Android mobile devices can use and connect to the internet using a few different methods described in the infographics below.

Method 1: Connect via Wi-Fi

A Wi-Fi connection does not use any data from your phone plan; depending on your area and service provider, Wi-Fi connections are usually fast. 

See infographic below for a step-by-step description of how to connect to the internet using Wi-Fi:

Method 2: Connect via mobile Data

Android devices can connect to the internet with data, but the speed and quality depends on your provider plan and network connection.

See infographic below describing the process of how to connect to the internet by using your mobile data:

Method 3: Connecting via a Hotspot

If you need to use the internet on your laptop, you can use your phone's data to create a hotspot for it. This will turn your data into an accessible internet connection for the other device. 

See infographic below describing the process of how to use your phone to create a hotspot to access the internet: