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Why is a SIM card required to create a Wi-Fi hotspot on a phone?

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I [read](https://i.sstatic.net/kZ95NTkb.png) > No SIM card > > Insert a SIM card to use Mobile Hotspot and other tethering options. Why is a SIM card required to create a Wi-Fi hotspot on a phone? I have a Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra running Android 13.
Asked by Franck Dernoncourt (3414 rep)
Sep 23, 2025, 07:54 PM