biggest problems with mobile hotspot are high battery consumption and possible connection issues. So first thing for you to check if if your device has heated up considerably, and if so, ...