Personal Hotspot
Why does it say set up personal hotspot?
Hotspot requires permission from your cellular carrier. Presumably that’s where you’re being directed. This capability may add charges to your cellular plan.
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When I press that it says to either call or go to the website but none of those things actually set up a hotspot
You are being offered the option to set up a Personal Hotspot should you choose to do so.
Personal Hotspot