1. What is Mobile Hotspot?

   Mobile Hotspot lets you share your Verizon Wireless network connection with other devices, so they can access the internet. Devices can connect to your Mobile Hotspot using Wi-Fi. While devices are connected, you'll be charged for any data they use according to your monthly data plan.
   Many smartphones and tablets have a built-in Mobile Hotspot feature that you can access in Settings or the App menu. The feature may have a different name on your device, like Personal Hotspot (iOS), Internet Sharing (Windows®) or Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot (Google™ Nexus devices), but they do the same thing.
   We also carry Jetpack devices that are strictly mobile hotspots. Visit our Mobile Hotspot shopping page to see which ones are available today or go to our Verizon Jetpack FAQs to learn more.

2. Will I be charged to use Mobile Hotspot?

   You're charged data usage according to your monthly data allowance whenever a device is connected to your Mobile Hotspot.
   These plans let you use 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot on capable devices for no additional monthly charge aside from the data usage charges:
   

   • The new Verizon Plan shared data plans (e.g. S, M, L)
     
   • Get More Unlimited, Do More Unlimited, Play More Unlimited, Above Unlimited*, Beyond Unlimited*, Go Unlimited*
     
   • The Verizon Plan*
   • The MORE Everything® Plan*
   • Prepaid monthly plans with set data allowances
     

     Note: The $75 Prepaid Unlimited* plan also includes Mobile Hotspot with speeds up to 600 kbps. Undone by her tender touch maya banks epub. Mobile Hotspot isn't available on the $70 Prepaid Unlimited and $80 Prepaid Unlimited* plans.

   If you don't have one of the plans listed above, you may be able to add Mobile Hotspot to your line. You'll be charged monthly to have the Mobile Hotspot feature, in addition to data usage charges.
   You can thank someone for sharing their Mobile Hotspot with you by giving them more data. Refer to our Data Gifting FAQs to learn about giving data as a gift.
   *This plan is no longer available to add to your account.

3. How does Mobile Hotspot work on unlimited data plans?

   Visit any of our unlimited data plan pages to learn about Mobile Hotspot and your plan:

   Note: $75 Unlimited Monthly prepaid plan includes Mobile Hotspot for capable devices at speeds up to 600 Kbps.

4. Do I need to download Mobile Hotspot to my device?

   No, Mobile Hotspot comes preinstalled on compatible devices. Depending on your device, it may be in your App menu or Settings. It may also be named something different than Mobile Hotspot, like Personal Hotspot (iOS), Internet Sharing (Windows) or Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot (Google Nexus devices). But these all do the same thing.
   For instructions specific to your device, visit the Device Support page. Find your device, choose interactive simulator, then tutorials for instructions to use Mobile Hotspot.

5. How do I check if I have Mobile Hotspot on my account?

   Mobile Hotspot is included in many plans, so you don't need to add it to your account.

   Otherwise, go to the Products & Apps page in My Verizon and click the Manage My Products tab. Mobile Hotspot will be listed here if you already have it. If you don’t see it, you can add Mobile Hotspot in My Verizon for capable devices and plans.

6. How do I add Mobile Hotspot to my account?

   If Mobile Hotspot isn't included in your plan, you can add it to your account online anytime in My Verizon.
   Prepaid plans: If Mobile Hotspot isn't already included in your plan, you can't add it.

   1. Go to the Products & Apps page in My Verizon.
   2. In the Get Products section, find the Mobile Hotspot option.
      Note: If you don't see Mobile Hotspot listed, you either have it on your account already or you aren't eligible to add it at this time.
      
   3. Tap Get it now.
   4. Select which device(s) you want to add Mobile Hotspot to.
   5. Tap Confirm Purchase.

   You've successfully added Mobile Hotspot to a device on your account.

7. Which Verizon Wireless devices are compatible with Mobile Hotspot?

   All of our currently available smartphones and basic phones are compatible with Mobile Hotspot. If you have an older device, you can refer to the User Guide on your Device Support page to confirm if Mobile Hotspot is compatible.
   

8. How do I get 5G Mobile Hotspot?

   You need a 5G-capable phone and to be in a 5G coverage area to get mobile hotspot access to the 5G Ultra Wideband network. Access to our 5G network is available to those on our unlimited mix and match data plans. Sinhala jokes video download. You get:

   • 5G unlimited domestic data
   • 4k HD streaming*
   • 5G unlimited Mobile Hotspot

   Plans that give 5G network access**:

   • Start Unlimited, Go Unlimited: Add to your plan for $10/month
   • Play More Unlimited, Do More Unlimited, Get More Unlimited, Beyond Unlimited, Above Unlimited: Included in your plan**

   The option to choose 5G network access displays when you choose a 5G device:

   • My Verizon online – From the top menu, choose Shop, then Smartphones. Or choose Devices then either Add a line or Upgrade now. Follow the prompts.
   • My Verizon app - On the main menu, choose Shop and select a 5G phone. Or tap Devices, Add Device then select Purchase a New Device, choose Smartphones and follow the prompts.

   Visit our 5G overview to learn about 5G devices and 5G Ultra Wideband coverage areas.
   *Requires a 4k HD-capable device.
   **Unlimited 5G Ultra Wideband: 5G-capable device w/in the 5G coverage area req'd. Downloads over 5G Ultra Wideband; uploads initially over 4G LTE, but will not count against your 4G LTE data plan. For plans with 5G access, a $10/mo charge and credit will appear on your bill. 5G Ultra Wideband only available in parts of select cities.

In windows phone 8.1, we can turn off data connection just. How To Use Mobile Hotspot Without Using Data. Page Contents.Share Smartphone Internet to Desktop. While using a Personal Hotspot, you should pause those services. For example, for Dropbox click on the menu bar icon, then click the settings “gear” icon. You’ll see something similar to the image at right. Just select “Pause Syncing” while you’re on a Personal Hotspot to reduce your data usage. Use Common Sense and Don’t Use.