How to use dial up in Italy?

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martox45

Here's a few links for yr choice:

http://italy.dialer.net/
http://european.dialer.net/
http://www.thelist.com/countrycode/39/dialup/

Also read these tips

Before leaving, make sure that yr computer is updated with the latest security and virus patches.
You know what equipment you need to connect to the electrical system.
There are two components to provide external power to your device: adapters and transformers. The adapter is the plug, adapting the prongs on a standard U.S. three-pronged power cord to match the prongs required by the local outlets. The transformer changes the local voltage to that required by your computer.

Italy has a differently shaped plugs , so you will need to buy an adapter. Italy's voltage is 230V.

U.S. outlets are 120V. Most new devices (phones and laptops) can handle the different voltage rates, but some devices only work on the U.S. standard of 120V. Check your device to see what voltage range it handles. Most transformer blocks will have an "Input" line that defines its voltage capacity. For example, "Input: 100 - 240V" means that it will work on voltages from 100V to 240V. If your transformer can't handle the different voltage, you'll need to purchase a voltage converter. You can find world regional voltage converters power packs at various vendors. For example, on the Teledapt site, you can click on the Regional Phone and Power link.

To connect to Internet most laptops have both wifi (802.11) and wired ethernet ports that can be used in many hotels and convention centers around the world. There are basic instructions for configuring wireless networking for Windows XP, Windows ME and Apple Macintosh computers. While this information is targeted towards UW networks, it is applicable to other wifi networks as well.

There are other alternatives if neither wireless nor ethernet service is available.

Hot spots
Aircard
Dial-up
Hot Spots: A number of service providers offer hot spots, you can use their hot spots as part of your service. Check your provider for service area availablity (Cingular, T-Mobile) href="https://selfcare.hotspot.t-mobile.... Hot-Spot service is available at many retail locations. Many airports also offer wireless services, usually pay as you go.

Aircard: Most cellular service providers now support aircards from one or more vendors. An aircard fits into a laptop's PC card slot, and provides internet access via the cellular phone network. You can get current information by calling a cellular provider (Cingular, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon) or by searching their web site for the terms "aircard", "pc card" or "cellular pc".

Dial-up: You will need an adapter to convert the Italian phone plug into one that your modem line can use.

You can purchase one on the Teledapt site, under the Regional Phone and Power link. There are several ways to use dial-up service:

Prior to leaving the U.S., you can download the UWICK, which will install a modem dialer on your desktop. To reach the modem pool at the UW, you'll need to configure a dial-up option to use the following sequence:

00 + 1 + 206 812 5590

When dialing, commas create a "pause" of 1 or 2 seconds. This allows for the time needed to make the various connections. In the case above, your dialing sequence might look like this:

00 ,,,1 888 812 5590

You will incur long distance charges for the overseas-to-US portion of the call.

You may be able to use a prepaid international calling card, and configure the above stream to use the correct sequence of numbers. This would limit the overseas-to-US charges to whatever the per-minute rate on the card is.

You can connect to a dial-up service. Some examples of dial-up service include:

My Travel Access
Tempest Telecom

for more info
http://www.washington.edu/computing/global/hp_italy.html

Neil

I agree withe the first answer. But I can add one thing. When you by a voltage converter don't buy the cheap ones at walmart and etc; The best to buy to make sure you dont fry your computer is to contact the maker of your computer or visit their website and get one from the maker of your laptop. The cheap one I bought fried my phone charger but I was lucky and found one in Italy made for my phone by the maker and you could tell it was a better and heavier converter with also a heavy wire. I had no more problems after that.

slump_norimaki

go to www.tiscali.it and create a free account...
obtain a free user name and password (you gain an e-mail account and free webspace too) then
the dial up number of tiscali is 070 4600 000
speed 56Kv90
ciao from italy

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