LC Command

Least Cost Routing, LC
Contents
1 General
1.1 What is Least Cost Routing?
1.2 What is the advantage of Least Cost Routing?
1.3 Glossary and acronyms
2 Facilities
2.1 General
2.2 Route selection
2.3 Off-net to on-net conversion
2.4 Addition of prefix "1"
2.5 Deletion of area code
2.6 Off-hook and On-hook queuing
2.7 Expensive Route Warning Tone
2.8 LCR Class of Service
2.9 Dial tone after dialling of LAC
3 Summary
1 General
1.1 What is Least Cost Routing?
Least Cost Routing (LCR) is a function that allows the system to

automatically select the most economical route for an outgoing public call.
1.2 What is the advantage of Least Cost Routing?
- Cost saving Outgoing calls are routed over the cheapest available route.
- Easier for the The user do not himself have to choose the cheapest route. This is instead
user performed automatically by LCR.
1.3 Glossary and acronyms

COS Class of Service
DNT Destination Number Table
ENT External Number Table

ERWT Expensive Route Warning Tone
FDT Fictitious Destination Table

LAC Least Cost Routing Access Code
LCR Least Cost Routing
NLT Number Length Table
OCPT Office Code Prefix Table
RCT Route Choice Table
2 Facilities
2.1 General
In the Least Cost Routing feature there are functions included for:
- Route selection (including Handling of Conflict Numbers and Addition of Own Area
Code)
- Addition of prefix "1".
- Deletion of Area Code.
- Off-hook and On-hook queuing.
- Expensive Route Warning Tone.
- LCR Class of Service.
- Dial tone after reception of LAC.

Users of the LCR-service can be PABX-Operators, Voice and Data
Extensions and Incoming Tie-lines.
2.2 Route selection
The function for route selection is realized by means of a number of analysis

tables. The dialled number is analysed in these tables and the call will be
handled according to the data specified in the tables.
There are five analysis tables, i.e.
External Number Table (ENT).

Number Length Table (NLT).
Destination Number Tables (DNT1 and DNT2).
Fictitious Destination Table (FDT).
The order in which a number is analysed in these tables is shown below.
External Number Table
For each number stated in the External Number Table (ENT) the following
data may be given:
- Number of leading digits to delete.
- Digits to insert at beginning of number.

- Indication whether the number is a conflict number or not (conflict numbers are
numbers with the same leading digits but with different number length, e.g. if both 12
and 123 are valid numbers they are in conflict and a time supervision has to be
performed after the second digit in order to see if any more digits will arrive).
If no match is found for a dialled number in the ENT, the number will next be
analysed in the Number Length Table.
The analysis is described in the flowchart below:
Measure/Question Observation/Comment
1 Is number found in ENT?
2 Is number a conflict number?
3 Start critical timing.
4 Time out? (N means that more

digits arrived before time out.)
5 Delete leading digits.
6 Add digits.
7 Is number still an LCR number?
8 Proceed to analysis in NLT.

Off-net to on-net conversion
The function off-net to on-net conversion is realized by means of the ENT

table. By initiating numbers, that are to be found in the own exchange or
within the private network, as entries in the ENT table LCR has the ability to
convert these numbers to any complete or incomplete internal or external
number.
9 Analyse number.
10 Internal number found?
11 Proceed in flow for call to extension.
12 Proceed in flow for call to external line.
Number Length Table
For each number stated in the Number Length Table (NLT) the following data
may be given:
- Indication whether the number is a conflict number or not.
- Maximum number length.
- Minimum number length.
- Indicator telling if own area code is to be inserted between the LAC and the rest of
the analysed number.
If no match is found for the dialled or rearranged number in the NLT, the
number will next be analysed in the Destination Number Table.
1 Is the number found in NLT?
3 Add digits.
4 Is the number a conflict number?
5 Is minimum number length

reached?
6 Wait for more digits.
7 Start critical timing.
8 Time out? (N means that more

digits arrived before time out.)
9 Own area code to be inserted?
10 Insert own area code after LAC.
11 Number length is set to minimum

number length.
12 Number length is set to maximum

number length.
13 Proceed to analysis in DNT.

14 Own area code to be inserted?
15 Insert own area code after LAC.
16 Number length will be set to the number of

digits received.
17 Proceed to analysis in DNT.
Destination Number Table
The Destination Number Table is divided into two tables, i.e. the Exceptions
Table (DNT1) and the Number Table (DNT2).
The Exceptions Table holds those numbers which are exceptions to the more
general analysis cases which exist in the Number Table. This means that a
number which is to be analysed, is first matched to the numbers in the
Exceptions Table and if found there the Destination Number analysis is
completed. If the number is not found in the Exceptions Table, the Number
Table is tried instead.
For each number stated in the Exceptions (DNT1) and Number (DNT2)
Tables the following data may be given:
- Information whether account code is required or not.
- Index to the Fictitious Destination Table (FDT) where the selected destination code is
stored.
- Indicator telling which Toll Restriction Class of Services that are allowed to complete
the call.
- Information telling what type of external number the dialled (or rearranged) number
is.
- Information about this destination's Call by Call service number.
- Information telling which Transit Network Selection to use for this destination.
- Information telling which local or network operator to access for this destination
(Operator System Access).
1 Number found in Exceptions

Table?
2 Does the Toll Restriction COS

allow the call to be completed?
4 Fetch the destination code from

the Fictitious Destination Table.
5 Add digits.
6 Is account code required?
7 Has valid account code been

dialled?
8 Proceed with external analysis.
9 Drop the call.

10 Number found in Number Table?
11 Use default destination (LIM

data).
12 Does the Toll Restriction COS

allow the call to be completed?
14 Fetch the destination code from

the Fictitious Destination Table.
15 Add digits.
16 Is account code required?
17 Has valid account code been

dialled?
18 Proceed with external analysis.
19 Drop the call.
When the LCR-analysis is completed, the resulting number is analysed in the

external analysis in order to find a Route Choice Table. This RCT contains
one first hand route choice and up to seven alternative route choices.
For each route choice, the following data, among others, are stored:
- Route number.
- Indicator telling if this route choice is marked for threshold 1 or threshold 2 or none
(see chapter for LCR Class of Service).
- Indicator telling if this route choice is marked for sending of Expensive Route
Warning Tone (see chapter for Expensive Route Warning Tone).
Capacities
The maximum number of entries for the different tables are as follows:
Table No. of entries Max. No. of digits per entry
ENT 2000 16
NLT 1000 6
DNT1 5000 16
DNT2 5000 8
FDT 500 -
2.3 Off-net to on-net conversion
LCR has the ability to recognise that a dialled external number is actually an
extension in the own exchange or an extension within the private network.
By using ENT table LCR has the ability to convert any dialled external
number to the corresponding internal or private network number.
2.4 Addition of prefix "1"
(Only for numbering plans of North American type.)
The area where a route terminates may contain office codes (value range 200-
999) which require a "1" prefix. The Office Code Prefix Table stores all the
office codes which require the "1" prefix.
Maximum 15 OCPT:s may exist in the system. More than one route may refer
to the same OCPT.
2.5 Deletion of area code
On a route basis it is possible to specify the area code in which the route
terminates. When a call is placed over that route and the dialled area code is
the same as the area code of the route, the dialled area code is deleted.
2.6 Off-hook and On-hook queuing
Off-hook queuing is applicable in connection with LCR when congestion has

occurred in searching for a free trunk in the selected Route Choice Table.
The user's LCR Class of Service (see below) determines whether Off-hook
queuing is applicable when a certain threshold level in the Route Choice Table
has been reached.
When a threshold is reached where Off-hook queuing is forced on the user,

the system will discontinue the searching for a free trunk. After receiving the
last digit, the user will queue towards the first hand choice route. A time
supervision is started and the user will receive queue tone.
If a trunk in the first hand choice route becomes free during the queuing, the
queue tone is interrupted and the trunk seized. If instead the user requests On-
hook queuing during the queuing, the Off-hook queuing will be interrupted
and an ordinary Call-back to the first hand choice route established.
If time out occurs, a search for a free trunk will begin from the bottom of the
RCT up to a level depending on the user's LCR Class of Service.
If no trunk is found, a busy message is returned to the user. The user then has
the possibility to request On-hook queuing, which in that case will be
established towards the first hand choice route.
The capacity for On-hook/Off-hook queuing is 50 simultaneous queuing

missions per LIM.
2.7 Expensive Route Warning Tone
One of the alternative route choices in the RCT may be marked for sending of
Expensive Route Warning Tone. This means that before a trunk is seized in
this or any of the following alternatives a tone must be sent to the user
indicating that a trunk in an expensive route will be used for routing of the
call. This tone will be sent for a preset number of seconds during which time
the user has the possibility to interrupt the further routing of the call.
2.8 LCR Class of Service
The user's LCR Class of Service determines how far in the RCT that the
routing may advance. The meaning of the different values are shown below:
LCR
Meaning
COS
0 Allowed to use all routes up to threshold 1.

