Tethering: Use your phone’s data connection

To connect to the Internet, you need to first connect to a wireless network. If a network isn’t available, you may be able to connect your phone to Surface and share the phone’s Internet connection.

Sharing your cellular data connection with another device is sometimes called tethering (connecting one device to another). Tethering turns your phone into a mobile hotspot.

Notes

• To share your cellular data connection, tethering must be included with your current phone plan and often costs extra.
• Tethering uses data from your cellular data plan. You should be aware of any data limits you have on your plan, so you don't get charged extra.
• By default, tethered connections on Windows RT are metered. Apps and updates may not download over a metered connection. To change this setting or to learn more about this, see Metered Internet connections: Frequently asked questions.

Windows Phone: For tethering info, see Share my connection.

iPhone: For tethering info, see iOS: Understanding Personal Hotspot.

Android: For tethering info, check the materials that came with your phone or the manufacturer’s website.