A mobile phone's Internet connection can be shared with a PC via a process called tethering. A tethered connection between a phone and computer can be made through USB or a Bluetooth personal area network (PAN).
Features
Connecting a mobile phone to a PC to share Internet access allows any area with a high-speed mobile signal to become a Wi-Fi hotspot for a computer.
Benefits
Having Internet access shared between a phone and computer is helpful when traveling in an unfamiliar city or in any other situation where a Wi-Fi or broadband connection is unavailable.
Identification
To check if your mobile phone can share its Internet connection with a PC, look in the applications menu and check for a program called "Internet Sharing" or something similar. This is the program that allows Internet sharing to be initiated.
Considerations
If you are connecting via a Bluetooth personal area network, be sure to keep your mobile phone plugged into its charger. A tethered data connection can quickly drain the phone's battery. If connecting via USB, the USB cable will keep the phone charged.
Warning
Before connecting your mobile phone's Internet to a PC, make sure you have an unlimited data plan. This will prevent unintended overuse fees. Even with an unlimited data plan, you could be charged if your monthly data use exceeds five gigabytes in a month.
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