Many AT&T smartphones and tablets work as mobile hotspots. A mobile hotspot provides a secure internet connection for other devices through Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, or a USB cable.
Other hotspot options
You can also take your internet connection on the go—no smartphone required. Check out mobile hotspot devices offered by AT&T
See if you can turn your vehicle into a Wi-Fi hotspot. Discover AT&T in-car Wi-Fi.
Check your phone or tablet's connection to the AT&T network. If you don't have mobile data or can't get to the internet, your device's hotspot may not work.
Make sure you're connecting to the hotspot's network name and using the hotspot password.
Try restarting your mobile hotspot device and the connected device.
AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy. Or, you may have used all of your mobile hotspot data. Check your usage