| 摘要 |
The access network of a telephone network comprising the access network and a core network is configured to respond to transitions detected in one or more access line, between an off-hook state and an on-hook state, by generating signalling traffic towards the core network. The load imposed on network equipment as a result of excessive on/off hook transitions is minimised by monitoring an access line in the access network to detect transitions between the off-hook state and the on-hook state. The transitions detected are counted and the quantity of transitions detected over a time period is determined. Where the quantity exceeds a set level, the access network is reconfigured to inhibit generation of signalling traffic in respect of the access line towards the core network. The invention could be used to deal with fault conditions, such as spurious on/off hook events generated in faulty lines, malicious activity or to police quality of service, such as in the case of a low-cost tariff where the number of call attempts over a set time period is restricted.
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