Why can't I connect when I'm in Rome?

[Clovis]

I have a Toshiba Portege, Windows XP and AOL.  I know connecting in Europe on a dialup is possible, because I've done it before, in Paris and in Venice.  But in Rome, after one step -- initializing modem -- my modem reads a busy signal.  I have told it to ignore dial tone -- nothing.  I have typed in a comma to pause it -- nothing.  I have checked the access numbers.  They're good.  

In short, I can't get on line.  I'm in the States now, but moving to Rome soon.  HELLLLPPP!!!

[rejetto]

try X3 in additional modem settings
in italy you can get several free dialup service, they work fine, and you only have to pay for a normal phone call.

this is O.T., just moving