Abstract: This application discloses a network connection method, a related apparatus, and a system. In the method, an electronic device may continuously borrow a network connection capability of another device to continuously access the internet, may temporarily borrow a web capability of another device to access a captive portal wireless network, or may temporarily borrow a network connection capability of another device to activate an eSIM or a blank SIM. According to the method, the electronic device may smoothly connect to the internet by using the network connection capability or the web capability of the another device, and communicate with the internet, to provide various services for a user.