>>Fabian,
>>
>>Are you saying, until recently, you were only using the 10 digit (999)555-1212 form to dial?
>
>That's correct.
>Minutes ago I also "discovered" a new one... with 1-800 numbers it dials only 6 digits! 1-800 and 2 more (randomly)

Ouch. Getting worse! Get PortMon and see exactly what is sent to the modem to narrow it down...