What is another word for Tethering?
Pronunciation: [tˈɛðəɹɪŋ] (IPA) 
Tethering is a term used to refer to the act of connecting a device such as a phone or tablet to a computer or other mobile device to use the phone as a modem, allowing the device to access the internet. There are several synonyms for tethering that are frequently used in the technology arena. These include mobile hotspot, mobile tethering, wireless tethering, and portable hotspot. Other terms that are used interchangeably with tethering include internet sharing, mobile internet sharing, and Wi-Fi hotspot. Although the terms may vary slightly, they all refer to the same essential process of connecting a mobile device to a computer to gain internet access.
