Why rely on public hotspots when you can bring a personal Wi-Fi network with you wherever you go? These are the top mobile hotspots we've tested for each major US carrier.

Mobile hotspots convert an LTE connection into a Wi-Fi signal that other devices, like laptops or tablets, can use. Here's ...

Person turning on a smartphone hotspot feature while another device nearby shows a Wi-Fi connection prompt. - fadfebrian/Shutterstock Every smartphone (or at least every model we know of) has the ...

Before you sign up for that tablet data plan, why not just your phone as a mobile hotspot instead? Mobile hotspot — sometimes called wireless tethering — is a feature on most smartphones that lets you ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...

After a slow start, mobile hotspots may be ready to go mainstream. Wireless operators are deploying more advanced 3G and 4G networks--with average speeds comparable to DSL--delivering the fatter pipes ...

Need help setting up the mobile hotspot on your Android phone so you can stay connected wherever you are? Check out our guide and we’ll show you how. Editorial Note: Talk Android may contain affiliate ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Mobile hotspots are boons for frequent travelers and anyone who needs reliable internet from secure Wi-Fi ...

Mobile hotspots provide a convenient way to share internet access with several devices. But how do they work? And do you need to pay for them? Here is everything that you need to know about a mobile ...

Wireless printers can connect to Wi-Fi hotspots and access points, but mobile hotspots may have limitations and restrictions that could interfere with some uses, such as the number of devices that can ...

If you need high-speed internet access on the go, or you need a fallback option when your cable or other broadband internet goes out, a 3G or 4G mobile hotspot is your best option. This week we want ...