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Many travel eSIM plans allow tethering, so you can share the connection with a laptop, tablet or other phones. Whether a plan allows it is stated in its details; check before buying if you rely on it.
How to turn on the hotspot
- iPhone: Settings › Personal Hotspot › Allow Others to Join.
- Android: Settings › Network & internet (or Connections) › Hotspot & tethering.
Plan for more data
Laptops download updates, sync cloud folders and stream at higher quality than phones. Pause automatic updates and cloud sync while tethering, or choose a larger or unlimited plan and check its fair-use limits.
Name the hotspot clearly and set a strong password, especially in hotels and airports.