What’s the difference between using a hotspot and tethering?

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What’s the difference between using a hotspot and tethering?

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Tethering includes both WIRED and WIRELESS tethering. Wireless tethering is basically hotspotting. Effectively, it accomplishes the same thing–using a phone for an internet connection so your other devices, like a laptop or tablet or even other phones can get online.