It's pretty simple to use your mobile phone's data allowance for other devices, aka tethering or using your phone as a Personal Hotspot.
You'll need:
- Data allowance in your mobile plan
- A 3G or 4G network connection
- A USB cable (if you want to physically connect your devices) or to connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
Please note: Mobile hotspot and tethering is available on our Unlimited Mobile plans .
Connect using Wi-Fi
- Turn on tethering or your Personal Hotspot on your phone
- Choose your phone from Wi-Fi setting on your computer or tablet
- Enter the password you set up for your Wi-Fi connection on your phone
- Done
Connect using USB cable
- Turn on tethering or your Personal Hotspot on your phone
- Connect your devices using a USB cable
- Go to settings on your phone
- Select your phone from the list of network connections available
Connect using Bluetooth
- Turn on tethering or your Personal Hotspot on your phone
- Pair your phone and your device
- On your phone, select Pair and enter the code displayed on your other device
- Select your phone from the list of network connections available.
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