So I have horrible WiFi at home. Is getting a mobile hotspot on my phond a good idea? I just heard someone say that I should if I don't get great WiFi. Thanks.
I'm fortunate to have an unlimited data and tethering contract and it is my hotspot for my business as it's faster and more consistent than the broadband available. That said as mentioned you can use a chunk of data very quickly. Watching TV, videos etc will quickly get into the gb's so be aware.
Steve/Boanerges Performance
If you want to activate the mobile hotspot on your phone, you usually either have to pay an additional fee to your wireless carrier (Verizon and AT&T)
Oh yes, you're right--I had forgotten about that. Do you know if Verizon imposes a cap for tethering, or do they just start charging you more if you exceed your total data limit for the month?
What phone do you have? Mainly you just fix the right settings in your phone and you'll be able to tether. Oops, G3, OK so you might need to have them fix it for you via phone or at a store. But I know T-Mobile allows it.I have T-Mobile
T-Mobile has a 5 GB/mo cap on tethering if you have the unlimited data plan.