Can I use Personal Hotspot / tethering with my Billion Connect eSIM?
Yes!
Most Billion Connect eSIM plans support personal hotspot and tethering, allowing you to share your mobile data with other devices such as laptops, tablets, or other smartphones.
Important Things to Keep in Mind:
- Device & Local Network Support: Your device must support personal hotspot functionality, and the local roaming carrier in your destination country must permit data sharing.
- APN Configuration (if needed): In most cases, tethering works automatically. However, if your hotspot does not connect immediately, you may need to set your Personal Hotspot APN to match the Billion Connect APN specified in your plan details (Settings > Cellular / Mobile Data > Cellular Data Network).
- Faster Data Consumption: Connecting multiple devices or streaming via a personal hotspot will consume your high-speed data balance much faster. You can check your remaining data at any time in the BC eSIM app.
- Fair Usage Policy (FUP): While tethering is widely supported, overall network speed and data sharing may be subject to the local operator's Fair Usage Policy during network congestion.






