Iphone 5 hot spot?

How do I set up my iphone 5 as a mobile hot spot to use my laptop? is there a charge for doing this?

First, it depends on what data package you have. If you have one of the "limited" ones (2gb, 4gb, etc) then I believe Hotspot is included (keep in mind that if you do have metered data, that entire amount that you have; 2gb, etc will come from that amount, so keep an eye on your data usage). If you have unlimited data, you have to add the Hotspot feature with Verizon, and that's 30.00 - the advantage here is that you'd have unlimited hotspot data (again thats ONLY if you have unlimited data already). As far as cost to "use" it, there is none, just whatever amount of data you use that's going to come out of your "data bucket" so to speak. Again, if you're on a metered plan, make sure you keep an eye on your data usage as it can add up fast.
To set it up goto settings, then personal hotspot, and enable it. You'll have to set a password, and it will ask if you want to use wifi/bluetooth or usb only.

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    Thanks for the swift reply, I have been looking online and a loose plug seems to be somewhat of an issue with many, I hope mine is actually a problem and not what others are experiencing. It's taken me this long to even reach out for the simple fact I HATE being a complainer but this is just horrible.
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  • HT1386 how to set up my iphone for hot spot

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    Hi Martinslan,
    Welcome to the Support Communities!
    The article below may be able to help you with this.
    Click on the link to see more details and screenshots. 
    iOS: Troubleshooting Personal Hotspot
    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2756?viewlocale=en_US
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    Oups !   I cannot send email from my computer using my iPhone's hot spot with Mail.
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    Hi iCare,
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    I HAVE AN IPHONE 5W/HOT SPOT VERIZON PLAN AND AM TRAVELING OUT OF THE COUNTRY.
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  • Since downloading IOS 7.0 on my iPhone 4 I do not have the ability to connect to wifi.  I can't even move the on/off button at all. Also, the "personal hot spot"

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    See if this helps you with the wifi issue. http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1559

  • Can i use my iPhone as a hot spot for my iPad 2

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  • My iphone's internet just stopped working and i can no longer use the personal hot spot though I still have internet ?

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