Thanks Steve! I'll try this stuff. >> I had this problem for a long time. I had it almost every time I used >> dial-up, particularly from airplanes. Then I discovered the freeware >> app "end hanging disconnect" for OS X It didn't work for me at first. >> It didn't work for me after an upgrade. It did finally do the job >> after another upgrade and I am now VERY pleased. I used to be very >> disgusted when there was NO way to disconnect a modem call without >> restarting. After all, we can always hang up a phone and get a dial >> tone eventually, right? >>