why iphone has hotspot enabled and connected by other devices but still showing connected to wifi

Today I noticed that, while iphone provides hotspot to other devices, but in wifi page it still shows connected to the previous connected wifi. So is the connected device getting internet thru hotspot from 5G or thru this wifi? or connected device is getting 5G while iphone itself is getting internet from this previous connected wifi?

Posted on Oct 15, 2023 12:10 PM

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Oct 16, 2023 12:48 PM in response to rockman44413

Hello rockman44413,


Devices connected to the Personal Hotspot on your iPhone would be sharing the cellular data connection of your iPhone. Additionally:


If other devices have joined your Personal Hotspot using Wi-Fi, you can use only cellular data to connect to the internet from the host device.


You can also find those details in this resource: How to set up a Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


Hopefully that helps to address your inquiry.


Take care.

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