1 Allowed to use all routes up to threshold 2.
However, the routes after threshold 1 may only be used after a preset Off-hook
queuing time.
2 Allowed to use all routes.
However, the routes after threshold 2 may only be used after a preset Off-hook
queuing time.
3 Allowed to use all routes.
2.9 Dial tone after dialling of LAC
As an option it is possible to send dial tone to the user after reception of the
dialled Least Cost Routing Access Code.
3 Summary
The feature Least Cost Routing is a function for automatic selection of the
most economical route for an outgoing call.
The function is fully realized in software and is introduced into the system by
means of addition of a number of program units.
Contents
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Space Requirements
1.3 Technical data
1.4 Environmental requirements
2 Aids
2.1 Tools
2.2 Documents
3 Preparations
4 Delivery method
5 Unpacking
6 Mounting
7 Power equipment
8 Earthing
9 Cabling
10 Post installation measures

1 General
1.1 Scope
No external hardware equipment need to be connected to the exchange when

introducing the function for Least Cost Routing. Instead a number of new
program units have to be loaded into the exchange.
1.2 Space Requirements

LRH 50 kByte
LRP1 39 kByte
LRP2 32 kByte
LRP3 146 kByte
LRP5 4 kByte
LRP6 127 kByte
LRP7 83 kByte
QMP 80 kByte
1.3 Technical data
1.4 Environmental requirements
2 Aids
2.1 Tools
I/O terminal.
2.2 Documents
See operational directions for LOADING
3 Preparations
Ensure that sufficiently memory space exist in all LIMs.
4 Delivery method
This optional facility is delivered as a number of program units which are
included on the media for the application system.
5 Unpacking
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6 Mounting
The following program units must be loaded into the exchange:
LRH in one LIM in the exchange
LRP1 in all LIMs in the exchange

(only when numbering plans of North American type are used)
QMP in all LIMs in the exchange
These program units are all included on the above mentioned media.
For information on how to load additional program units into an exchange, see
operational directions for LOADING.
7 Power equipment
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8 Earthing
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9 Cabling
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10 Post installation measures

Make a system dump and verify the function according to installation test
instructions for LEAST COST ROUTING.
Contents
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Glossary
2 Prerequisites
3 Aids
4 References
5 Procedure
6 Execution
6.1 Test that program units have been loaded and started
6.2 Test of the function of the units
7 Termination
1 General
1.1 Scope
The feature Least Cost Routing (LCR) allows the system to select the most
economical route for an outgoing public call.
LCR performs analysis of the dialled number including the LCR access code
(LAC) and attempts to route the call over the most economical route based on
the following:
- external line availability
- user's LCR COS
- user's TCD category
At installation of the feature, a number of program units are added to the

system.
In order to test that these units have been loaded and started and are
functioning properly some data are set in the different units and it is checked
that the commands are executed correctly and that the desired routing function
is performed.
1.2 Glossary
COS Class of Service
LAC Least Cost Routing Access Code
LCR Least Cost Routing
RCT Route Choice Table
TCD Trunk Call Discrimination
2 Prerequisites
Installation in accordance with installation instructions for LEAST COST
ROUTING must be completed before the testing starts.
3 Aids
I/O terminal.
4 References
In these installation test instructions references are made to the following
documents:
Installation Instructions Least Cost Routing
Operational Directions Least Cost Routing

Number Analysis
Route Data
Command description Least Cost Routing, LC
Number Analysis, NA
Route Data, RO
Parameter Descriptions Least Cost Routing
Number Analysis
Route Data
5 Procedure
First a test is performed by means of initiating data in or printing data from
the different added program units and thereby confirming that these have been
loaded and started.
A second test is performed by means of initiating data in the LCR analysis

tables and checking that the routing functions behave correctly after these
initiations.
6 Execution
6.1 Test that program units have been loaded and started
6.1.1 Test of LRH
Key command LCDDI ;

Check that result TAB MISSING is received.
6.1.2 Test of LRP1
Key command LCDDI :TAB=ENT,ENTRY=91535,TRC=2,PRE=9214;
Check that result EXECUTED is received.
Also key command LCDDI :TAB=FDT,FRCT=63,PRE=13;
6.1.3 Test of LRP2
Key command LCDDI :TAB=NLT,ENTRY=902,MIN=9,MAX=12;
6.1.4 Test of LRP3
Key command
LCDDI :TAB=DNT1,ENTRY=9213714491,TRC=1,FRCT=63,PRE=01,BTO
N=4,OSA=31;
6.1.5 Test of LRP5
(This test is valid only if LRP5 is loaded.)
Key command LCOPI :OCPT=1,OC=207;
6.1.6 Test of LRP6
Key command
LCDDI :TAB=DNT2,ENTRY=9714491,TRC=1,FRCT=63,PRE=01,BTON=
4,OSA=31;
6.1.7 Test of LRP7
LRP7 is tested during the tests of LRP3 and LRP6.

6.1.8 Test of QMP
Key command LCTMP :QINF=Y;
Check that an appropriate printout is received. (See command description for

LEAST COST ROUTING.)
6.2 Test of the function of the units

6.2.1 Test of the LCR function
The execution of the test is described in the following flowchart:
1 Define a Least Cost Routing Access Code

Use command NANSI :NUMTYP=LC,.....;
2 Define a Route Choice Table to be used for

routing of LCR-calls. Use command RODDI .
3 Set data in External Number Table.

Use command LCDDI :TAB=ENT,.....;
4 Set data in Number Length Table

Use command LCDDI :TAB=NLT,.....;
5 Set data in Fictitious Destination Table

Use command LCDDI :TAB=FDT,.....;
6 Set data in Exceptions Number Table

Use command LCDDI :TAB=DNT1,.....;
7 Set data in Number Table Use

command LCDDI :TAB=DNT2,.....;
8 Set own area code and default destination

code for the different LIMs. Use
command LCLDI .
9 Is LRP5 installed?
10 Set data in Office Code Prefix table. Use

command LCOPI .
Measure/Question Observation/Comm
ent
1 Print all the data initiated. Use

1 commands NADAP , RODDP , LCDDP and LCL
DP and alsoLCOPP if LRP5 is loaded.
1 Check that operation for previous route

2 data have not been affected. Make calls and
check for any faults (lost signals).
1 Operation OK?
3
1 Check the new LCR-data. Make calls with

4 LCR access code as prefix. Check that the
calls are routed via the expected RCT.
1 Operation OK?
5
1 Print out traffic measurement data.

6 Use command LCTMP .
1 Check the inserted data and correct it if any

7 faults found.
1 Any faults found and corrected?

