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They've discontinued the 3G e-ink Nook, so I doubt you'll see a NC with 3G, unless they ink a monthly fee type deal with a cell company.
I think they figure you can either use wi-fi, or stop in at a B&N store and use their wi-fi, if for some reason you can't configure wi-fi at your house. The only real reason for 3G on the Kindle (and the Nook) IMO was because it was idiot-proof - no knowledge needed.
That said, you can tether the NC to a phone that broadcasts infrastructure-mode wi-fi tethering. I'm on the $25/mo Virgin mobile unlimited data/text/300 min plan, and my LG Optimus V works great for this.
Non-infrastructure (adhoc) tethering can be done, but that requires rooting and a special script to switch wireless drivers when you want to do it.
My wife liked the Kindle 3G for doing quick internet in a pinch, but I haven't seen her use it since she got the Optimus V along with me.
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