Convenient when using a laptop on the go!How to use the tethering function with a smartphone you want to remember and a guide for charges

Most people will have a variety of smartphones, not just telephone calls and emails, but also watching videos and playing games.

Smartphones have many models called "tethering".It is especially recommended for those who use laptops on the go.

Can "tethering" use a smartphone line on a PC?

Tethering is a function to connect PCs and tablets to the Internet using mobile data communication such as smartphones.

In other words, you can use a smartphone like a Wi-Fi router and connect the device you want to use to the Internet.

There are three types of connection methods: "Wi-Fi", "Bluetooth" and "USB", but the most commonly used connection is Wi-Fi.

The tethering function uses data communication of smartphones, so if you use it, it will naturally consume a lot of monthly traffic, so it is recommended to join a large capacity plan for each carrier.

You can connect PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch with tethering!

Tethering can be used as a Wi-Fi router, so you can also connect game consoles such as PlayStation series or Nintendo Switch.

How to tethering on iPhone / Android?

Let's actually use tethering.This time, we will explain the Wi-Fi tethering method, which is considered to be most frequently used.The setting method is slightly different for the iPhone and Android devices, so please check it together.

How to use tethering on the iPhone

The first is to use tethering on your iPhone.The capture image is "iOS 14.2.It will be 1 "1" version.

In fact, the iPhone does not use the name tethering and is described as "Internet sharing".You don't have to worry because the functions that can be used are the same.

First, open "Internet sharing" from the configuration app and check "permit other people".

After that, it is the same as the normal Wi-Fi connection method, and move to the Wi-Fi setting screen from the device you want to connect and search for your iPhone.

Tethering can be used by entering the password written on the "Internet Sharing" page on a PC or tablet.

How to use tethering with Android

How to use tethering on Android smartphones is as follows.The capture image is due to Pixel 5 of Android 11 version.

Open "Network and Internet" from the configuration app.

Select "Access Points and Tethering".

Proceed to "Wi-Fi Access Point".

Tap the top check button to be "ON" and the Android side is ready.

Next, the Wi-Fi set from Android is detected on a PC or tablet and entered a password to perform data communication.

By the way, "access point name" and "access point password" are rewritten by tapping each item from the Android setting screen.It's a good idea to change to a name and password that you can easily understand.

Note, however, that if you make a very simple password, it may be fraudulently used by others.

How much is tethering?

For tethering, the maximum application, monthly fee, and communication amount vary depending on each carrier.From now on, let's summarize the tethering for UQ Mobile and Y! Mobile in addition to docomo, au, SoftBank and Rakuten Mobile.

When using tethering in docomo

DOCOMO uses the tethering function for free and does not require special applications.

For the time being, the subscription to "SP mode" is a condition, but most people should have already joined when connecting the Internet with a docomo device.

[See] NTTDOCOMO tethering

When using tethering with au

Even with au, tethering can be used for most of the time, but in some plans that are currently offering new receptions, such as the "au Pitat Plan", it may cost 500 yen per month.

To use, you will need to apply for "My au", telephone or au shop.

In addition, in the unlimited data of data such as "Data MAX 5G", it is important to note that there is a capacity limit of communication by tethering up to 30GB per month.

[See] au tethering option

UQ mobileでテザリングを利用する場合

UQ Mobile, an au sub brand, allows you to use the tethering function for free without any special applications.

[See] UQ Mobile tethering function

When using tethering in Softbank

At SoftBank, tethering can be used by applying from "My SoftBank".It is an option of 500 yen per month for many plans, but it seems that it can be used for free.

[See] Softbank tethering option

Y!mobileでテザリングを利用する場合

Y! Mobile, a SoftBank sub brand, basically you can use tethering for free without applying.

However, if you are currently contracting a new reception, such as "WILCOM Plan Lite", it may cost 500 yen/month separately.

[See] Y! Mobile tethering

When using tethering on Rakuten Mobile

Rakuten Mobile is a one-run of "Rakuten UN-Limit V" as of November 2020.Since the use of tethering is in the plan, no additional application is required.The price does not change.

[See] Rakuten Mobile Rakuten Un_limit V

When using tethering with a cheap SIM

MVNO companies that can use smartphones at a low price seem to be able to use the tethering function without procedures and free.

* For mineo

* In the case of IIJmio

However, tethering consumes monthly data traffic, so if you are subscribing to a low -capacity plan, be careful not to use it.

* The data was examined as of the middle of 2020 as of the middle of 2020.* The information is made thorough, but it does not guarantee the integrity and accuracy of the content.* Please use the product at your own risk.

Sentence/Fumihiko Sato