To improve performance and keep up with the latest trends, users tend to upgrade their smartphones every 2 or 3 years. Getting new gear is super easy (if you can afford it), but getting rid of your excess equipment can be a real challenge.

Let's take advantage of your unwanted equipment!

If you have an old mobile phone sitting around in your storage room, please don't throw it out in the trash. Instead, you can prolong its lifecycle by turning it into a mobile hotspot.

Yes, you can buy a dedicated mobile hotspot device, but using your unwanted smartphone can be an excellent alternative to minimize e-waste, save money, and keep the environment clean from hazards.

What is a hotspot? As its name suggests, a mobile hotspot is a personal access point that enables users to stay connected to the internet from anywhere there's a wireless connection.

Why do I need a mobile hotspot? When you travel or your internet goes down, a powerful mobile hotspot can provide enough data for you to keep working, studying, or reading a book. Additionally, you can share the hotspot with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Keep in mind that adding 5G speeds is a serious advantage. While 5G-capable phones can supercharge your hotspot with enough data and speed (even to rival your office Wi-Fi), this mobile network technology is only available in a few countries.