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Hotspot and sharing data

What hotspot needs

  • eSIM for data. The Ryvo eSIM is your mobile data line.eSIM for data
  • Hotspot on. Your phone's own hotspot switch is on.Hotspot on
  • Same allowance. Everything your other devices use comes out of the same plan allowance.Same allowance
Two switches, and one shared allowance.

Whether you can use hotspot depends on the plan. Each plan says so before you pay.

Turn on hotspot on iPhone

The iPhone Personal Hotspot screen, with sharing switched onThe Personal Hotspot screen. The highlighted Allow Others to Join switch is on, and Wi-Fi Password is the row under it. Check the eSIM is your mobile data line first, then open Settings and Personal Hotspot.9:41Personal HotspotAllow other users or devices not signed in toiCloud to look for your shared network.Allow Others to JoinONWi-Fi PasswordFamily Sharing
Turn on Allow Others to Join. Note the password.

Drawn from Apple's screens. Checked October.

Turn on hotspot on Android

The Android Hotspot and tethering screen, with Wi-Fi hotspot onThe Hotspot and tethering screen. The highlighted Wi-Fi hotspot switch is on and Hotspot password is the row under it. Check the eSIM is your mobile data line first, then open Settings, Network and internet, Hotspot and tethering. The names vary between phones.9:41Hotspot and tetheringWi-Fi hotspotOnONHotspot passwordBluetooth tethering
Turn on Wi-Fi hotspot. Note the password.

Drawn from Google's Pixel help. Checked October.

  • What hotspot uses

    What hotspot uses

    Your other devices use the same allowance. Pause backups.

  • If hotspot won't work

    If hotspot won't work

    Check your plan allows hotspot, restart, then email us.

Related questions

Can I share my data as a hotspot?

It depends on the plan. Each plan says whether hotspot is allowed before you pay.

Still need help?

Still need help?

Email us your order reference, and we'll help you get connected.

Email support@ryvosim.com