When it comes to sharing your smartphone's data plan, there are two options, mobile hotspot and USB tethering, but which is the best choice?

Think you can finally fire your ISP by tethering your smartphone? Not so fast. Here's why relying on a mobile hotspot could ...

T-Mobile UK has quietly removed the option for customers on its only unlimited data plan to tether to other devices, which could be a sign that operators are struggling to find a cost-effective way to ...

Tethering: It’s one of the most convenient features your smartphone has, yet carriers insist on restricting it. Tethering most often refers to using your smartphone as a mobile hotspot. In other words ...

U.S. carriers have started blocking an app that allows Android smartphone users free wireless tethering for other web-ready devices. The application, "Wireless Tether for Root Users," is still ...

There are no perfect tethering options for iPhone. All come with some sort of drawback. That said, among your limited options we feel the best is PDANet for it's simple configuration, versatility, and ...

Few topics I have written about have generated such strong responses from readers as my recent article about tethering, and how carriers are going to be cracking down on those who abuse it. I still ...

Person holding an Android smartphone turning on hotspot - Eza_Nanda/Shutterstock We often rely on a mobile hotspot when internet access isn't available or dependable. While traveling, it's extremely ...