Tethering vs. Hotspot

Tetheringnoun

The act or means by which something is tethered.

Tetheringnoun

(Internet) The connection of a personal computer to a mobile phone so as to obtain wireless Internet access from the computer.

Tethering

Tethering, or phone-as-modem (PAM), is the sharing of a mobile device's Internet connection with other connected computers. Connection of a mobile device with other devices can be done over wireless LAN (Wi-Fi), over Bluetooth or by physical connection using a cable, for example through USB. If tethering is done over WLAN, the feature may be branded as a personal hotspot or mobile hotspot, which allows the device to serve as a portable router.

Hotspotnoun

a place of political unrest and potential violence;

Hotspotnoun

a point of intense heat or radiation

Hotspotnoun

a lively entertainment spot