Communication network with hidden calling number capability

摘要: A method and apparatus are disclosed for delivering calling line information in a manner which preserves the privacy interests of caller while providing useful to called party. The initiates call from terminal communication network. destination central office or other network element receives along with complete number delivers partial party prior connecting call. may include an NPA-NXX portion NPA-NXX-XXXX number, geographical such as state, county, city, township zip code associated line, and/or indication whether is residence, business, pay phone, cellular phone particular source hospital hotel. store full incoming log maintained party, name selected by be number. will then deliver part when subsequent calls placed This allows perform selective screening, transfer functions without ever learning can also direct utilize stored therein initiate return corresponding line.