Tethering iPhone to computer on Wi-Fi - does this use data?

So the internet in my room is terrible, but for some reason my iPhone connects just fine.

When I tether my iPhone (connected to Wi-Fi) to my macbook, the internet works.

Because I'm using Wi-Fi on my iPhone while tethering, is this using data?

Tethering is usually a term for using your cell phone basically as a modem, allowing the connected device (like a laptop) to access the internet using your cell phone's mobile data. If that's what you're doing, then yes you're using your incredibly expensive mobile date to cruise the internet on your laptop

To be certain

open SETTINGS

open CELLULAR

switch off CELLULAR DATA

btw

assuming both your modem and laptop have ethernet ports consider running an ethernet cable to your room

No, it doesn't use any data and also you need to have the best security app do install Leo Privacy and give your device the best app which is now on the second position of US Top Apps.

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