In the present invention, the end office doesn’t participate in the traffic statistics relating to the traffic flow of the local network any longer.

A call is received for processing at a telephone network central office (43) that is local to the call origination location.

Plural sensors and instruments couple to the local central processor, and are controlled over the internet.

External hardware couples to the local central processor via an inter integrated circuit interconnection system.

The system includes a UE, a LE and multiple LMUs.

A web browser interfaces with a communications system to exchange data with the local central processor.

A central location of a telephone switching system (12) is placed where favorable local exchange tariffs are available.

The present invention relates to a procedure for ensuring the activation of a V5 interface formed between a local exchange and an access node.

Outgoing calls (33) will be set up directly to the public telephone net work (5) via a local exchange (7) assigned to the base station.

Method in a telecommunication network where a subscriber calls a freephone number which is recognised at the local exchange and forwarded/connected to the SSP of the transit exchange.

For instance, on occurrence of a local exchange failure, it is known to apply control such as route gapping and code blocking.

A node (2) and a local exchange (1) communicate with each other over a V5.2 interface created in response to instructions prepared by a computer (22).

In the invention, a message containing information regarding a call in hold state is sent from a local exchange to a telecommunication terminal.

The maximum distance between the subscriber and the local exchange must not exceed 5 km.

An access network adapted to be coupled to a local exchange over a high-speed link is provided.