iPhone as a hot spot

[zoran]

Is it possible to use the “cellular internet data” I have on my iPhone -from my cellular provider- to be used as a WiFi, so I can have internet on my iMac?

 

[nebo1ss]

Yes it is, I do it all the time. However, your carrier has to allow this facility and you may need to speak to them.
You set it up from settings personal hotspot.

 

[zoran]

Regarding safety, so that others will not use my hot spot what are my options? what can i do?

 

[Apple_Robert]

Regarding safety, so that others will not use my hot spot what are my options? what can i do?

The personal hotspot function comes default with a strong password that you will see when you attempt to make a connection. You can manually change the password if you wish. Unless someone knows the password, you will be fine. They wont be able to guess the default password the system assigned.

 

[Reno Raines]

Yep I use my iPhone as a back up wifi source for when power goes out at home etc. I have T Mobile and as part of my plan I get 10gb’s of tethering or using it as a hot spot. Laptop, iPad, all work well using it.

 

[zoran]

I just noticed that my iMac will get internet from my iphone, when the later is connected to the first when using a cable! I was under the impression that the iphone could give internet to other devices only by the use of wifi.