ok I can connect using the cu command but that just logs me into the isp and then shows me a load of garbage and then comes up with NO CARRIER, I have 
checked with my ISP if I need to do anything special, will hear back tomorrow probably.


Earlier some guy told me to create two files which look like this

your /etc/ppp/peers/isp file will look LIKE that:
 
dty00 115200 local crtscts
netmask 255.255.255.255
persist noauth nolog defaultroute
noproxyarp
connect "char -t 300 -v -f /etc/ppp/isp.chat"
 
and isp.chat:
 
ABORT "NO CARRIER"
ABORT "VOICE"
ABORT "BUSY"
ABORT "NO DIALTONE"
ABORT "FAX"
"" ATZ
OK ATDTyourispphonenumber
CONNECT


I also have added the line

ppp_peers="/etc/ppp/peers/isp"

in my rc.conf file

How do I start a connection as a daemon so I can then use it?