Overview

Use your eSIM plan's mobile data to share an internet connection with other devices via Personal Hotspot (tethering). This guide walks you through setup on both iOS and Android, including manual APN configuration when required.

iOS (iPhone)

Step 1: Open Personal Hotspot Settings

1. Go to Settings > Personal Hotspot
   Or Settings > Mobile Data > Personal Hotspot

Step 2: Enable Others to Join

2. Toggle on Allow Others to Join
3. If prompted, set a Wi-Fi Password

Step 3: Configure APN for Hotspot (If Required)

If your eSIM provider specifies an APN, apply it here. For our eSIMs, the APN is always plus.

1. Open Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data).
2. Under Cellular Plans, select your eSIM.
3. Tap Cellular Data Network.
4. In Personal Hotspot APN, enter plus (all lowercase, no spaces).
5. Leave Username and Password blank.

Android

Step 1: Set Up APN (If Required)

Before enabling tethering, configure your APN. For our eSIMs, the APN is always plus.

1. Open Settings (swipe down and tap the gear icon).
2. Tap Network & Internet > SIMs & Network (or Mobile Network) > Access Point Names.
3. Select Add (or edit an existing entry).
4. Enter a Name (e.g., "Skendy eSIM") and set the APN to plus (all lowercase, no spaces).
5. Save your changes.

If you're unsure about APN settings, refer to your eSIM installation instructions. The APN should be plus.

Step 2: Enable Hotspot & Tethering

1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Hotspot & Tethering.
2. Tap Wi-Fi Hotspot and switch it ON.
3. When prompted, set a Network Name (SSID) and Password.

Additional Notes

Hotspot availability may vary by eSIM provider or plan. Some carriers restrict tethering to manage network resources or plan limits.

Footnotes

1. APN stands for Access Point Name, which defines the gateway between your device and the internet. For your eSIM, this value is plus.