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Can tethering be detected?
Can tethering be detected?
KimonoElegance
Sun Dec 29 2024
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I'm wondering if tethering, which is sharing the internet connection of a mobile device with other devices, can be detected by network providers or others.
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Silvia
Tue Dec 31 2024
When a phone is set up as a hotspot, it broadcasts a Wi-Fi signal that can be detected by nearby devices.
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ZenMindfulness
Tue Dec 31 2024
The carrier can detect this broadcast and identify the phone as the source of the signal.
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SejongWisdom
Tue Dec 31 2024
Furthermore, the increase in data usage that typically accompanies hotspot usage can also serve as an indicator.
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lucas_taylor_teacher
Tue Dec 31 2024
Cell phone carriers possess the technological prowess to ascertain whether a mobile device is being utilized as a hotspot.
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Raffaele
Tue Dec 31 2024
This capability is rooted in their ability to monitor the data usage patterns of their subscribers.
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