How do I limit the maximum digits that can be dialed on a given route?

[dadz]

I have a LCR setup on a CS1000M.

I've recently revamped the previous RLI and added some new routes.

The problem is, with the old setup the users got accustomed to 1+ dialing to access certain local area codes (different carriers). These are now accessible via the new routes.
I now need to deny these users access to the now expensive route, as I use the digit 1 ID and route a toll calls.

What I want to do is prevent users from dialing less than eight (8) digits on the expensive route. Is this doable?

 

[bigindian65]

is this a local route? OCCs can be denied at the C.O. level by your local Telco provider.

Mato' Was'aka

 

[dadz]

bigindian65,

I need to do this on the switch itself.
Though doable, it's impractical to do this via the CO, as there are times when BARS may have to use one of these CO-limited routes for a LD call.

 

[bigindian65]

approved LD doesn't have anything to do with Other Common Carriers. You can have LD just fine, and deny 10-10 etc dialing.

Mato' Was'aka

 

[GHTROUT]

If you want to deny users access to a certain route, you simply raise the FRL or the ENTR on the Route List, so the users you want to limit access cannot meet the restriction requirements. You don't do this by quantity of digits but rather NCOS and FRL. Here is an example:

http://www.ghtrout.com/bars

It sounds like you (dadz) know all this, but maybe the part you're missing is "Digit Manipulation"? The DMI?

Is there a reason you are unable to get BARS to get where you need to be?

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[dadz]

GHTROUT,

Here's my problem.

I have local area codes that coincide with international ones.

For example: NXX 954 (a local call) is pointed at ROUTE 1.

NPA 1954 (intl-bound) calls use ROUTE 4 which is the LD carrier of choice.
However, this carrier can also route calls to the local PSTN.

A typical international call would be dialed 1+954+xxx+xxxx
A local call would be 954+xxxx.

When a misinformed user dials 1+954+xxxx (the old method) the call gets pointed at ROUTE 4 (not good) instead of ROUTE 1 (the preferred route)and is routed "the expensive way".

What I'd like to do is deny calls of less than 11 digits in length (dropped) when this route is selected.

Note: This same user needs to have access to the LD route for international calling purposes, which makes blocking them via FRL impractical.

 

[GHTROUT]

Have you tried adding a "FLEN" to the SPNs in each of your dialing scenarios? I would have to ponder this to be sure it could help, but it might



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[bignose21]

not really doable in routing as it wouldn't matter on the flen if you user only dialled 1945xxxx with a Flen of 11 it would just wait for the end of dial timer then forward the digits it has.