Patent ID: 6289088
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: H04M

Abstract:
A method for permitting multiple calls in a toll telecommunications network from a pay telephone comprising the steps of:receiving a first toll-free call in said toll telecommunications network from said pay telephone;determining the identity of a single carrier of said telecommunications network associated with the first toll-free call;completing the first toll-free call to a called party;during processing of the first toll-free call and prior to receiving an indication of a desired termination of a network connection to the pay telephone, providing dial tone for a second call by the single carrier associated with the first call;receiving a second telephone number in said telecommunications network from a caller at said pay telephone;determining the identity of a single carrier associated with the second call;responsive to the identity of the single carrier being the same single carrier for the first and second calls, completing the second call by the single carrier.