What’s the difference between using a hotspot and tethering?
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Tethering – the phone provides Internet to ONLY one device, like a laptop, using a USB cable or possibly Bluetooth.
Hotspot – the phone creates a wireless network to which one OR MORE devices can connect to.
USB tethering has the benefit of being faster and it charges your phone.
WiFi Hotspotting can be slower, and it can drain your battery faster.
Bluetooth tethering is possible, but very slow and should be the last resort.
Reverse tethering is also possible where you can get Internet on your phone through a computer. This can be useful for gaming or big downloads as you can get the fastest and most reliable internet on the phone.
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