So now in 2025 is there any way left to avoid using my cellular plan’s hotspot data on any of these routers? Or basically all options are gone now.
Hi
I believe you’re using tethering rather than a cellular router?
Essentially yes—Android and iOS create separate APN Context for tethering/hotspot, which are counted toward hotspot data usage.
Even with a cellular router, it can still be difficult to bypass certain carriers’ strict policies.
Some carriers also use DPI to detect whether traffic originates from multiple devices.