8
1 Consult an expert.
9
6.2.2 Termination
Delete the inserted data.
Use commands NANSE , RODDE and LCDDE and also LCOPE if LRP5 is
loaded.
7 Termination
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Contents
1 General
1.1 External Number Table
1.2 Number Length Table
1.3 Destination Number Table
1.4 Fictitious Destination table
1.5 Office Code Prefix Table
1.6 LIM Data
1.7 Traffic Measurement
2 Prerequisites
3 Aids
4 References
5 Procedure
5.1 Least Cost Routing data
6 Execution
6.1 External number table (ENT)
6.1.1 Initiation of the ENT table data
6.1.2 Erasure of the ENT table data
6.1.3 Change of the ENT table data
6.1.4 Print of the ENT table data

6.2 Number length table (NLT)
6.2.1 Initiation of the NLT table data
6.2.2 Erasure of the NLT table data
6.2.3 Change of the NLT table data
6.2.4 Print of the NLT table data
6.3 Destination number table (DNT)
6.3.1 Initiation of the DNT table data
6.3.2 Erasure of the DNT table data
6.3.3 Change of the DNT table data
6.3.4 Print of the DNT table data
6.4 Fictitious destination table (FDT)
6.4.1 Initiation of the FDT table data
6.4.2 Erasure of the FDT table data
6.4.3 Change of the FDT table data
6.4.4 Print of the FDT table data
6.5 Office code prefix table (OCPT)
6.5.1 Initiation of the OCPT table data
6.5.2 Erasure of the OCPT tables data
6.5.3 Change of the OCPT tables data
6.5.4 Print of the OCPT tables data
6.6 Other activities
6.6.1 Initiation of LIM data
6.6.2 Erasure of LIM data
6.6.3 Change of LIM data
6.6.4 Print of LIM data
6.6.5 Initiation and change of Traffic Measurement data
6.6.6 Erasure and print of Traffic Measurement data
7 Termination
1 General
The feature Least Cost Routing (LCR) is performed based on a number of
programmable data tables. These data tables are initiated, changed, erased and
printed using commands. The LCR data tables include:
- External Number table (ENT)
- Number Length table (NLT)
- Destination Number tables (DNT1 and DNT2)
- Fictitious Destination table (FDT)
- Office Code Prefix table (OCPT)
- LIM Data
Other data related to LCR which reside in non-LCR data tables are:
- LCR access code (LAC) in NUMBER ANALYSIS
- Least Cost Routing Class of Service for ANALOGUE EXTENSION, DIGITAL KEY
SYSTEM TELEPHONES, DUAL ACCESS TELEPHONES, ISDN TERMINAL,
GENERIC EXTENSION and ROUTE DATA.
- OFF-HOOK Queuing threshold levels, LCR-only-indicator and Terminating Area
Code (TERAC) for route in ROUTE DATA.
1.1 External Number Table
Up to 2000 entries can be defined in this table. Each entry is defined as a

block of data consisting of 4 data fields: ENTRY, TRC, PRE and CONF.
1.2 Number Length Table
Up to 1000 entries can be defined in this table. Each entry is defined as a

block of data consisting of 7 data fields: ENTRY, TRC, PRE, MIN, MAX,
CONF and ACF.
1.3 Destination Number Table
This table consists of 2 subtables. The Exceptions subtable (DNT1) contains

5000 entries and the Number subtable (DNT2) contains 5000 entries. Each
entry is defined as a block of data consisting of 10 data fields: ENTRY, TRC,
PRE, FRCT, TOLL, ACCT, CBCS, BTON, TNS and OSA.
Data fields ENTRY in DNT1 is first used for matching. If no match is found,
the data field ENTRY in DNT2 is used.
1.4 Fictitious Destination table
Up to 500 entries can be defined in this table. Each entry stores data field
PRE.
1.5 Office Code Prefix Table
Office code prefix is an optional function which applies for numbering plans
of North American type.
There are 15 Office Code Prefix sub-tables (OCPT) and each of them contains
up to 800 office codes, ranging from 200 to 999. Office codes inserted in such
a table are marked as requiring a 1 prefix.
1.6 LIM Data
Each LIM can be assigned a Data table which stores 2 data fields AC (own
Area Code) and DEST (default external destination code in case of a
mismatch).
1.7 Traffic Measurement
The traffic measurement is performed on the following:
- Number of call attempts per route choice
- Number of successful trunk seizures per route choice
- Number of calls seizing a record for On-hook queuing
- Number of queued calls being timed-out
- Accumulated queue-time
2 Prerequisites
The number series for LCR access code must be initiated.
The Least Cost Routing Class of Service (LCR COS) must be initiated for
analogue and digital extensions as well as for incoming tie lines.
For PABX operators and data extensions, LCR COS is set to the least
restrictive level by a default.
External destinations that include affiliated route choices, OFF-HOOK

Queuing threshold levels, LCR-only-indicator and terminating area code
number must be initiated.
Note: If the external number length is not set with command NANLS (see operational
directions for NUMBER ANALYSIS) the number length used in Number Length
Table will be calculated through the whole LCR analysis using the
prefix/truncated digits. The calculated number length will further in the external
analysis be used as the external number length.
Every external destination in the fictitious destination table must be initiated

as an external destination (ED).
3 Aids
I/O terminal.
4 References
In these operational directions references are made to the following
documents
Command Descriptions Analogue Extension, EX

Data Extension, DT
Digital Key System Telephone, KS
Generic Extension, GE
Number analysis, NA
Route Data, RO
Operational Directions Analogue Extension
Data Extension
Digital Key System Telephone
Generic Extension
Number analysis
Route Data
ISDN Terminal
5 Procedure
5.1 Least Cost Routing data
During the initiation of LCR data, the following procedure shall be used:
1. Initiate ENT table data

2. Initiate NLT table data
3. Initiate FDT table data
4. Initiate DNT table data
5. Initiate OCPT table data (if applicable)
6. Other activities
A different order is required during the erasure of LCR data:
1. Erase ENT table data

2. Erase NLT table data
3. Erase DNT table data
4. Erase FDT table data
5. Erase OCPT table data (if applicable)
6. Other activities
Dialled number enters ENT table first. After the analysis, a critical timing is
initiated (if the number is marked as CONFLICT) or the number is rearranged
and transferred to NLT (if a match is found) or the unchanged number is
transferred to NLT (if a mismatch is found).
A similar procedure is applied when checking in NLT, regarding that the

number is transferred to DNT1.
If a match in DNT1 is found, FDT is used for fetching an external destination

for the External Analysis. If mismatch, DNT2 receives the number.
If a match in DNT2 is found, the same procedure as for DNT1 is applied. In

the case of a mismatch, the call is routed to a predestinated default destination.
As indicated above, the erasure of data in one table should be followed by the
erasure of the corresponding data in the other tables.
For example, data in DNT can be initiated in such a way that only after
rearranging of a dialled number in ENT or NLT, a match can be found in
DNT. If the corresponding data in ENT or NLT is erased, the call will be
routed to the default destination.
To obtain routing to the default destination, it is enough to erase data in the

DNT table, but it is recommended to erase corresponding data in the other
tables as well in order to achieve an easier handling and also saving of a
table's storage space.
6 Execution
6.1 External number table (ENT)
6.1.1 Initiation of the ENT table data
General
The ENT can hold up to 2000 entries, each containing one to sixteen digits
including the LAC.
For example, ENT might look like:
ENT is used to distinguish conflicting numbers and to avoid conflict situations

which may occur for markets using a complex Numbering Plan.
When one type of a call is represented by a number which is the same as the
beginning of a number representing some other type(s) of call, and when it is
not defined to use LCR facility, a critical timing must be used to decide that
the last digit of the number is received.
There are three possible cases:
1. If time out occurs, the number is to be rearranged according to the

data in ENT. If the rearranged number is to a public destination, the
LCR analysis will continue. If the rearranged number is an internal or
external private number, complete or incomplete (i.e. more digits to
be expected) number, the number analysis will continue, according to
the type of number dialled.
2. If more digits are dialled before time out, the LCR analysis will
continue.
3. If the number is not marked as a conflicting number, the number is to
be rearranged according to the data in ENT, then analysis continues as
in case 1 above.
Also, if the Numbering Plan defines a complex structure or a multiple

definition of access codes to different districts in a country where the LCR
facility is applied, it is required to transform them to one unique code.
According to this (for US application), the previous table can be explained as

