Trunk Routing Attribute Entry

Each Trunk Routing Attribute Entry object is a child of a Trunk Routing Attribute Set object.

Each object defines a single attribute (consisting of a type and a value) that may be added to the routing request during the number validation process.


Note that when the grandparent Config Set is active, this object cannot be modified; all fields are read only and all actions are disabled. You must deactivate the grandparent Config Set before you can modify the object.

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Parameter

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Description
Attribute type Change Type of the attribute defined in this object. See the description of each Attribute value parameter below for more details of each attribute type. Values:
  • ANI II digits (North America only)
  • Area code dialed
  • Called address complete
  • Called address scope
  • Called address type
  • Country code length
  • FGD carrier ID (North America only)
  • FGD carrier dialing allowed (North America only)
  • FGD carrier requirement (North America only)
  • Call hold allowed
  • Operator call
  • Priority call
  • Region code (North America only)
  • Release control mode (UK only)
  • Restricted line 950 call (North America only)
  • Routing control (UK only)
  • Signal access signaling for operator call (North America only)
  • Signaling FGD carrier ID (North America only)
  • Test call
  • Announcement ID
  • Announcement Parameter 1
  • Announcement Parameter 2
  • Transit Network ID (North America only)
  • Call type (North America only)
  • Dialed prefix (North America only)
  • Allowed dialing pattern (North America only)
  • Dialing pattern (North America only)
  • Allowed carrier call type (North America only)
  • Carrier call type (North America only)
  • Carrier type (North America only)
  • Use modified operator NOA encoding (North America only)
  • Use operator requested NOA encoding (North America only)
  • Calling category
  • UK call type (UK only)
  • Customer announcement ID
Attribute value - ANI II digits Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - area code dialed Change Indicates whether an area code was dialed as part of the called number. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Area code dialed. Values:
  • Unknown (default)
  • Not applicable
  • Not dialed
  • Dialed
Attribute value - called address scope Change Area within which the called address is unique. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Called address scope. Values:
  • Unknown (default)
  • International
  • National
  • Subscriber
  • No number
  • UK specific
Attribute value - called address type Change Address type of the called address. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Called address type. Values:
  • E.164 (default)
  • Dialed digits
Attribute value - country code length Change Length of the country code for an international call. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Country code length. The default is 0. Range : 0 - 3
Attribute value - FGD carrier ID Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - FGD carrier dialing allowed Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - FGD carrier requirement Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - call hold allowed Change Indicates whether holding this call is allowed. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Call hold allowed. Values:
  • No (default)
  • Yes
Attribute value - operator call Change Indicates whether operator involvement is required for this call. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Operator call. Values:
  • No (default)
  • Yes
Attribute value - priority call Change Indicates whether the call requires priority handling. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Priority call. Values:
  • No (default)
  • Yes
Attribute value - region code Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - release control mode Change Specifies the release controlling party for a call. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Release control mode. Values:
  • Calling party (default)
  • Called party
  • Last party
Attribute value - restricted line 950 call Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - routing control Change Indicates how routing retries should be controlled at different levels in the UK network. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Routing control. Values:
  • Alternate routing allowed, continuous routing allowed (default)
  • Alternate routing barred, continuous routing allowed
  • Alternate routing allowed, continuous routing barred
  • Alternate routing barred, continuous routing barred
  • Alternate routing allowed once, continuous routing allowed
  • Alternate routing allowed once, continuous routing barred
Attribute value - signal access signaling for operator call Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - signal FGD carrier ID Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - test call Change Indicates whether the call is a test call. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Test call. Values:
  • No (default)
  • Yes
Attribute value - announcement ID Change Identifies the announcement that is to be played to the subscriber. If no announcement ID is specified, the default announcement associated with the error code will be played. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Announcement ID. Values:
  • None (default)
  • Bad area code
  • Missing area code
  • Unnecessary area code
  • Unnecessary prefix
  • Number disconnected
  • Individual number changed
  • Bad CAC combination
  • Changed CAC
  • Wrong CAC
  • No intraLATA CAC
  • Bad CAC
  • No domestic CAC
  • No international CAC
  • Restricted CAC
  • Prefix required
  • Group number changed
  • Media in use
  • Test tone
Depending on the Announcement ID value, you may need to set up additional Trunk Routing Attribute Entry objects for parameters required by the announcement.
Attribute value - announcement parameter 1 Change Numeric parameter to be included in the error announcement. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Announcement Parameter 1. This attribute is valid only in an Attribute Set that includes the Announcement ID attribute. Specify a string of up to 32 digits. Only ASCII digits 0 - 9 are valid.
Attribute value - announcement parameter 2 Change Numeric parameter to be included in the error announcement. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Announcement Parameter 2. This attribute is valid only in an Attribute Set that includes the Announcement ID attribute. Specify a string of up to 32 digits. Only ASCII digits 0 - 9 are valid.
Attribute value - Transit Network ID Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - call type Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - dialed prefix Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - allowed dialing pattern Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - dialing pattern Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - allowed carrier call type Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - carrier call type Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - carrier type Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - use modified operator NOA encoding Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - use operator requested NOA encoding Change This attribute is not valid in the UK.
Attribute value - calling category Change Calling category for this call. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to Calling category. Values:
  • Normal (default)
  • Emergency
Attribute value - UK call type Change Type of the call being established. This field is visible only if Attribute type is set to UK call type. Values:
  • Unknown (default)
  • Broadband
    Reserved for use by broadband services 092 - 099.
  • Corporate, toll-free
    Corporate toll-free number (typically starting 0500).
  • Corporate
    Corporate number (typically starting 05, except for 0500).
  • Directory enquiries
    Call to directory enquiries (for example 192, 195, or 153).
  • Emergency
    Emergency call (for example 999).
  • International
    International call dialed from the UK.
  • Local
    Local call.
  • Local, non-geographical
    Non-geographic number charged at or below local rates. Typically used for numbers starting with 084, except for a few numbers in the 084 range that are toll-free (for example, unmetered internet access).
  • Mobile
    Mobile phone number (typically starting with 077, 078, or 079).
  • National
    National geographic number.
  • National, non-geographical
    National non-geographic number. Typically used for numbers starting with 087, except for a few numbers in the 087 range that are toll-free (for example, unmetered internet access).
  • Operator
    Operator call (for example 100 or 155).
  • Other carrier
    Access codes for other carriers.
  • Paging
    Paging services number (typically starting with 076).
  • Personal numbering
    "Find-me-anywhere" personal number (typically starting with 070).
  • Premium
    Premium rate number (typically starting with 090 or 091).
  • Repair
    Repair service (for example 151 or 154).
  • Toll-free
    Toll-free number (typically starting 0800).
  • Other
    Any number that does not match one of the categories above.
The default value Unknown can be used as a placeholder value during number validation, but should be replaced by a more specific value before number validation completes. The call will not be routed if this attribute value is set when number validation completes.
Attribute value - customer announcement ID Change Identifies a customer-specific announcement that is to be played to the subscriber. Specify the message number for the appropriate announcement in the customized message catalog file; see the MetaSwitch VP3000: Integration and Customization Manual for more information about customizing announcements.
Requested status Read only Specifies whether an administrator has attempted to enable the Trunk Routing Attribute Entry. Values:
  • Enabled
    The object has been enabled.
  • Disabled
    The object has not been enabled or has been disabled.
Actual status Read only Specifies the current status of the Trunk Routing Attribute Entry. Values:
  • Enabled
    The object has been enabled.
  • Disabled
    The object has not been enabled or has been disabled.

