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How do I link my WiFi only tablet using my S3 hotspot included in my new dataplan?
Hillari
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‎03-22-2013 12:04 AM

I have a new Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone with 2GB of share-able data includedin my plan via a mobile hotspot.  I want to know how to use that with a Samsung WiFi only (no data plan) tablet that I already have purchased on Amazon (not Verizon).  I cannot seem to find that info.

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Hillari
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‎03-22-2013 08:59 AM

I got the answer from a verizon tech rep, but thanks for your answers!

So that you can see step-by step instructions, I am sending you a link with the instructions. The Hotspot is included with your plan, and does use your data, but you do need to enable it on your phone. Once it is enabled, you will connect to the network on your tablet like any other Wi-Fi network.

http://search.verizonwireless.com/?b2eFlag=N;i=1;market=26167;q=hotspot+galaxy+s3;q1=Support;ss=null...


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NuDroidUsrr
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‎03-22-2013 02:55 AM

Hillari wrote:

I have a new Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone with 2GB of share-able data includedin my plan via a mobile hotspot.  I want to know how to use that with a Samsung WiFi only (no data plan) tablet that I already have purchased on Amazon (not Verizon).  I cannot seem to find that info.

Thanks in advance!

  You would turn on the mobile hotspot on your phone and set it up with a password (You can change the name of the network also I believe). Once it is on, go to your tablet, turn on wifi and look through the wifi networks available for that one and connect to it with the password.

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golyar44
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‎03-22-2013 07:25 AM

um regarding mobile hotspot. On my galaxy i have mine turned off my galaxy connected to my dsl routers WIFI. I looked on phone to find my hotspot sure enough it was there entered my password been connected to my WIFI ever since now have unlimited data i do believe with wifi enabled on phone is this right Greg

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NuDroidUsrr
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‎03-22-2013 08:54 AM

golyar44 wrote:

um regarding mobile hotspot. On my galaxy i have mine turned off my galaxy connected to my dsl routers WIFI. I looked on phone to find my hotspot sure enough it was there entered my password been connected to my WIFI ever since now have unlimited data i do believe with wifi enabled on phone is this right Greg

  If you have the unlimited data plan, I don't think the Mobile Hotspot is free, you may get charged for it. Can anyone else comment? The OP wrote that they are on the Family Share Everything plan, which the Hotspot is included.

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Ann154
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‎03-22-2013 08:58 AM

Yes, there's a separate charge for the mobile hotspot feature if the customer is on the unlimited data plan.

I'm most definitely NOT a VZW employee. If a post answered your question, please mark it as the answer.

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Hillari
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‎03-22-2013 08:59 AM

I got the answer from a verizon tech rep, but thanks for your answers!

So that you can see step-by step instructions, I am sending you a link with the instructions. The Hotspot is included with your plan, and does use your data, but you do need to enable it on your phone. Once it is enabled, you will connect to the network on your tablet like any other Wi-Fi network.

http://search.verizonwireless.com/?b2eFlag=N;i=1;market=26167;q=hotspot+galaxy+s3;q1=Support;ss=null...


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golyar44
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‎03-22-2013 09:33 AM

Ann154, Droid Usrr, a cording to what i remember on unlimited data Verizon did offer that feature the reason i know i was on unlimited txt,data with my lg versa now new plan 2 yr contract have unlimited tlk,text family plan no unlimited data feature when i upgraded phone i thought they still have a plan covering unlimited tlk,txt,data anyone know what happened to the unlimited data usage feature was nice to have

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NuDroidUsrr
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‎03-22-2013 11:36 AM

Hillari wrote:

I got the answer from a verizon tech rep, but thanks for your answers!

So that you can see step-by step instructions, I am sending you a link with the instructions. The Hotspot is included with your plan, and does use your data, but you do need to enable it on your phone. Once it is enabled, you will connect to the network on your tablet like any other Wi-Fi network.

http://search.verizonwireless.com/?b2eFlag=N;i=1;market=26167;q=hotspot+galaxy+s3;q1=Support;ss=null...


  That's what I said..

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NuDroidUsrr
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‎03-22-2013 11:39 AM

golyar44 wrote:

Ann154, Droid Usrr, a cording to what i remember on unlimited data Verizon did offer that feature the reason i know i was on unlimited txt,data with my lg versa now new plan 2 yr contract have unlimited tlk,text family plan no unlimited data feature when i upgraded phone i thought they still have a plan covering unlimited tlk,txt,data anyone know what happened to the unlimited data usage feature was nice to have

  The first question to answer is if you have unlimited data on the line that you are going to use the Hotspot on. If you DO have unlimited data on that line, it is not free, you would need to pay for the Hotspot use, which would use a different data plan. If you are on the Share Everything plan, then it is free, and uses the shared data block.

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