05 📶 Hotspot & Tethering

What is a "hotspot" in the context of mobile device connectivity? 

Using a mobile phone as an internet router that multiple people/devices can connect to for internet access.

What is "tethering," and how does it differ from a hotspot?

Tethering is when only one device connects to and uses the mobile phone's internet connection, versus a hotspot which supports multiple connected devices.

What determines whether hotspot/tethering functionality is available on a mobile device? 

It depends on the phone's software capabilities and whether the mobile provider/plan supports and enables that functionality.

If a user wants to confirm they can use hotspot functionality, who should they contact? 

Their mobile phone service provider.

What are hotspot and tethering functionality primarily used for? 

Providing internet access to other devices through a mobile phone's cellular data connection.