Connecting to your cell phones mobile hotspot is not only convenient but it’s also safe and secure. Mobile hotspot is the sharing of your cell phones internet connection. You set the password and what devices are allowed to connect. It’s like home wifi on the go.

Having the ability to create your own wifi connection is real handy when you’re on the go. Hotel stays, road trips, van life and especially picking up the kids from school or practice. The amount of wifi data you have to use varies by service provider. Metro PCS users get 35 gigs per month with their $60 plan, this is the cheapest plan with the most gigs offered by any cell service provider out there.

How to Enable Mobile Hotspot on your Mobile Device

Your settings may look different depending on what brand of cell phone you have. First go to your device settings and look for either ‘tethering’ or ‘mobile hotspot.‘

Ensure that your mobile hotspot is on and proceed to the configuration screen. Most devices allow you to see who’s connected to your hotspot and set who’s allowed.

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In the ‘configuration’ screen your gonna need to set your wifi name and password. You can choose not to set a password, but it’s best to set one for the safety of your data.

If you’re not sure if you have mobile hotspot or how many gigs you have, contact your cell service provider.