debian+phosh running on PinePhone

[bcnaz]

   Question regarding using 'Hot Spot' :

  I assumed it was a software problem that is seems to drop my hot spot connection
just seconds after I connect my laptop.

 But I just noticed my mobile data is not working when I attempt to use the browser with the wifi turned off. ?

I copied the Access Points information from the BLU cell phone I removed the sim card from.

Name:  AT&T
APN :   phone

This Pinephone can call out and receive voice calls and it can send and receive texts. 
 (This sim card is still using the same phone number as before)

The BLU cell phone worked great for mobile data and hot spot connections.

Am I missing something ? 
  
              or is this operating system just not quite ready yet ?

Thanks !