Test calling numbers???? 1

[crooter]

I set up VOIP T1 phone and data services for customers. I have to test all their numbers after they have been ported over---local, long distance, International, 911, etc. Does anyone have any good toll free numbers to call for long distance and international call testing?
Thanks

 

[ttech]

Maybe I'm missing something but....

For long distance, you would need to call a long distance number and for International you would need to call an international number.
If you call a toll free number you would be calling a toll free number.

 

[skip555]

being VOIP you would probably have to try every area code and every country code to be sure they where set up correctly

 

[crooter]

I guess I was too vague....TTech--do you call any specific numbers when you are testing for long distance or international, numbers like a Sydney Australia Weather Report or time check or a long distance number that has a recorded message to ensure you hit the mark---something other than the xxx-555-1212. I am sure there are a few numbers that are used. Thanks

 

[skip555]

like a Sydney Australia Weather Report or time check or a long distance number that has a recorded message to ensure you hit the mark---

to be free someone would have to sponsor it , who do you suppose would sponsor a international time and temp ?

picking up the tab so you can verify VOIP

for that matter I think you would be hard pressed to find local time and temp in the US

 

[crooter]

Forget about the VOIP for a moment. You are right Skip555, what was I thinking. It is absolutely wrong to dial toll free numbers with the intent on just testing the line to verify my customers long distance and international are operational---however, if I dial a number that isnt toll free---my customer would recieve the charge on their bill, which I am going step out on a limb and think they would agree to pay the $0.60 or what ever for the minute or less, to ensure their services are working.

Oh, by the way--here is an excerpt from another thread for ANI call back--- I guess its OK for you though.


skip555 (TechnicalUser) 23 Jun 03 15:20
Locally SW fl Verrizon its 954 1114

I use my cell phone with caller id when Im out of the area or working on non telco lines

I also use 800 532 7486 it takes you to a att billing center press 1 it will then give you the number

 

[skip555]

what does ANI have to do with international or long distance calling ?


if you dial a toll free number then you aren't verifying that they can dial a toll number are you ?

 

[SYQUEST]

If I am just checking the lines, I verify the PIC, LPIC, and service codes: x11, 00, 0 etc.

If it is a PBX or hybrid system, I test any restrictions and access codes and in addition to above.

....JIM....

 

[Toni269]

Cooter,

This is what I recommend, (and it's clever too!)
So most of these phone system hardware are manufactured by overseas companies with multiple US offices. Whatever type of system you're installing, why don't you go out to their website and pull down their contact info for both overseas and different US offices. That way when you hear the greeting: "Hello, and thank you for calling Jim Bob's Telecom...." You know you hit the right mark.

There is no way around 911, but when your testing the route path, test with 611 first, second and third - however many times it takes to get it right and when you hit it on the nail (ouch) then repeat just the last process (the one that worked) with 911 and start the conversation with "TEST CALL" so the disbatch person dosen't start sending help. Be sure to verify your physical address as well as the caller ID to make sure it's a DID right back to your office. Sometimes if not configured correctly it will display the telco's BTN that can't be dialed and is of no use in locating you.

 

[crooter]

Thanks Toni

 

[donb01]

You can use 700-555-4141 to check who your long distance vendor is; it is set up for that purpose. When you call the number you will get "Welcome to 'carrier name'" or sometimes just the carrier name.

We have a local number here for time and temp. If you want to use it as a long distance call it is 920-682-8123.

Our 911 center prefers you call the non-emergency number and tell them you will be doing a test call first, then place the 911 call and remind them it is a test. They will usually tell you what number comes up and N&A if it is there.

We also have a local numbe for testing that will say back your number when you call it. I had it written down on a shelf and some butthead removed the shelf before I had a chance to copy it off! Like someone posted above, I know it was a 9xx number, but don't remember it.

 

[crooter]

Thanks -- I like the Time and temp number, that will help greatly---I got a number from Brother to test faxes--and they will fax back a note to you--it is 800-521-2846.

Thanks

 

[bwtc]

In the Boston area, the number to check for local time & temp is 617-637-xxxx -- you can substitute any number for xxxx

 

[grumpyone60]

For LD test numbers, call a friend you know out of state,
For IDDD calls 39.06.69885435