I am not sure I understand...does this mean we cannot connect to the internet via the G1? Or have I misunderstood the term 'tether'?

Yep, just about answered my own question with some more searching, and it doesn't look promising...

I should have paid more attention when pre-ordering...oh well I am not turning back now. I have always been in early, so to speak, so this will be interesting. I don't often connect my N810 to the net using my razr, but it's nice to have that option...