The Best Way to Tether Your iPhone or iPad via Personal Hotspot

The Best Way to Tether Your iPhone or iPad via Personal Hotspot
When it comes to getting data on the road, Apple have provided a myriad of options in both their iPad and iPhone products. Not only can they connect directly, but if you want to throw a laptop or non-SIM capable iPad (etc) into the mix you can do that too, using Personal Hotspot to run your device as a router. But with 3 different ways to connect to Personal Hotspot, which way is the best for YOU??
1. USB Tethering
Pros:
- It’s eeeeeeeasy – plug a USB cable into your laptop and stick the other end into your iPhone or iPad (SIM capable) and off you go
- It provides the fastest upload/download speeds of any of the tethering methods
- It’s the most power efficient option for the phone being used as a router – BUT it will drain your laptop battery as the phone charges off the USB port
Cons:
- Can only tether one device at a time
- Can only connect laptop/PC via this interface, can’t tether an iPad to an iPhone for example
2. Wi-Fi Tethering
Pros:
- Slower than USB, but faster than Bluetooth
- Can connect multiple devices
- Wi-Fi offers better range than Bluetooth
Cons:
- Consumes the most phone battery of all the options
- Connection can be very unstable (especially on old models) and requires manual reconnection every time it drops or you go out of range
3. Bluetooth Tethering
Pros:
- No time limit to tether, stays connected unless you move out of range
- Super quick to complete the tether
Cons:
- Can only connect one device
- Almost 10x slower download/upload than Wi-Fi tethering and less range too
So, really it comes down to personal preference, needs at the time, and tools available (eg cables). What’s your preferred method?
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