follows:
Digit 9 represents LAC.
Digits 9214 represent LAC + adjacent NPA AC (see below)
Note: If this number is a conflict number in NLT the number length will be calculated
on the rearranged number's length (9214535).
Digit 0 after LAC can be call for: Operator, Operator assistance, International
call or International call with operator assistance and can be followed with
none, one or several digits. According to that, no digits are truncated or
prefixed but the number is marked CONFLICT and if additional digits are
dialled the analysis continues in the NLT table.
Digit 1 after LAC is for calls to adjacent Area Code in the Numbering Plan
(NPA AC). If match, the first two digits must be truncated and the number be
prefixed with LAC + AC. After that, the analysis continues in the NLT table.
Digit 8 after LAC is the first digit of an Area Code or Office Code (AC/OC).
No digits are to be truncated or prefixed. Continue the analysis in the NLT
table.
Prerequisites
Refer to the section 2. Prerequisites.
Execution
1 Key command LCDDP to verify existence

of data.
2 Do the data to be initiated already exist?
3 Are data correct?
4 Key command LCDDI to initiate data.
5 Verify the result with command LCDDP .
6 Are all data that should be initiated

inserted?
7 Proceed with initiation of corresponding Refer to other sections

data in other tables.
6.1.2 Erasure of the ENT table data
General
Erasure of data in the ENT table is based on the field ENTRY.
Dialled numbers enter this table first and if data are erased, analysis will
continue in the NLT table.
Refer to the section 5. PROCEDURE.
Prerequisites
Execution
1 Key command LCDDP to verify

existence of data.
2 Are there any data in the table?
3 Are there data that should be

erased in the table?
4 Key command LCDDE to erase data.
5 Are all data that should be erased

removed?
6 Key command LCDDP to verify the

result.
7 Proceed with erasure of Refer to other sections

corresponding data in other tables.
6.1.3 Change of the ENT table data
General
There is no specific command to change data in a table. Change is performed

by the command LCDDI with new values for data. Previous values will be
replaced.
Prerequisites
Execution
Refer to the section Initiation of the ENT table data.

6.1.4 Print of the ENT table data
Data from the table are printed out by command LCDDP .
6.2 Number length table (NLT)

6.2.1 Initiation of the NLT table data
General
Up to 1000, one to six digits entries, including LAC, can be put into NLT.
For example, NLT might look like:
NLT is used to distinguish conflict numbers and to avoid conflict situations

which may occur for markets with a complex Numbering Plan.
When the Number Plan allows the same access code to different districts and
to different areas within own district it is required to distinguish destinations
to which a call will be routed.
This is done by a help of minimum and maximum number lengths, as well as
by a conflict number indicator.
Additional, there are cases when own area code must always be prefixed on
dialled number, i.e. there is no area code which could match the part of a
dialled number after LAC.
According to this (for US application) the previous table can be explained as

follows:

Received number series 9711 refers to the external number which is possibly a
conflict number, so if a time out after MIN number of digits is received, prefix
with the own AC.
If CONF=1, critical timing will be initiated after MIN number of digits is
received. In this case own area code will be prefixed since ACF=1, otherwise
not (ACF=0).
Note: If a number is marked as conflict and exists as an entry in ENT, MIN number
length is calculated on the rearranged number. If the number does not exist in
ENT as an entry MIN number length is calculated on dialled number.
Received number series 9999 must always be prefixed with own AC.
Prerequisites
Execution

existence of data.
2 Do the data to be initiated already

exist?
3 Are data correct?
4 Key command LCDDI to initiate

data.
5 Verify the result with

command LCDDP .

inserted?
7 Proceed with initiation of Refer to other

corresponding data in other tables. sections
6.2.2 Erasure of the NLT table data
General
Erasure of data in the NLT table is based on the field ENTRY.
Dialled numbers enter this table after an analysis in the ENT table and if data
are erased, analysis will continue in the DNT tables.
Refer to the section 5. Procedure.
Prerequisites
Execution

of data.
2 Are there any data in table?
3 Are there data in the table that should

be erased?

removed?
6 Key command LCDDP to verify the result.
7 Proceed with erasure of corresponding Refer to other sections

data in other tables.
6.2.3 Change of the NLT table data
General

replaced.
Prerequisites
Execution
Refer to the section Initiation of the NLT table data.
6.2.4 Print of the NLT table data
6.3 Destination number table (DNT)

6.3.1 Initiation of the DNT table data
General
The DNT table is divided into two subtables, exceptions subtable (DNT1) and
number subtable (DNT2).
Up to 5000, one to sixteen digits entries, including LAC, can be put into
DNT1.
Up to 5000, one to eight digits entries, including LAC, can be put into DNT2.
For example, DNT might look like:

The system has no way to distinguish between eight or sixteen digits ENTRY
because sixteen digits ENTRY can be represented with less digits.
The user must be familiar with the Numbering Plan and choose the right value
for parameter TAB: TAB=DNT1 (16 digits ENTRY) or TAB=DNT2 (8 digits
ENTRY).
Prerequisites
Execution

existence of data.
2 Do the data to be initiated already

exist?
3 Are data correct?
4 Key command LCDDI to initiate data.

command LCDDP .

inserted?
7 Proceed with initiation of Refer to other sections

corresponding data in other tables.
6.3.2 Erasure of the DNT table data
General
Erasure of data in the DNT tables is based on the field ENTRY.

Dialled numbers enter the DNT1 table after an analysis in NLT. If data are
erased, then DNT2 will be checked. If data in DNT2 is also erased, the call
will be routed to the default destination.
Prerequisites
Execution

of data.
3 Are there any data that should be erased

in table?

removed?

data in the other tables.
6.3.3 Change of the DNT table data
General

replaced.
Prerequisites
Execution
Refer to the section Initiation of the DNT table data.
6.3.4 Print of the DNT table data
6.4 Fictitious destination table (FDT)

6.4.1 Initiation of the FDT table data
General
The FDT table is a table with 500 entries. Each of these entries can store up to
20 digits to be used for prefixing the analysed number.
The FRCT parameter in the DNT tables refers to an entry in FDT.
For example, FDT might look like:
Prerequisites
Execution
1 Check that chosen external See operational directions

destination exists and that for ROUTE DATA.
associated data are correct.
2 Exist external destination and are

associated data correct?
3 Initiate or change data for external See operational directions

destination. for ROUTE DATA.

existence of data.
5 Exist already data that should be

initiated?
6 Are the data correct?
7 Key command LCDDI to initiate

data.

command LCDDP .

inserted?
10 Proceed with initiation of Refer to other sections

corresponding data in the other
tables.
6.4.2 Erasure of the FDT table data
General
Erasure of data in the FDT tables is based on the field FRCT.
FDT is checked after a match is found in DNT1 or DNT2. FDT data are
connected with erasure of DNT data, and cannot be erased if referenced from
DNT data.
Prerequisites
Execution

of data.
3 Are there data to be erased in the table?

removed?

data in the other tables.
6.4.3 Change of the FDT table data
General
There is no specific command to change data in the table. Change is
performed by the command LCDDI with new values for data. Previous values
will be replaced.
Prerequisites
Execution
Refer to the section Initiation of FDT table data.
6.4.4 Print of the FDT table data
6.5 Office code prefix table (OCPT)

6.5.1 Initiation of the OCPT table data
General
The OPCT table is used only for numbering plans of North American type. It
is divided into 15 subtables, referring to a maximum of 5 different
destinations for all routes in the system.
To each route there should be affiliated a subtable number and every subtable
defines which OC:s that shall be prefixed with digit 1 on dialled number.
Every subtable can store up to 800 OCs counted from 200 to 999 (possible OC
numbers).
Initiation of data is performed in two steps.
1) The number of the used subtable is stored in Route Data Table and affiliated to the
route number.
2) OCs are inserted in the subtable to indicate that the OC number must be prefixed
with digit 1.
Prerequisites
Execution
1 Verify that the route exists. See operational

directions for ROUTE
DATA.
2 Does the route exist?
3 Initiate the route. See operational

directions for ROUTE
DATA.
4 Key command LCOPP :ROU=...to Control of route to

verify the existence of data. subtable affiliation.
5 Are data correct?
6 Key
command LCOPI :ROU=...,OCPT=.. to
set route to subtable affiliation.
7 Verify the result with Control of route to

command LCOPP :ROU=... subtable affiliation.
8 Key command LCOPP :OCPT=... to Control of OC prefix with

verify the existence of data. 1 data.
9 Are the data correct?
10 Key command LCOPI :OCPT=...,OC=...

