Hotspot using VZW S7 or Mifi
I think I know the answer but to confirm: I use my S7 as a hotspot when CG wifi is sketchy. It works well. No complaints. I only need to connect a laptop and wife's S5. I assume that there is no r...
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A couple of disadvantages to using the S7:
The mobile hotspot sucks the battery down pretty fast, so you might find your phone dead when you need it. Obviously this can be prevented with a little forethought. If you keep the phone charging while using the mobile hotspot app, the charger will more than keep up with the depletion rate. Otherwise, just keep an eye on it.
I don't think you can make/receive calls while using the mobile hotspot. This could be a problem if you are expecting an urgent call.
Otherwise, it's simpler to use the phone app than haul around another device.
The mobile hotspot sucks the battery down pretty fast, so you might find your phone dead when you need it. Obviously this can be prevented with a little forethought. If you keep the phone charging while using the mobile hotspot app, the charger will more than keep up with the depletion rate. Otherwise, just keep an eye on it.
I don't think you can make/receive calls while using the mobile hotspot. This could be a problem if you are expecting an urgent call.
Otherwise, it's simpler to use the phone app than haul around another device.
