Call blocking override

摘要

The present invention provides a system and a method for managing calls from a calling party to a called party. The method includes receiving, an incoming call designated to arrive at the called party's telephone without ringing the called party's telephone. The method also includes retrieving profile information associated with the called party, wherein the profile information includes quiet time service. Further included in the method are the steps of prompting the calling party to leave a message; and allowing the called party's telephone to ring if the calling party does not wish to leave a message. The call management method of the present invention allows such a barge-through, irrespective of the identity of the calling party.