Personal Hotspot in iOS 4.3 works on iPhone 3GS

Personal Hotspot actually works on iPhone 3GS, just not the wireless connect option. That is only available on the iPhone 4.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYLGA-5cbNg

"HotSpot" connection to a single device (aka tethering) via Bluetooth or USB has been possible with the iPhone 3GS for 1½ years...

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