Blackberry Z30 manual Internet tethering, Cant connect multiple devices to my mobile hotspot

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I can't connect multiple devices to my mobile hotspot

Depending on your wireless service plan, you might not be able to connect multiple devices to your mobile hotspot, or the number of devices you can connect might be less than eight.

Internet tethering

Sharing your mobile network connection using Internet tethering

Internet tethering allows you to share your BlackBerry device's connection to the mobile network with one other device, such as a laptop or tablet, so that you can access the Internet on your other device anywhere that your BlackBerry device can connect to the mobile network.

Additional charges might apply for using Internet tethering. On some networks you can't use some services on your BlackBerry device, such as email and BlackBerry Messenger, while you use Internet tethering.

Use Internet tethering to share your Internet connection

You can tether your BlackBerry device using either a USB cable or a Bluetooth connection.

1.On the home screen, swipe down from the top of the screen.

2.Tap Settings > Network Connections > Internet Tethering.

3.If you've never used Internet tethering before, complete the instructions on the screen. Read the setup screens carefully as they provide important information about the Internet tethering feature.

4.In the Connect using drop-down list, select USB or Bluetooth.

5.Set the Internet Tethering switch to On.

6.Connect your BlackBerry device to a laptop or tablet using a USB cable or Bluetooth connection.

Troubleshooting: Internet tethering

I can't use Internet tethering

•Check that your BlackBerry device is connected to the mobile network. If appears in the upper-right corner of the home screen, then your device is connected to the mobile network.

•Check that your wireless service plan is set up to use Internet tethering. If not, you need to change your service plan before you can use Internet tethering.

•If you're using your device for work, your organization might not allow the use of Internet tethering. For more information, check with your administrator.

•While roaming, on the Mobile Network settings screen, check that Data services while roaming is turned on.

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