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Take the internet with you wherever you go. Mobile Hotspot is included in your plan and gives youa secure, password-protected connection which any of your Wi-Fi-enabled devices can join.

Mobile hotspot requires capable device. Certain restrictions apply. Mobile hotspot capacity not available on all plans, and amount of data, and amount of data for mobile hotspot varies.
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How to get your hotspot going:

On your phone

1. Click on the Mobile Hotspot app on your phone

2. Select Mobile Hotspot Settings

3. Select Configure Mobile Hotspot

4. Name your Wi-Fi if needed, create a password, and hit SAVE

5. Slide Mobile Hotspot to ON

6. Double-check that your new Mobile Hotspot is turned on by looking for the ((o)) at the top of your phone

On your tablet or other Wi-Fi device

7. Enable Wi-Fi on the device you'd like to connect, select your smartphone's network, and enter your password. That's it!

Steps may vary slightly depending on your device.

On your phone

1. Go to settings and select Personal Hotspot

2. Switch Personal Hotspot to ON

3. Set your Wi-Fi password underneath

4. Double-check that your Personal Hotspot switch is green

On your tablet or other Wi-Fi device

5. Enable Wi-Fi on the device you'd like to connect, select your smartphone's network, and enter your password. That's it!

Steps may vary slightly depending on your device.

Congrats! Now that you've turned on your Mobile Hotspot, you can share your Internet connection with up to five devices—tablets, phones, and laptops—whenever you need it. Enjoy!

Mobile hotspot requires capable device. Certain restrictions apply. Mobile hotspot capacity not available on all plans, and amount of data, and amount of data for mobile hotspot varies.