Can I dial an 800 number from my laptop computer to get stock market data when in London, Paris, Lucerne, and Rome? If I can do it, will this be a long distance call or a free call as it is in the United States? <BR> <BR>

Hi, Dennis, <BR>"800" numbers are only accessible from within the US (or sometimes all of N. America,) but not Europe. <BR>Some of the brokerages, etc., may have free lines within the UK or France, for instance - you should check with your brokers. Of course all the web-based firms are accessible once you get an access number for an internet connection.

John, <BR> <BR>Thanks for your reply. When you say that 800 numbers are not accessbile from Europe, does this mean that I won't be able to connect at all? Or will I be able to connect but will be charged a fee? <BR> <BR>Dennis <BR>

I can't say if this is universal, but I've never been able to connect with any 800 number from Europe. I don't think the tarriff allows it. <BR>Why not call the companies in question and ask them?

Dennis: There was a thread in either rec.travel.europe or rec.travel.air about calling 800 numbers from Europe. I *seem* to recall someone stated there is a number you call in the US that can connect you to the 800#'s. Of course it's a toll call and *might* be thru a specific phone co. (ATT, MCI, etc). Try posting on those NG's. HTH Regards, Walter <BR>