Mobile hotspot

Meaning

A mobile hotspot is a feature or device that shares mobile data with other devices over WiFi. It needs no installation or wiring, which makes it useful for travel, short stays or as a back-up if the home line fails. The trade-offs are the data allowance that mobile plans usually carry, signal strength that changes from room to room, and a phone battery that drains quickly. For heavy daily use by a whole household it is rarely the main connection. See also: Fixed wireless, Data cap, and the guide Fibre, Cable, Fixed Wireless and Mobile Hotspot Compared.