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

[Steven Ringwald]

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