There were several reports yesterday from the bloggers that there is NO tethering with the iPhone. You can use your BB as a 'modem' for your laptop should you need a connection away from wired or wireless internet access.
IPhone 3G: No Tethering for iPhone 3G
No tethering for iPhone 3G - The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)
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