Note: You can only share your mobile data connection (and not a Wi-Fi connection) using the Personal Hotspot feature. If you’re already connected to a Wi-Fi network, your device will switch to mobile data when you turn on your Personal Hotspot. If you’ve got a data plan with your mobile carrier, you can share your connection with any device via Wi-Fi, USB or Bluetooth.
While my iPhone comes to my rescue almost daily with handy information, directions and useful apps, the main reason why I don’t leave home without it is because it also packs a personal hotspot so I can get online with my other devices, like my laptop and Wi-Fi-only tablet.