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Re: Trace-Back on phones

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From: 4237
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 1989 14:44
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In article <1732@limey> sheriffp@limey (Peter Sheriff) writes:
>isn't one I know about. I am now working on the development of one of
>the latest C.O.s and again, this "feature" is not on the list. If
>anyone knows any different please tell me and I will talk to the
>designers here and get our system updated.

I believe the reference is to the out of band info in SS7 (signaling
system seven).  I don't know of Canadian plans, but SS7 will eventually
become widespread in the US, and allow features like automatic number 
identification, call traceback and screening and other goodies.
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Subject: Re: Trace-Back on phones
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Date: 21 Dec 89 14:44:06 GMT
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