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Mobile Hotspot

A mobile hotspot is a dedicated device or function on a smartphone or tablet that allows users to cast a wireless signal for other devices while on-the-go. Mobile hotspots operate using LTE connection from a mobile device and convert it into a Wi-Fi signal that can be used by other devices, such as laptops. Wireless carriers that offer mobile hotspot devices typically require a wireless data plan to enable hotspot functionality.

What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Mobile Hotspot

Mobile hotspots are ideal solutions for small businesses that operate in hybrid or remote working environments, or that require significant travel. Employees who routinely travel for work or live in areas without high-speed internet access can use a mobile device as a hotspot or a dedicated mobile hotspot device to provide Wi-Fi connectivity to their laptops or other devices. This enables teams to establish a secure Wi-Fi connection anywhere, at any time.

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