Mobile Hotspots Explained: Using Your Phone as a Wi-Fi Source
Learn how to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot, manage data limits, adjust key settings and avoid the privacy and battery pitfalls.
How to Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Network
Change default router passwords, use WPA3 or WPA2 encryption, keep firmware updated and turn off risky features: the FTC's steps for securing home Wi-Fi.
Is Public Wi-Fi Safe? What Still Matters in Cafes, Hotels and Airports
The FTC says public Wi-Fi is usually safe thanks to encryption, but scams and fake sites still are not. Practical habits for using hotspots wisely.
Using Your Phone Abroad Without a Surprise Bill
Avoid expensive roaming charges: check your plan's international options, consider a travel eSIM or local SIM, and set up your phone before you go.
Lifeline: The Federal Discount on Phone and Internet Bills
Who qualifies for the FCC's Lifeline program, how much it takes off a phone or internet bill, and how to apply through the National Verifier.