Can a Mac act as a 3G to wifi bridge?

If a MacBook Pro is connected to the internet using a 3G dongle, can internet sharing allow a wifi connection to an iPad? I'm still debating whether to get a Wifi only iPad.

Works like a charm, You set it up under sharing preferences. I have done this a number of times. This method also works for sharing a hard wired ethernet connection on the Mac via WiFi to the iPad. This is great for hotels, and also for people who do not have a wireless router at home, but have cable or DSL direct to their computer. I also have a few friends who have hardwired Macs and also B/G Routers. They are able to use the Mac Sharing to get N WiFi connectivity.
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