Connecting to Internet Through I-Phone -- Possible?

[1st MacBook]

I am a first time MacBook Pro user. I bought this laptop for my business and, when on travel, will need to connect my laptop to the Internet wirelessly.

Can I connect my MacBook to the Internet through my I-Phone? Will I need to add software to one or both systems (I-Phone and MacBook) to do this?

As a backup, are there any pay-as-you-go aircards that actually work on a Mac system? I have heard/read negative things about the Virgin Mobile Aircard. Bottom line is that I need reliable connectivity on occasion, thus I do not need a 1 or 2 year contract.

I am located on the East Coast, if this helps.

Thanks!

 

[mZex]

Is this what you mean?

http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3gs/tethering.html

Although i'm not sure if the US gets it

 

[GGJstudios]

... Although i'm not sure if the US gets it

If you read the link you posted, you'd be sure:

"Tethering is not currently offered in the U.S. and some other countries."

 

[pratap21]

You can tether on At&T with the right 'hacks'

http://richardlai.xanga.com/704930537/enable-tethering-on-iphone-30---too-easy-worldwide-carriers/

 

[sushi]

I am a first time MacBook Pro user. I bought this laptop for my business and, when on travel, will need to connect my laptop to the Internet wirelessly.

I would suggest looking the Verizon MiFi.