Hotspot And Tethering

Difference between Tethering and Hotspot:

Difference	Tethering	Hotspot
Definition	Tethering is connected one device to another using a wire such as USB to access the internet.	One device is turned into a wireless router for another device that can access the first device’s internet.
Access Internet From	Wi-Fi, Data	LAN, Data
Wire	Wired	Wireless
Portability	Limited	Unlimited
Requires	A high-speed data connection	A medium-to-high speed data connection
Advantages	Uses less battery Is relatively cheaper	Uses more battery Is wireless, high mobility Allows multiple connections
Disadvantages	Requires the device to have a tethering option May require an external software Requires a wire, limiting mobility Limited to one device	Uses high amounts of data

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