It's pretty simple to use your phone's data allowance for other devices, which is called tethering, or to use your phone as a Personal Hotspot.
You'll need:
- Data allowance in your mobile plan.
- A 3G, 4G, or 5G mobile network connection.
- A USB data cable (if you want to physically connect your devices) or to connect via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
Please note: See our Pay Monthly plans with Hotspot included .
Connect using Wi-Fi.
- Switch on tethering or your Personal Hotspot on your phone.
- Choose your phone from WiFi setting on your computer or tablet.
- Enter the password you set up for your WiFi connection on your phone.
- Done.
Connect using a 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.
Need help with tethering from a specific device?
Use our Device Guides
to set up tethering for your phone.