Smartphone Mobile HotSpot (SMHS) - also referred to as Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi Sharing, or tethering - lets you securely share your device's Internet connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices on T-Mobile’s high-speed nationwide network. If you want a plan with Mobile Hotspot,check out our latest plans, such as Go5G Next!
On this page:
- About Mobile Hotspot
- Use Mobile Hotspot
- Troubleshooting
About Mobile Hotspot
What is Mobile Hotspot
- Mobile Hotspot is included with many plans, such as Go5G, Go5G Plus, Go5G Next,and more.
- Mobile Hotspot lets you share the high-speed data of your phone, tablet, or Wi-Fi Hotspot with up to 10 other Wi-Fi-enabled or tethered devices.
- Price and high-speed Mobile Hotspot data allotment varies depending on your plan. For example, you get 50GB of high-speed Mobile Hotspot with aGo5G Next plan, or 15GB with aGo5G plan.
How Mobile Hotspot works
- Mobile Hotspot on your device is different from location hotspots, like the Wi-Fi you connect to at a coffee shop or airport, and hotspot devices, like thedevices sold by T-Mobile.
- While you have Mobile Hotspot turned on, you can still make and receive calls and texts on your phone.
- If you use your high-speed Mobile Hotspot allotment (such as 15GB), your Mobile Hotspot speed will be reduced until the end of your billing cycle.
- To add more Mobile Hotspot to your current plan, use the T-Mobile app or log into T-Mobile.comto view available options.
Use Mobile Hotspot
You'll need the following to use Mobile Hotspot on your device
- A Wi-Fi-enabled or Bluetooth-enabled device (such as your phone).
- A plan that includes Mobile Hotspot. Most plans include it - check outAbout Mobile Hotspotfor details.
- Coverage as Mobile Hotspot only works in 5G and 4G LTE coverage: View our coverage map.
Turn on and start using
- On your Mobile Hotspot device (such as your phone), turn on Personal Hotspot or Wi-Fi Sharing (typically from the Settings app).
- Go to T-Mobile Support > Device Assistancefor device-specific steps.
- Select your device, then open the Connections & Network menu for steps.
- On the device you want to share data with, connect to the Mobile Hotspot network you just turned on.
If you don't want to use Wi-Fi, you can use a USB cable to connect to other devices (additional software and setup may be required on your device - check the Devices page for steps).
Check Mobile Hotspot amount & usage
- Log in to T-Mobile.comfrom a browser or open the T-Mobile App on your device, then select Usage > Data.
- View how much Mobile Hotspot data is included with your plan and how much you've used.
Troubleshooting
Refer to the following resources:
- Mobile Hotspot troubleshooting
- Internet and data issues
- Issues connecting game systems, TVs, or other devices to your Mobile Hotspot: Contact your device manufacturer for support as we can't guarantee Mobile Hotspot will be compatible with all devices.
