Can a normal extension be used to access an outside number? 1

[JohnnyMc509]

Hi,
I have several OPX lines from our main location running across town to another building we own. We use the lines to allow the users here at our main building to use 4 digit dialing to access the remote building.
Is there anyway I can program the switch so that when someone dials the 4 digit number the call is send to the 10 digit outside number so that way I can get rid of the OPX lines? We have a Definity G3 with version 8 if thats any help.
Thanks!

 

[mcopini]

Do you have UDP? (Uniform Dialing Plan)
Use that, with aar digit-conversion and analysis and you're finished.
More help? Shout it out!

Good luck. Kind Regards,
Maarten Copini

http://www.effecta.nl

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[janney]

JohnnyMc509, assuming you have Vectoring available you could convert each Ext. to a VDN. (Ensure that the COR on the VDN will allow the external call)

Then create a Vector such as the following:


01 route-to number xxxxxx with cov n if unconditionally
02 stop
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04
05
06
07
08
09
10
11


Command:


*** Don't forget the "9" (or whatever you are using) for an outside call.

Point your VDN to the Vector and the call should be routed externally. Good luck!

 

[98Converter]

Place 4 MCK Call-extenders at the remote end. Then you just need 4 POTS lines there... maybe costly though, haven't checked the prices on them recently. But I think it would be cheaper than 4 OPX lines~

Regards,
Chris