Tethering a G4 with a Verizon phone or software

I have an old but faithful G4 powerbook with OSX 10.4 and I'm paying Verizon a bundle every month for my phone plus for a wireless access device. Actually the rep who sold me my Motorola Q told me it would tether as a modem to my G4, but the software wasn't made available.
Someone led me to another company that does this, but they just emailed me and said they only work with newer Macbooks.
I have to have Verizon cell service because I'm in a very remote desert location and all the other servers don't do as well out here (otherwise I would have gotten an iPhone). BTW, my access card works great out here. I need it because there is no cable or DSL service in our community. (We're lucky to have water and electricity.)
By any chance does someone know of a Verizon phone or software that will let me tether for Internet service?

Say you were to jailbreak your phone. Not recommended by Apple, but definitely not illegal to do as well.
An app called MyWi4.0 sets up the phone to be a wifi hotspot or even a tethered modem. It costs around $20, a one time fee..
Don't do this if you aren't on unlimited data, or suffer more consequence than just a voided warranty (jailbreaking).

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