
Even if it does work now, it might not continue to in the future. A single third-party app does not always work on every phone. You have a few options for bypassing the carrier block and one of them includes using a third-party app. If you get an error message when trying to tether that says “Account not set up for tethering” it means your carrier has blocked it. Carriers, in general, expect to be paid an additional fee if you want to use your phone’s data connection to access the Internet from a laptop, tablet, or another device. But some carriers block this feature, which is available on every Android phone if you buy your phone directly from them.

Being able to tether your phone’s internet when you’re out somewhere with no Wi-Fi can be a lifesaver. While it is not a problem in most parts of the world, sharing your data connection is not as simple or free in some parts such as the United States.