to set OC prefix with 1 data.
11 Are all OC data set?
12 Key command LCOPP :OCPT=... to Control of OC prefix with

verify the data. 1 data.
13 Are all route data set?
6.5.2 Erasure of the OCPT tables data
General
Erasure of data is performed in two steps.
The first is to erase route-subtable affiliation in the Route Data Table.
The second is to erase OC data in the subtable, which means that the OC
number must not be prefixed with digit 1.
Prerequisites
Execution
1 Key command LCOPP :ROU=... Control of route to

to verify the existence of data. subtable affiliation.
2 Are there any subtable

affiliated to the route?
3 Are data correct?
4 Key command LCOPE :ROU=...

to erase route to subtable
affiliation.
5 Verify the result with Control of route to

command LCOPP :ROU=... subtable affiliation.
6 Key command Control of OC prefix with

LCOPP :OCPT=... to verify the 1 data.
existence of data.
Measure/Question Observation/Commen
t
7 Are data correct?
8 Key
command LCOPE :OCPT=...,OC=..
. to erase OC prefix with 1 data.
9 Are all OC data erased?
1 Key command LCOPP :OCPT=... Control of OC prefix

0 to verify the result. with 1 data.
1 Are all route data erased?

1
6.5.3 Change of the OCPT tables data
General

by erasing data with LCOPE and inserting new data with LCOPI .
Prerequisites
Execution
Refer to the sections Erasure of OCPT table data and Initiation of OCPT table
data.
6.5.4 Print of the OCPT tables data
General
Two different data can be printed.
1 OCs which are marked to be prefixed with digit 1 are printed.
Key command LCOPP :OCPT=...

2 The subtable number affiliated to the route is printed.
Key command LCOPP :ROU=...
6.6 Other activities

6.6.1 Initiation of LIM data
General
LCR data are affiliated to all LIMs in the system. Consequently, each of them
must be initiated for LCR.
Note: Some LIMs in the same exchange can be located in an area with a different AC
(Area Code)
Initiation of LIM data is not dependent on initiation of other data in LCR

analysis.
Prerequisites
-
Execution
1 Verify chosen external See operational directions

destination for the default for ROUTE DATA.
destination.
2 Are there any data? If not, see operational

directions for ROUTE DATA to
initiate a new external destination.
3 Key command LCLDP to check

values of LIM data.
4 Are there any data to change?
5 Key command LCLDI to initiate

LIM data.
6 Is there more LIMs to check?

command LCLDP .
6.6.2 Erasure of LIM data
General
Erasure of data is based on the field LIM.
Numbers routed to default destination in LIMs without data will not be

prefixed.
Erasure of LIM data is not dependent on erasure of other data in LCR

analysis.
Prerequisites
-
Execution
1 Key command LCLDP to verify existence of

LIM data.
2 Are there any LIM data?
3 Key command LCLDE to erase LIM data.
4 Are there other LIMs to check?
5 Verify the result with command LCLDP .
6.6.3 Change of LIM data
General
There is no specific command to change data in a LIM. Change is performed

by the command LCLDI with new values for data. Previous data will be
replaced.
Prerequisites
Execution
Refer to the section Initiation of LIM data.
6.6.4 Print of LIM data
LIM data is printed out by command LCLDP .
6.6.5 Initiation and change of Traffic Measurement data
General
No data should be initiated or changed.

Traffic measurement counters are updated automatically by the system after
every call attempt and every successful trunk seizure per route choice and also
for every call requested for On-hook queuing.
Prerequisites
Execution
6.6.6 Erasure and print of Traffic Measurement data
General
The user should control start and stop time of a measurement to obtain useful
results.
Besides number of seizure attempts and successful seizures, an information

about accumulated ON-HOOK Queuing time, number of queuing requests and
number of requests that reached time out, is provided.
Erasure of traffic measurement counters can be ordered by setting an affiliated

parameter to a defined value.
Prerequisites
Execution
1 Verify chosen external destination. See operational directions

for ROUTE DATA.
2 Are there any data?
3 Key command LCTMP to print the System time is provided in

traffic measurement data and, the printout.
optionally, to reset measurement
counters.
4 Wait for chosen time period.
5 Check (system) time for an end of

measurement.
6 Key command LCTMP to print the

traffic measurement data and,
optionally, to reset measurement
counters.
7 Are there more measurements?
7 Termination
If exchange data have been altered a dump to backup media must be done.
Contents
1 LCDDE Least cost destination data end
2 LCDDI Least cost destination data initiate
3 LCDDP Least cost destination data print
4 LCLDE Least cost LIM data end
5 LCLDI Least cost LIM data initiate
6 LCLDP Least cost LIM data print
7 LCOPE Least cost office prefix data end
8 LCOPI Least cost office prefix data initiate
9 LCOPP Least cost office prefix data print
10 LCTMP Least cost traffic measurement data print
1 LCDDE Least cost destination data

end
Note: If the Least Cost Routing, Time of Day function is installed, please see command
description LEAST COST ROUTING, TIME OF DAY for this command.
1.1 FORMAT
LCDDE :TAB= [,ENTRY=...] [,FRCT=...];
TAB = Table name.

For value, consult parameter description for least cost routing.
ENTRY = Number to be analysed.
& is allowed for this parameter.
If the parameter is optional or not depends on the value for parameter TAB
(see Function).
FRCT = Fictitious Route Choice Table.
For value, consult parameter description for least cost routing, time of day.
(see Function).
1.2 FUNCTION
The command is used for deleting data from the analysis tables for Least Cost
Routing i.e. the External Number Table (ENT), the Number Length Table
(NLT), the Exceptions Table (DNT1), the Number Table (DNT2) and the
The command may also be used for deleting data from the PRIVATE
NETWORK ROUTING destination tables. These tables are accessed when
parameter TAB is used with the value PNR or RCT (see matrix for
PNR/RCT).
Depending on what table that is referred to, different parameters must be

given in the command. This is shown in the following matrix:
Value Parameter
TAB ENTRY FRCT
ENT o -
NLT o -
DNT1 o -
DNT2 o -
FDT - o
Value Parameter
TAB ENTRY FRCT
PNR o -
RCT - o
o = optional
- = not allowed
If only TAB is given the whole table will be deleted.
1.3 EXAMPLE 1
Delete the number 91535 from the External Number Table.
< LCDDE :TAB=ENT,ENTRY=91535;
LCDDE :TAB=ENT,ENTRY=91535;
SURE? (YES/NO)
<YES;
EXECUTED
1.4 EXAMPLE 2
Delete the numbers 901 and 91 in the Number Length Table.
< LCDDE :TAB=NLT,ENTRY=901&91;
LCDDE :TAB=NLT,ENTRY=901&91;
SURE? (YES/NO)
<YES;
EXECUTED
1.5 EXAMPLE 3
Delete the number 901146455 from the Exceptions Table.
< LCDDE :TAB=DNT1,ENTRY=901146455;
LCDDE :TAB=DNT1,ENTRY=901146455;
SURE? (YES/NO)
<YES;
EXECUTED
1.6 EXAMPLE 4
Delete the number 9714491 from the Number Table.
< LCDDE :TAB=DNT2,ENTRY=9714491;
LCDDE :TAB=DNT2,ENTRY=9714491;
SURE? (YES/NO)
<YES;
EXECUTED
1.7 EXAMPLE 5
Delete the data in position 63 in the Fictitious Destination Table.
< LCDDE :TAB=FDT,FRCT=63;
LCDDE :TAB=FDT,FRCT=63;
SURE? (YES/NO)
<YES;
EXECUTED
1.8 EXAMPLE 6 (Private Network Routing data)
Delete the data for PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING access code 7400 in
the PNR Destination Table.
< LCDDE :TAB=PNR,ENTRY=7400;
LCDDE :TAB=PNR,ENTRY=7400;
SURE? (YES/NO)
<YES;
EXECUTED
Delete the data in position 22 in the fictitious Route Choice Table for PNR.
< LCDDE :TAB=RCT,FRCT=22;
LCDDE :TAB=RCT,FRCT=22;
SURE? (YES/NO)
<YES;
EXECUTED
1.10 COMMAND CATEGORY
Dangerous = Yes
Sequence number for authorization code = 8301
2 LCDDI Least cost destination data

initiate
2.1 FORMAT
LCDDI :TAB= [,ENTRY=...] [,TRC=] [,TRC1=] [,PRE=] [,PRE1=]

[,CONF=] [,ACCT=]
[,MIN=] [,MAX=] [,ACF=][,FRCT=...] [,TOLL=] [,CBCS=] [,BTON=]
[,TNS=] [,OSA=];
TAB = Table name.

