Turn your Phone to a WiFi HotSpot

I’ve been using JoikuSpot for some time now and it’s been one of the most useful apps on my mobile phone to date. The app basically turns your phone into a WiFi hotspot running on 3G internet.

All you need to do is install JoikuSpot on your phone, run the app and select which internet connection to use (i.e. 3G). That’s it — it will then use the built-in WiFi of your phone to turn itself as an access point.

I’ve posted another tutorial here before on how to share 3G internet of your laptop to other devices via WiFi but that requires your phone to be connected via Bluetooth or USB to your laptop. With JoikuSpot, the phone itself becomes the wireless access point.

joikuspot

The JoikuSpot Light version is free but has limited features — only supports http/https protocol. The Premium edition is only â‚¬7 euros (down from â‚¬25) and has full functionality and security features.

joikuspot

The only drawback with the software is that only Nokia models are supported (or phones running Symbian v3 OS). I was hoping they’ve also do one for the iPhone, WinMo and Android. Download the lite version here.

There’s another one called Walking Hotspot but they’ve already discontinued offering a trial version so you need to buy the license before trying it out.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

48 Comments

MoNcHeE says:

15 years ago

I have also been using Jokiuspot for a while now sa N5800 ko, and yes, super useful nga nito :)
Sana nga lang may unlimited internet subscriptions na rin sa globe para mas ma-sulit ko ‘tong application na ‘to ^^
http://monchee.me/
- Reply
MoNcHeE says:

15 years ago

I have also been using Jokiuspot for a while now sa N5800 ko, and yes, super useful nga nito :)
Sana nga lang may unlimited internet subscriptions na rin sa globe para mas ma-sulit ko ‘tong application na ‘to ^^
- Reply
Reel Advice says:

15 years ago

Nice concept! How’s the performance of the application? is it stable?
- Reply
Carlo Dimaandal says:

15 years ago

I’ve read about this waaay back – concept period pa lang ata. Didn’t know it materialized already. Hope its good though.
- Reply
luiboowee says:

15 years ago

I think I know the answer but I’m asking anyways. Does your Nokia phone needs to have both 3G and WiFi for you to be able to turn it into a WiFi Hot Spot?
- Reply
Abe Olandres says:

15 years ago

@rell advice – very stable. The phone tends to become hot since it’s running 3G and WiFi at the same time.

@luiboowee – WiFi is a must but 3G can be substituted by GPRS or just EDGE.
- Reply
LunaTech says:

15 years ago

its a really cool app. sana nga lang may app nito para sa iphone.. by the way sir yuga, congrats at na feature ka sa TV Patrol last night. im happy that i am a fan of yours…
- Reply
xpactor says:

15 years ago

globe has one. you need to pay a one time fee of 300 pesos to use it though. is globe using joikuspot too? samsung phones are also supported in the list.

http://web.portal.globe.com.ph/globe/pmsdata.html?758758766:target=globeweb/apps/faq.html&code=FA000000093
- Reply
xpactor says:

15 years ago

just found at the answer to my query lol.

Globe Telecom launches Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi
–
2009-11-27 – Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi, based on JoikuSpot, offers 1-click mobile as a wireless 3G modem. Globe Tattoo Wi-Fi is offered to Globetel customers at Philippines via Globe online channel. JoikuSpot spreads rapidly across markets via increasing number of innovative network operators. JoikuSpot complements USB modem access to wireless 3G, enabling on-demand internet via mobile phone. JoikuSpot can be customized under operators own brand and network. Click here for more information of operator JoikuSpot customization. Click here for list of JoikuSpot operator references.
- Reply
Andew Mercado says:

15 years ago

In Addition, JOIKUSOFT Co. who develops JOIKUSPOT has new innovative software solution called JoikuBoost, which enhances the mobile internet connection speed of JoikuBoost-enabled devices.

JoikuBoost improves mobile internet connection speed by wirelessly combining 3G data connections between multiple mobile phones in multiple operator 3G networks. The actual internet speed multiplies as the data bits transported in a JoikuBoost WiFi network simultaneously flow through multiple operator 3G networks.

JoikuBoost looks for other JoikuBoost users within close proximity. With user permission, JoikuBoost aggregates the 3G data connections over WiFi and creates a larger, unified and shared bit pipe. Multiple JoikuBoost-enabled phones are able to join and create WiFi Share Hubs, providing the ability to create personal 4G Wifi networks over 3G with friends and associates, meanwhile forming an internet connection which boost the mobile internet user experience to a totally new level.
- Reply