This may be way off topic but I am looking into an alternative to my 3Mb DSL. A new neighbour said he configured his ipad to be a hot spot. I have a WIN10 laptop that I can dedicate to this hot spot but what else do I need besides a service provider and maybe a router.
My newtork is not very big, I have a Smart TV, wireless repeater and a wireless printer. I have 3 PC's/laptops but only one on at a time since I am the only user.
I have Tracfone for my cell service and they do not have hot spot capability. I am not looking to change mobile providers since I rarely use my cell phone now. My Tracfone plan cost $99 per year and I have lots of minutes left so I don't think I can get a better deal than this.
I have looked into both AT&T and Sprint for service and if I don't go overboard it is quite reasonable. I would use it for email, surfing and windows updates. If things are real good I might try Hulu or Apple Play but that is down the road. I have Netflix and Amazon Prime that does not buffer on my 3Mb DSL. My DirecTV does buffer if I want to view video that I missed.

any thoughts?
Regards,
wings515