Using your phone as a wifi hoptspot to connect your laptop or tablet to the internet is also known as Data Tethering which is now included on all data enabled O2 and Vodafone tariffs.

If you purchase a new contract mobile phone from Mobiles.co.uk and it’s connected to either the O2 or Vodafone network then you will be entitled to use you inclusive mobile data to set up a mobile wifi hotspot!

Using your mobile phone as a modem has become ever popular in recent years and it is a great way to keep you connected while on the move. You can sync most devices via Bluetooth or a standard USB cable however the majority of smart phones today allow you to connect via wifi making it really simple to get on-line. Once connected you can use your laptop wherever you get mobile signal to browse the web, download e-mails, Skype or watch YouTube.

The best part is that you don’t pay any additional monthly charges and any data consumed comes out of your already allocated monthly allowance. O2 spouted an interesting fact stating that 70% of all new O2 customers select a smartphone when taking a new contract. All of these consumers will undoubtedly be enjoying internet on the move so clearly O2 have stood up and taken note of their users requirements to use their data allowances ever more flexibly. It is yet to be seen how many people will begin tethering as a result but as I am sure you’ll agree, it’s nice to know that you can.

Vodafone users will also be happy with the news that their network no longer differentiates between device only and mobile wifi hotspot data consumption.  However Vodafone do urge their customers to take note of the fact that tethering will see the average user burn through their data more quickly than one would via standard usage. Take a look at the below video to see how simple it is to tether from an Android handset.

Data tariffs are available on O2 from as little as £13.50 monthly and Vodafone’s data offerings begin from just £15.50.