Portable hotspot is a added feature of Android 2.2 and Apple introduce it in iPhone 4. As the name suggest you can transform your mobile in to a Wi-Fi hotspot and connect your laptops, ipads or tablet devices enjoy the internet. If you are traveling and cannot miss emails and surfing net this is going to be a cost effective way.
How you can save money
- You do not have to buy 3G plans for all the portable devices.
- You can select Wi-Fi only devices and save one time cost. For example you can go for iPad Wi-Fi which is cheaper comparing to iPad 3G.
Things to consider....
- Select a good 3G plan with higher download limit.
- Remember to take USB or normal mobile phone charger.
- Enable this to the device you always take with you specially if you have couple of phones.
- Make sure you disable the Wi-Fi Hotspot when you are not using it.
Drawbacks
- Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot is not supported by all the Android devices or iPhone 3G or 3GS
- iPhone 3G or 3GS needs to be jailbreak and install MyWi via Cydia.
- You may run out your mobile battery if you forget to take your charger. (Carrying a USB charger in your bag would be a good idea.)
How to Enable Pocket Wi-Fi in Android phone
- If your Android phone is supporting this feature and updated to Android 2.2 or later then you will have this option under All Apps.
- Simply go to Home Screen and Menu and All Apps and click on the Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Then you can specify a router name, Security Type and Password for the Wi-Fi Connection.
How to Enable Pocket Wi-Fi for Apple iPhone 4
- Under the Settings you will find a option Personal Hotspot and you can enable disable it and change the password.
If you are traveling a lot and use internet you can try the Smart phone pocket Wi-Fi Feature.