Announcement Parameters

Some announcements played to subscribers require one or more parameters that are inserted into the announcement; for example, an announcement informing the subscriber of an area code change requires a parameter specifying the new area code. Other announcements require no parameters (for example a "number disconnected" announcement). For more information about how parameters are included in announcements, see the MetaSwitch VP3000:Integration and Customization Manual.

If you have set up a Trunk Routing Attribute Entry with Attribute type set to Announcement ID, and the specific announcement ID you have selected requires one or two parameters, any Trunk Routing Attribute Set that includes this Attribute Entry must also include one or two additional Attribute Entries for these parameters. In these entries, Attribute type must be set to Announcement parameter 1 for the first parameter, and Announcement parameter 2 for the second.

In the delivered system, the announcement IDs requiring parameters are as follows. Note that the requirement for parameters with specific announcement IDs may be different if you have customized the announcements as described in the MetaSwitch VP3000:Integration and Customization Manual.

No announcement parameters:
  • Number disconnected
  • Individual number changed
  • Bad CAC combination
  • No intraLATA CAC
  • Bad CAC
  • No domestic CAC
  • No international CAC
  • Restricted CAC
  • Media in use
  • Test tone
One announcement parameter:
  • Bad area code
  • Missing area code
  • Unnecessary area code
  • Unnecessary prefix
  • Changed CAC
  • Wrong CAC
  • Prefix required
Two announcement parameters:
  • Group number changed