Using USB port for dial up networking with mobile phone?

I am thinking of using my mobile phone as a dial up modem when i am away from home and it uses a data cable to the USB port. is there a way to use the USB port on a Mac as your source for the internet?
Thanks
Jason

well i dont have the cable yet i just was wondering if that would work. Yes it has bluetooth but i was told you cant use the bluetooth for a modem. Dont know why the phone has the option. How would i set up that option?

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