Set up a Nomad hotspot
| Device | Steps |
|---|---|
| iPhone | Confirm Nomad is active for data → Settings > Mobile Data > Personal Hotspot > Allow Others to Join |
| Samsung | Choose Nomad under SIM manager → Connections > Mobile Hotspot and Tethering > turn on Mobile Hotspot |
| Pixel/Android | Set Nomad as mobile data → Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering > turn on Wi-Fi hotspot |
Set a strong password before connecting a laptop. A travel hotspot is useful, but an open one is an invitation for every person in the café to join your data plan.
Pick the data size before checkout. Use ESIMDUDE15 for 15% off eligible plans.
Budget data like a remote traveller
| Use | Typical risk to your allowance |
|---|---|
| Email, docs and messaging | Low |
| Maps, browsing and light video calls | Medium |
| Long video calls, cloud sync, updates | High |
| Streaming or sharing a laptop with several devices | Very high |
Pause cloud-photo backup and operating-system updates on the tethered device. Download heavy files on hotel Wi-Fi. A 10GB plan can feel generous on a phone and tiny when a laptop silently starts syncing a library. Running low anyway? See how to add more data.
Fix a hotspot that will not connect
First confirm Nomad itself has working mobile data. Then toggle the hotspot off/on, restart the phone, and reconnect from the laptop. If it is slow, move location and disconnect other devices. Nomad says it cannot guarantee hotspot performance in every device/network combination.
If you have no cellular data at all, follow Nomad eSIM not working before blaming hotspot. The issue may simply be the wrong data line or roaming setting.
Coupon: Pick the data size before checkout, then use
ESIMDUDE15for 15% off eligible Nomad plans. A discount does not make an undersized remote-work plan sufficient.
FAQ
Can Nomad eSIM share data with a laptop?
Yes. Nomad says tethering lets users share data with laptops, tablets and phones, subject to device/network conditions.
Is hotspot guaranteed on Nomad?
No. Nomad says it works with most eSIMs but stability can vary by device, region, congestion and local network.
Does hotspot use extra data?
It uses the same plan allowance. The laptop can use data far faster than a phone, especially for updates, video calls and cloud backups.
Bottom line
Nomad hotspot is great as a travel backup, not a licence to forget Wi-Fi. Test it before you need it and budget the data for the laptop, not only the phone.
Checked against Nomad's official hotspot/tethering guidance on 19 July 2026.