Mobile hotspots convert an LTE connection into a Wi-Fi signal that other devices, like laptops or tablets, can use. Here's how to use your own.

This article explains how to connect a laptop to a phone's hotspot for internet access. These directions cover Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac devices.

The AT&T Elevate 4G and the Verizon MiFi 4620 Jetpack are easy to set up and use, and both offer fast speeds--but both suffer from limited battery life, too.