摘要 |
A communication system (10) includes a database (12) storing an identification code (52) in a database record (50). Each identification code (52) is associated with a respective party (54) and is independent of a particular type of communication medium. The database (12) also stores information including options (58) set by a first party (54) indicative to how communications addressed to the first party (54) is to be handled. Service provider equipment is configured to automatically handle a communication intended for a party (54) according to the instructions (58) set by the party. |