[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Connectivity

tethering

Sharing a device's internet connection with other devices.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Tethering shares a phone's mobile data with other devices over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB, turning the phone into a hotspot.

See Wi-Fi Hotspot.

Where tethering Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is tethering?

Sharing a device's internet connection with other devices.

What terms are related to tethering?

Related Connectivity terms include WPA2, hotspot.

Related Technical Terms

WPA2
The previous Wi-Fi security standard, still widely used. Connectivity
hotspot
Sharing a phone's data connection as a Wi-Fi network. Connectivity
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