IMPROVED TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING SPECIAL NUMBER CALLS HAVING GEOGRAPHIC SENSITIVITY

摘要

A system (60) for handling special number calls in a telecommunication netwo rk (114). The network (114) includes an array of switches, junctions, communication channels, customer-operated communication devices and telecommunication service providing stations (Co) connected to facilitate communication among a plurality of stations using a plurality of communicati on milieux. The system (60) includes: at least one special number call processi ng center (62) connected with the network (114); at least one special number answering station (78, 80, 82) connected with the special number call processing (62); and at least one special number action station (76) connect ed with the special number answering station (78, 80, 82).