(see Function).
TRC = Number of leading digits to delete.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, No digits to delete is assumed.
TRC1 = Number of leading digits to delete for PNR.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, No digits to delete is assumed.
This parameter is only to be used with the PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING
feature.
PRE = Digits to insert at beginning of number.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, No prefix digits is assumed.
PRE1 = Digits to insert at beginning of number for PNR.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, No prefix digits is assumed.
This parameter is only to be used with the PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING
feature.
CONF = Conflict number flag.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, No conflict number is assumed.
ACCT = Account Code information.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, Never require account code is
assumed.
MIN = Minimum number of digits in analysed number.
(see Function).
MAX = Maximum number of digits in analysed number.
(see Function).
ACF = Area Code flag.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, Do not prefix with own AC is
assumed.
FRCT = Fictitious Route Choice Table
& is allowed for this parameter if TAB=FDT.
(see Function).
TOLL = Toll restriction indicator.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, Call allowed for all TCD categories
is assumed.
CBCS = Call By Call Service number.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, Destination has no Call By Call
Service, is assumed.
BTON = Type of external B-number.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, Type of number unknown, is
assumed.
TNS = Transit Network Selection.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, No Transit Network Selection, is
assumed.
OSA = Operator System Access. Call operator in chosen network.
(see Function).
If the parameter is omitted when optional, No Operator System Access, is
assumed.
2.2 FUNCTION
The command is used for initiating data in the analysis tables for Least Cost
The command may also be used for initiating data for the PRIVATE
PNR/RCT).

Value Parameter
TAB ENTRY TRC PRE CONF ACCT MIN MAX ACF FRCT TOLL CBCS BTON TNS OSA
ENT m o o o - - - - - - - - - -
NLT m o o o - m m o - - - - - -
DNT1 m o o - o - - - m o o o o o
DNT2 m o o - o - - - m o o o o o
FDT - - m - - - - - m - - - - -
Value Parameter
TAB ENTRY TRC PRE TRC1 PRE1 FRCT
PNR m o o o o m
RCT - - m - - m
o = optional
m = mandatory
- = not allowed
2.3 EXAMPLE 1
Insert the number 91535 in the External Number Table.
9 is the LAC (Least Cost Routing Access Code).

The digit 1 is to be replaced by the area code number which is 214. This is
accomplished by deleting the first two digits (91) and inserting the digits 9214
instead.
The number 91535 is not a conflict number.
LCDDI :TAB=,ENTRY=91535,TRC=2,PRE=9214;
EXECUTED
2.4 EXAMPLE 2
Insert the numbers 901 and 91 in the Number Length Table.
The number length will be 9 to 12 digits.
No digits shall be deleted or prefixed.
The numbers are no conflict numbers and shall not be prefixed by own area
code.
LCDDI :TAB=NLT,ENTRY=901&91,MIN=9,MAX=12;
EXECUTED
2.5 EXAMPLE 3
Insert the number 901146455 in the Exceptions Table.
The digit 9 (LAC) shall be replaced by the prefix digits completed with the
external destination that is stored in position 27 in the Fictitious Destination
Table. This destination code will be used for finding the first hand choice and
up to seven alternative choices in the Route Choice Table.
Users with TCD categories 8-10 and 12-14 shall be allowed to complete the
call (TCD category 15 is by default allowed to complete the call.)
No account code is required.
Call by call service number shall be 2.

Type of external B-number shall be international.
The transit network selection is 123.
No operator system access.
LCDDI :TAB=DNT1,ENTRY=901146455,TRC=1,PRE=005,
FRCT=27,TOLL=111011100000000,CBCS=2,BTON=1,TNS=123;
EXECUTED
2.6 EXAMPLE 4
Insert the number 9714491 in the Number Table.
The digit 9 (LAC) shall be replaced by the prefix digits completed with the
external destination that is stored in position 63 in the Fictitious Destination
Table. This destination code will be used for finding the first hand choice and
up to seven alternative choices in the Route Choice Table.
Users with TCD categories 7-14 shall be allowed to complete the call (TCD
category 15 is by default allowed to complete the call.)
No call by call service number.
Type of external B-number shall be national.
No transit network selection.
The network operator (OSA) to access shall be 16.
LCDDI :TAB=DNT2,ENTRY=9714491,TRC=1,PRE=005,
FRCT=63,TOLL=111111110000000,BTON=2,OSA=16;
EXECUTED
2.7 EXAMPLE 5
Insert data in position 63 in the Fictitious Destination Table. The digits 13

shall be used as prefix (=external destination).
LCDDI :TAB=FDT,FRCT=63,PRE=13;
EXECUTED
Insert data in the PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING destination table.

PRIVATE NETWORK access code 7400 shall have data for two sets of
individual number translation information, the EXTERNAL DESTINATION
code is stored in fictitious route choice table position 22.
The digits 74 are replaced by the digits 72 when using the first set of
translation information.
The digits 74 are replaced by the digits 70 when using the second set of
translation information.
LCDDI :TAB=PNR,ENTRY=7400,FRCT=22,PRE=72,TRC=2,PRE1=70,TRC1=2;
EXECUTED
Insert data in position 22 in the Fictitious route choice Table for PNR. The
digits 08 shall be used as prefix (=external destination).
LCDDI :TAB=RCT,FRCT=22,PRE=08;
EXECUTED
Dangerous = No
3 LCDDP Least cost destination

data print
3.1 FORMAT
LCDDP :TAB= [,ENTRY=...] [,FRCT=...] [,ACCT=] [,TOLL=];
TAB = Table name.

& and && are allowed for this parameter.
(see Function).
FRCT = Fictitious Route Choice Table.
& and && are allowed for this parameter if TAB = FDT.
(see Function).
ACCT = Account Code information.
(see Function).
TOLL = Toll restriction indicator.
(see Function).
3.2 FUNCTION
The command is used for printing data from the analysis tables for Least Cost
The command may also be used for printing data for the PRIVATE
PNR/RCT).
Value Parameter
TAB ENTRY FRCT ACCT TOLL
ENT o - - -
NLT o - - -
DNT1 o o o o
DNT2 o o o o
FDT - o - -
Value Parameter
TAB ENTRY FRCT
PNR o -
RCT - o
o = optional
- = not allowed
If only TAB is given the whole table will be printed.
3.3 PRINTOUT 1 (TAB = ENT)

LEAST COST DESTINATION DATA
EXTERNAL NUMBER TABLE
ENTRY TRC PRE CONF
. . . .
. . . .
. . . .
END
3.4 PRINTOUT 2 (TAB = NLT)

NUMBER LENGTH TABLE
ENTRY TRC PRE CONF MIN MAX ACF
. . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
. . . . . . .
END
3.5 PRINTOUT 3 (TAB = DNT1)

EXCEPTIONS TABLE
ENTRY TRC PRE ACCT FRCT TOLL CBCS BTON TNS OSA
. . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
END
3.6 PRINTOUT 4 (TAB = DNT2)

NUMBER TABLE
. . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
END
3.7 PRINTOUT 5 (TAB = FDT)

FICTITIOUS DESTINATION TABLE
FRCT PRE
. .
. .
. .
END
3.8 PRINTOUT 6 (Private Network Routing data with TAB = PNR)

PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING DATA
PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING DESTINATION TABLE
ENTRY TRC PRE TRC1 PRE1 FRCT
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
. . . . . .
END
3.9 PRINTOUT 7 (Private Network Routing data with TAB = RCT)

FICTITIOUS ROUTE CHOICE TABLE
FRCT PRE
. .
. .
. .
END
ACF Area Code flag.

