Make a Mobile Hotspot
Every iPhone and every iPad with cellular has a built-in data modem that lets the device access high-speed mobile data networks. This modem lets us use our iPhone or cellular iPad while we’re traveling instead of having to buy a separate cellular modem or router with a separate monthly service fee.
Personal Hotspot is Apple’s name for the feature that lets you connect other devices to your phone or tablet as a conduit to the mobile internet. While the name implies a Wi-Fi hotspot connection, which is one component of it, you may also tether via Bluetooth or USB with desktop computers and other devices to extend access. All three methods may even be used simultaneously.
Personal Hotspot’s availability varies by carrier, ...
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