VZW wifi tether is extended free till 6/15
get a wifi tether app (google wireless tether for android, its been taken out of the market) and sideload it to continue get hotspot capability after that
but use in moderation as verizon may follow AT&T and monitor "illegal" tether users
Place your phone into airplane mode then enable your wifi... enter the MARKET and search for WIRELESS TETHER... it is still there but this is the only way to find it