BTON Type of external B-number.
CBCS Call By Call Service number.
CONF Conflict number flag.
MAX Maximum number of digits in analysed number.
MIN Minimum number of digits in analysed number.
OSA Operator System Access. Call operator in chosen network.
PRE Digits to insert at beginning of number.
PRE1 Digits to insert at beginning of number for PNR.
This parameter is only used with the PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING feature.
TNS Transit Network Selection.
TRC Number of leading digits to delete.
TRC1 Number of leading digits to delete for PNR.
This parameter is only used with the PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING feature.
3.10 EXAMPLE 1 (TAB = ENT)
Print the data for the number 91535 from the External Number Table.
LCDDP :TAB=ENT,ENTRY=91535;
EXTERNAL NUMBER TABLE
ENTRY TRC PRE CONF
91535 2 9214 N
END
For the number 91535 the first two digits shall be replaced by 9214.
The number is not a conflict number.
3.11 EXAMPLE 2 (TAB = NLT)
Print the data for all the numbers between 900 and 91 from the Number
Length Table.
LCDDP :TAB=NLT,ENTRY=900&&91;

NUMBER LENGTH TABLE
ENTRY TRC PRE CONF MIN MAX ACF
900 0 N 3 3 N
901 0 N 9 12 N
902 0 N 10 20 N
903 0 N 10 20 N
904 0 N 10 20 N
905 0 N 10 20 N
906 0 N 10 20 N
907 0 N 10 20 N
908 0 N 10 20 N
909 0 N 10 20 N
91 0 N 9 12 N
END
For the numbers 900-91 no digits shall be deleted or prefixed.
The numbers are no conflict numbers.
The number length is 3 digits for 900, 9 to 12 digits for 901 and 91 and 10 to
20 digits for 902 to 909.
No prefixing with own area code shall be performed.
3.12 EXAMPLE 3 (TAB = DNT1)
Print the data for the number 901146455 from the Exceptions Table.
LCDDP:TAB=DNT1,ENTRY=901146455;
EXCEPTIONS TABLE
901146455 1 005 0 27 111011100000000 2 1 123
END
For the number 901146455 the first digit shall be deleted.
The digits 005 that shall be used as prefix are found at position 27 in the
Fictitious Destination Table added with the prefix digits initiated.
Users with TCD categories 8-10 and 12-14 are allowed to complete the call
(TCD category 15 is by default allowed to complete the call and is therefore
not included in the printout.)
The call by call service number for this destination is 2.
The type of external B-number for this destination is international number.
The transit network selection for this destination is 123.
This destination is not routed to a network operator (OSA).
3.13 EXAMPLE 4 (TAB = DNT2)
Print the data for the number 9714491 from the Number Table.
LCDDP:TAB=DNT2,ENTRY=9714491;
NUMBER TABLE
9714491 1 005 0 63 11111111000000 2 16
END
For the number 9714491 the first digit shall be deleted.
The digits 005 that shall be used as prefix are found at position 63 in the
Fictitious Destination Table added with the prefix digits initiated.
Users with TCD categories 7-14 are allowed to complete the call. (TCD
category 15 is by default allowed to complete the call and is therefore not
included in the printout.)
No call by call service number for this destination.
The type of external B-number for this destination is national number.
No transit network selection for this destination.
This destination can be routed to network operator (OSA) 16.
3.14 EXAMPLE 5 (TAB = FDT)
Print the data for position 63 in the Fictitious Destination Table.
LCDDP :TAB=FDT,FRCT=63;

FICTITIOUS DESTINATION TABLE
FRCT PRE
63 13
END
For individual 63 in the prefix digits (=destination code) are 13.
3.15 EXAMPLE 6 (Private Network Routing data with TAB = PNR)
Print the data for Private Network access code 7400 from the PNR Destination
Table.
LCDDP :TAB=PNR,ENTRY=7400;
PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING DESTINATION TABLE
ENTRY TRC PRE TRC1 PRE1 FRCT
7400 2 72 2 70 22
END
For PNR access 7400 the number may be truncated with two digits and
prefixed with 72 as a first choice editing and truncated with two digits and
prefixed with 70 as a second choice. Index to the EXTERNAL
DESTINATION CODE is stored in the fictitious Route Choice Table at
position 22.
3.16 EXAMPLE 7 (Private Network Routing data with TAB = RCT)
Print the data for position 22 in the Fictitious Route Choice Table.
LCDDP :TAB=RCT,FRCT=22;
FICTITIOUS ROUTE CHOICE TABLE
FRCT PRE
22 08
END
The EXTERNAL DESTINATION CODE at position 22 in the fictitious

Route Choice table is 08.
Dangerous = No
4 LCLDE Least cost LIM data end

4.1 FORMAT
LCLDE :LIM=...;
LIM = LIM-number.
&, && and ALL are allowed for this parameter.
4.2 FUNCTION
The command is used for erasing the area code for that area in which a
specific LIM is situated and for erasing the default external destination for the
same LIM.
4.3 EXAMPLE
Erase the area code and the default external destination for LIM 14.
< LCLDE :LIM=14;
LCLDE :LIM=14;
SURE? (YES/NO)
<YES;
EXECUTED
Dangerous = Yes
Sequence number for authorization code: 8312
5 LCLDI Least cost LIM data

initiate
5.1 FORMAT
LCLDI :LIM=...,AC=,DEST=;
LIM = LIM-number.
AC = Area Code.
DEST = External destination.
5.2 FUNCTION
The command is used for defining the area code for that area in which a
specific LIM is situated. It is also used for defining a default external
destination for the same LIM for routing of calls if no match is found in the
LCR analysis tables.
5.3 EXAMPLE
The LIMs 14 and 15 are situated in an area with the area code 714 and the
default destination to be used for these LIMs if no match is found in the
analysis tables is 15.
LCLDI :LIM=14&15,AC=714,DEST=15;
EXECUTED
Dangerous = No
6 LCLDP Least cost LIM data print

6.1 FORMAT
LCLDP :LIM=...;
LIM = LIM-number.
6.2 FUNCTION
The command is used for printing own area code and the default external
destination for a specific LIM. The default external destination is used for
routing of calls if no match is found in the LCR analysis tables.
6.3 PRINTOUT
LEAST COST LIM DATA
LIM AC DEST
. . .
. . .
. . .
END
AC Area Code.
DEST External destination.
6.4 EXAMPLE
Print the own area code and the default external destination for LIMs 14 and
15.
LCLDP :LIM=14&15;
LEAST COST LIM DATA
LIM AC DEST
14 714 15
15 714 15
END
LIMs 14 and 15 are situated in the area with area code 714.
The default external destination is 15.
Dangerous = No

7 LCOPE Least cost office prefix
data end
Note: This command is valid only when numbering plans of North American type are
used.
7.1 FORMAT
ROU = Route number.

