[asterisk-users] Setting CALLERID on a residential telco line

[hugolivude]

That's what I feared.  I could do it if I had a T1 is that right?

Thanks,
H

On 8/4/06, Steven Ringwald <asric at asric.com> wrote:
> hugolivude wrote:
> > Redhat 9
> > Asterisk - 1.2.7
> > TDM 400 - 1 FXO, 2 FXS
> >
> > I'm using a standard residential PSTN line on my ZAP channel and
> > curious whether I can override the caller ID my telco has for me with
> > one of my choosing.
> >
> > I've tried this:
> >
> > exten => s-ZAP,n,Set(CALLERID(all)=My Name <999-999-999>)
> > exten => s-ZAP,n,Dial(Zap/g2/6137451576)
> >
> > but the callee still sees my telco callerid.  Have I missed something
> > or does the telco ultimately control CallerID on a residential line?
> > It stands to reason it would, but I'm hopeful I'm wrong!!
>
>
> If it is a POTS line, you cannot change the caller*id.
>
> Steve
>
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