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Using phone for hotspot
27-02-2019 10:37 AM
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Our Plusnet broadband is rather flaky at the moment we are waiting investigation.
while it was down, thought I would use my mobile as a hotspot to connect my iPad, I have done it before on previous mobile provider, but I could not do it, do Plusnet disable this, seems weird
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Re: Using phone for hotspot
27-02-2019 11:23 AM - edited 27-02-2019 11:24 AM
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Hi stonechat2017 ,
PlusNet mobiles do allow hotspot/tethering I use it when on holiday
I would try ringing 500 from your mobile and ask what the phone setting should be I had to reset my phone
Brian A
Re: Using phone for hotspot
27-02-2019 1:41 PM
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Looks like we have booked out the engineer for your broadband issue - see here
In regards to the Mobile Hotspot - this is possible on our plans, it's got nothing to do with your SIM however. Any Hotspot data comes out of your normal monthly allowance.
What phone to do you have?
Thanks,
MoR
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Re: Using phone for hotspot
27-02-2019 3:02 PM
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Hi @stonechat2017 again,
Depending what data allowance you have and you get the tethering working I would ask nicely for a free data increase whilst your broadband is down because its PlusNet fault
Brian A
Re: Using phone for hotspot
28-02-2019 7:51 AM
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Re: Using phone for hotspot
28-02-2019 11:46 AM
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Info on how to tether from the Pixel 2XL can be found here: https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-215196/
Best wishes
Dave
Re: Using phone for hotspot
28-02-2019 12:40 PM
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Re: Using phone for hotspot
28-02-2019 1:49 PM
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Sorted it. You have to turn off Data Saver and the you can enable hotspot
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