atl : my ISP is in Brazil, UOL to be precise... but i think the problem is also on the Phone service provider...
:o)

lhoward : thanks man, i'll try this poking techinique!! probably my modem supports the services you mentioned!! thanks!!

steveAZ98 : thanks... == is the desired operator !!
I'm not sure it was a typo, but probably a STUPID and rookie usage of = ... :o)

-jpsama