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Cricket revives cheaper unlimited plan with more restrictions, hotspot add-on also available

There are now two Cricket Wireless unlimited data plans, the newer of which starts at $55 a month with a permanent 3 Mbps speed cap.

Google Play Services rolling out Instant Tethering feature to Pixels, Nexuses

No need to dig through settings and match up Bluetooth codes on the Nexus 9 and Pixel C. They can instantly connect to phones on the same Google account.
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How to re-enable tethering in Lollipop on the Nexus 6

Do you want to connect your tablet or laptop to your smartphone? Here are the steps you need to take to re-enable Nexus 6 tethering on AT&T and T-Mobile.
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Businesses seek right to block smartphone WiFi hotspots

Will the FCC cave to the demands of private companies that want WiFi hotspot blocking to be legal?

Which tethering method is better: WiFi, Bluetooth, or USB cable?

When you need to access the Internet away from home you could connect through your smartphone. But which tethering methods are available and which is best?
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Why can’t we have unlimited tethering?

We have unlimited talk. We have unlimited text. Some of us even have unlimited data. Why, then, doesn’t anyone offer unlimited tethering?
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How to re-enable tethering in KitKat with T-Mobile

Do you tether your tablet or other device to your smartphone? You might want to know that Android 4.4 KitKat broke T-Mobile tethering! Here’s how to fix it.
Android Guy Weekly

Android Guy Weekly: Why are Tethered Internet Connections More Fragile?

Have you ever noticed that your Internet connection isn’t as stable when you’re tethered to your smartphone as it is when you’re connected to a WAP or router connected to a cable? Why is that? In this episode of the Android Guy Weekly we’ll dig into how cell towers work, and tell you why your tethered connection is more fragile — and we’ll throw in one quick and easy way to help minimize your tethering woes.