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tethering? what is it and how can I get it off my phone? does it cause my data usage to go up?
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IT is someone using your phone as a hotspot, or wifi access point. Go into your settings and make sure it is off. Is someone in your household turning it on to get Internet when they shouldn't?
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IT is someone using your phone as a hotspot, or wifi access point. Go into your settings and make sure it is off. Is someone in your household turning it on to get Internet when they shouldn't?
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