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--- RE: Callback to any number (http://www1.pbxes.com/forum/threadid.php?threadid=1265379888)

Callback to any number

It would be nice to be able to do callback on the number that originated the call and not just on a specific number.

That way one could trigger a callback from a friend's phone when visiting or even, in some countries like UK, a payphone.

Of course PIN code would be needed in that case.

If misuse is a concern it could be done so that one must specify a list of one time PINs that have to be used in order (cannot be reused) and, depending on account type, there could be a limitation to eg. 10 or 20 PINs, which is enough for the casual user making few calls when travelling.

-Nicola

RE: Callback to any number

I have written somewhere here on the forum how it can be done through a webpage.

You would fill in the number you want to receive the callback on, you will get the call and are asked for a pin number. Than would would get a dialtone.

The problem with caller id is that it's not conistant. For example I sometimes have the problem that the number shows +316xxx or 316xx or just 06xxx depening on where I am calling from and to. So it's very difficult to base a callback on this.

Also even if there is no misuse I can just call your number and receive a callback and just wait to get disconnected, in the end it will cost you money.