Tethering
What Is Tethering?
Tethering is the use of your mobile phone as a modem for another device such as an iPad or Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) or even laptop, with the connection being made either by cable (USB or serial), or more commonly now – wirelessly via Bluetooth.
Why Should I Consider Using It?
Tethering enables users to go online from their devices where there is no other means of internet access… imagine yourself in a meeting, on the train, or at a hotel where you could really do with catching up or accessing important information.
If you are already paying for a data service on your mobile phone and your provider doesn’t charge extra for using the device as a modem, you can save money by not having to pay for a separate mobile broadband service, and if you do, it may still be less than paying for both. Add to this the elimination of the need for additional hardware to connect your laptop or tablet, and the savings could be considerable.
Security is another benefit – using a tethered mobile phone you can surf more safely because the information is being sent directly through the phone rather than another medium such as a public open wireless (wi-fi) service. And there’s more…because you can turn off the wi-fi on your laptop while using a tethered mobile phone you may also be able to conserve the power and in turn prolong the use of the tethered device.
How Can Chalvington Help?
Our dedicated team of mobile specialists are the best people to advise on just how this powerful tool could not only help you, but likely save you money in the process. With competition between networks as fierce as it has ever been, tethering is the latest weapon on the mobile battlefield, and everyone is looking for the best ways to gain your business.
Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this, and via a free no-obligation account review you could be reaping the benefits in no time.
Call us now on 01323 440555 to find out more.