Mobile hotspot, also known as tethering, is a feature on smartphones that allows them to share mobile data with any Wi-Fi device. This feature is a staple for many people that work from the road, whether they need a connection to process a payment or just want a little entertainment in the truck after a long day of driving.
While most of the best cell phone plans come with enough data for a little coffee shop browsing, those that spend a lot of time on the road can run out quickly. Carriers have promised increased speed and capacity with 5G connectivity, but most plans still don`t reflect this upgrade, even as some LTE and 3G networks are shuttered for 5G development.
How does hotspot data work right now?
Most modern phone plans come with some hotspot data, and when you need it, it`s great to have. T-Mobile, as an example, comes with 40GB of high-speed hotspot per month on its most expensive Magenta Max plan. Unfortunately, this data slows down to what T-Mobile describes as 3G spe...
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