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A personal hotspot allows you to share your iD Mobile data connection with other devices, such as laptops, tablets, or other smartphones.
What is hotspotting or tethering?
While often used interchangeably, there is a slight difference between the two terms:
- Hotspotting: Turns your phone into a wireless router, allowing other devices to connect to it via Wi-Fi.
- Tethering: Connects your phone to another device via a USB cable or Bluetooth to share the internet connection.
In both cases, any internet usage on the connected devices will be deducted from your monthly data allowance.
Can you create a personal hotspot on a Pay Monthly Plan?
Yes. All iD Mobile Pay Monthly plans allow you to create a personal hotspot at no extra cost.
If you are on an Unlimited Data plan, you can hotspot as much as you like. However, if you have a capped data allowance (e.g., 10GB or 100GB), you should monitor your usage carefully.
Connecting a laptop or tablet often consumes data much faster than a mobile phone, as these devices may download large software updates or load desktop versions of websites in the background.
Can you create a personal hotspot on Pay as you Go?
Yes. You can use your Pay as you Go credit or bundle allowance to create a hotspot. Just like Pay Monthly plans, the data used by connected devices is deducted from your balance.
We highly recommend monitoring your remaining data when tethering. You can check your balance anytime via the iD Mobile app or at my.idmobile.co.uk.
How do I set up a personal hotspot?
Follow the instructions below for your specific device:
I’m using an iPhone:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Personal Hotspot.
- Toggle Allow Others to Join to ON.
- On the device you want to connect, search for Wi-Fi networks.
- Select your iPhone's name and enter the Wi-Fi Password shown on your screen.
I’m using a Samsung Galaxy:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Mobile Hotspot and Tethering.
- Tap Mobile Hotspot and toggle it to ON.
- On the device you want to connect, search for Wi-Fi networks.
- Select your phone's name and enter the password shown on your screen.
Most other Android phones:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Network & internet.
- Tap Hotspot & tethering.
- Tap Wi-Fi hotspot and toggle it to ON.
- On the device you want to connect, search for Wi-Fi networks.
- Select your phone's name and enter the password shown on your screen.
