Unblock incoming calls to Toll Free #'s

[Latvia1]

Is it possible to automatically unblock a incoming call to your toll free #. I heard that you are allowed to do this because the toll free # is being paid for by our company. I know this is not possible if they call your DID. I am in California if this makes a difference. If this is possible what would be the steps to move forward. Thanks in advance.

 

[telemarv]

toll free numbers and the area they serve are set by your telco. Contact them to arrange the that the area the calls orginates from are allowed to call your toll free number.

 

[acewarlock]

Are you talking about caller ID?

 

[Latvia1]

Yes I am talking about caller ID. I should of been a little clearer. I know a lot of home #'s are blocked automatically and I would like to unblock these call to see their caller id's. Thanks.

 

[telemarv]

You can't override CLID blocking

 

[luv2ski]

i believe you can deny them the ability to call unless they unblock but again that would be thru the provider not the onsite sytem

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[jgideon]

The number that the owner of a 8XX number can see is actually the ANI, not the CLID. Although, for a call from a POTS number (i.e. typical house to a toll-free number) the ANI and CLID are generally the same.

If the toll-free carrier converts the ANI to become the CLID/CPN (Calling Party Number) when they send the call to you, then it should be visible. Have you asked the toll-free provider if they can deliver the ANI as CallerID for you?

How are these toll-free calls being delivered to your Norstar? Are they on a dedicated T1, a dedicated PRI, a local PRI, or local CallerID lines?

 

[Latvia1]

The calls are coming in on a PRI. To Norstar and Meridian PBX's I will check with the Telco. Thanks