[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Connectivity tethering Sharing a phone's internet with other devices. Full Definition & Technical Explanation tethering — Sharing a phone's internet with other devices.This connectivity term is part of the CompareTech technical dictionary and helps you read specifications, comparisons, and benchmark data across its device database.See also: WPA2 hotspot. Related Technical Terms WPA2 The previous Wi-Fi security standard. Connectivity hotspot Sharing a phone's data connection as a Wi-Fi network. Connectivity ← All Glossary Terms How We Score → ← Previous Term Next Term →