OCPT = Office Code Prefix Table Number.
OC = Office Code.
7.2 FUNCTION
The command is used as follows.
1 Deletion of data in the Office Code Prefix Tables i.e. to remove office code numbers
that no longer are to be prefixed by 1.
2 Removal of the assignment of a route to a specific Office Code Prefix Table.
7.3 EXAMPLE 1
The office codes 207 and 211 in Office Code Prefix Table number 9 are no
longer to be marked for adding of the prefix 1.
< LCOPE :OCPT=9,OC=207&211;
LCOPE :OCPT=9,OC=207&211;
SURE? (YES/NO)
<YES;
EXECUTED
7.4 EXAMPLE 2
The routes with numbers 7 and 28 are no longer to be assigned to any Office
Code Prefix Table.
< LCOPE :ROU=7&28;
LCOPE :ROU=7&28;
SURE? (YES/NO)
<YES;
EXECUTED
Dangerous = Yes
8 LCOPI Least cost office prefix

data initiate
used.
8.1 FORMAT

ROU = Route number.
OC = Office Code.
8.2 FUNCTION

1 Insertion of data in the Office Code Prefix Tables i.e. to insert office code numbers
that are to be prefixed by 1.
2 Assignment of a route to a specific Office Code Prefix Table.
8.3 EXAMPLE 1
The office codes 207 and 211 in Office Code Prefix Table number 9 are to be
marked for adding of the prefix 1.
LCOPI :OCPT=9,OC=207&211;
EXECUTED
8.4 EXAMPLE 2
The routes with numbers 7 and 28 are to be assigned to Office Code Prefix
Table number 14.
LCOPI :OCPT=14,ROU=7&28;
EXECUTED
Dangerous = No
9 LCOPP Least cost office prefix

data print
used.
9.1 FORMAT

ROU = Route number.
9.2 FUNCTION
1 Printing of data from the Office Code Prefix Tables i.e. to print out office code
numbers that are to be prefixed by 1.
2 Printing of which Office Code Prefix Table that a specific route belongs to.
9.3 PRINTOUT 1 (OCPT)

LEAST COST OFFICE PREFIX DATA
OCPT ------------------------------------------------ OC ---------------------------------------------------
. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
END
9.4 PRINTOUT 2 (ROU)

ROU OCPT
. .
. .
. .
END
OC Office code.
9.5 EXAMPLE 1 (OCPT)
Print out the office codes that according to Office Code Prefix Table number 9
are to be prefixed by 1.
LCOPP :OCPT=9;
OCPT ------------------------------------------------ OC ---------------------------------------------------
9 207 211 218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225
9 230 231
END
In Office Code Prefix Table number 9 the office codes 207, 211, 218-225, 230
and 231 are to be prefixed by 1.
9.6 EXAMPLE 2 (ROU)
Print out which Office Code Prefix Tables that the routes number 7 and 28 are
assigned to.
LCOPP :ROU=7&28;
ROU OCPT
7 14
28 14
END
The routes 7 and 28 are both assigned to Office Code Prefix Table number 14.
Dangerous = No
10 LCTMP Least cost traffic

measurement data print
10.1 FORMAT
DEST = External destination.

ALL is allowed for this parameter.
QINF = Queue information indicator.
RES = Reset indicator.
If the parameter is omitted, the value N is assumed.
10.2 FUNCTION
The command is used for printing traffic measurement data for LCR-calls.
Data are printed for the whole system and can depending on given parameters
include different information.
- Only DEST, or DEST plus RES=N is given.

The first hand choice and all the alternative choices including the customer specific
choices for requested external destination(s) are printed.
- Only QINF=Y, or QINF=Y plus RES=N is given.
Information about calls that have been requested for On-hook queuing at threshold 1
and 2 when searching for a free trunk, is printed.
- DEST plus RES=Y is given.
All counters for requested external destination(s) are reset.
- QINF=Y plus RES=Y is given.
All counters for On-hook queuing are reset.
10.3 PRINTOUT
TIME = Time and date for printout
CHO Route choice.

CUST Customer number.
CALL Number of call attempts towards a given combination of DEST, CHO
ATTEMPTS and CUST.
TRUNK
SEIZURES Number of call attempts resulting in seizure of a trunk.
THRESHOLD1 First threshold in a route choice table where a specific call may be
ordered to on-hook queuing.
THRESHOLD2 Second threshold in a route choice table where a specific call may be
ordered to on-hook queuing.
QUEUED CALLS Number of calls that have been requested for On-hook queuing.
TIMED-OUT QUEUE
MISSIONS Number of the queued calls that have reached time-out.
ACCUMULATED QUEUE Accumulated queuing time for the queued calls in tenths of
TIME minutes.
COUNTERS HAVE BEEN RESET External destination for which counters have
FOR DEST = been reset.

COUNTERS FOR ON-HOOK On-hook queuing counters have been reset.
QUEUING HAVE BEEN RESET
10.4 EXAMPLE 1
Print out the traffic measurement data for the external destination 13.
LCTMP :DEST=13;
LEAST COST TRAFFIC MEASUREMENT DATA
TIME = 14:21:35 06DEC98
DEST CUST CHO CALL ATTEMPTS TRUNK SEIZURES
13 136 114
1 22 20
2 53 50
2 1 3 3
END
There have been 136 call attempts to external destination 13 (not counting the
ones for customer 2). 114 of these have got the first hand choice route and 22
have got the first alternative route. Out of these 22, 20 have been successful
and 2 have been rejected.
For external destination 13 and customer 2 there have been 53 call attempts
and 50 have been successful with the first hand choice and the rest with the
first alternative choice.
10.5 EXAMPLE 2
Print information about queued calls.

LCTMP :QINF=Y;
TIME = 14:33:38 06DEC98
THRESHOLD1 THRESHOLD2
QUEUED CALLS 12 3
TIMED-OUT QUEUE MISSIONS 3 0
ACCUMULATED QUEUE TIME 2.6 0.6
END
For threshold 1 there have been 12 On-hook queue missions and 3 out of these
have resulted in time-out. The accumulated queuing time is 2.6 min.
For threshold 2 there have been 3 On-hook queue missions and none of these
have resulted in time-out. The accumulated queuing time is 0.6 min.
10.6 EXAMPLE 3
Reset the counters for external destination 13.
LCTMP :DEST=13,RES=Y;
TIME = 15:25:12 06DEC98
COUNTERS HAVE BEEN RESET FOR DEST = 13
END
10.7 EXAMPLE 4
Reset the counters for queued calls.
LCTMP :QINF=Y,RES=Y;
TIME = 15:33:18 06DEC98
COUNTERS FOR ON-HOOK QUEUING HAVE BEEN RESET
END
Dangerous = No
Contents
1 AC Area Code
2 ACCT Account Code information
3 ACF Area Code flag
4 BTON Type of external B-number

5 CBCS Call By Call Service number
6 CHO Route choice
7 CONF Conflict number flag
8 CUST Customer number
9 DEST External destination
10 ENTRY Number to be analysed
11 FRCT Fictitious Route Choice Table
12 LIM LIM-number
13 MAX Maximum number of digits in analysed number
14 MIN Minimum number of digits in analysed number
15 OC Office Code
16 OCPT Office Code Prefix Table Number
17 OSA Operator System Access
18 PRE Digits to insert at beginning of number
19 PRE1 Digits to insert at beginning of number for PNR
20 QINF Queue information indicator
21 RES Reset indicator
22 ROU Route number
23 TAB Table name
24 TNS Transit Network Selection
25 TOLL Toll restriction indicator
26 TRC Number of leading digits to delete
27 TRC1 Number of leading digits to delete for PNR
1 AC Area Code
1.1 FORMAT
AC = D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 D 6
D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 D 6 = 0 - 999999
1.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the area code in which a specific LIM is situated.
1.3 EXAMPLE
The LIM is situated in area code 214.
AC = 214
2 ACCT Account Code information

2.1 FORMAT
2.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states if account code dialling shall be required or not.
2.3 EXAMPLE
Account code is never required.
ACCT = 0
3 ACF Area Code flag

3.1 FORMAT
3.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states if the analysed number shall be prefixed with own area
code or not.
3.3 EXAMPLE
The analysed number shall be prefixed with own area code.
ACF = Y
4 BTON Type of external B-number

4.1 FORMAT
4.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the type of the external B-number for the destination.
Note: Overrides the tone for call set with the RODDI command.
4.3 EXAMPLE
The type of external B-number for the destination is international number.
BTON = 1
5 CBCS Call By Call Service number

5.1 FORMAT
CBCS = D 1 D 2
D 1D 2 = 0-31 The CBC service number for the destination
Note: Refer to network documentation for service numbers supported by the public
network.
5.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the service to be requested from the ISDN network.
5.3 EXAMPLE
Service number 16 is to be requested for the call.
CBCS = 16
6 CHO Route choice

6.1 FORMAT
CHO = D 1
D 1 = 1-7 The sequence number for alternative route choices.
6.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the sequence number for route choices.
6.3 EXAMPLE
State the second alternative route selection for the ordinary route to an
external destination.
CHO = 2
7 CONF Conflict number flag

7.1 FORMAT
7.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states if the analysed number is a conflict number or not.

7.3 EXAMPLE
The analysed number is a conflict number.
CONF = Y
8 CUST Customer number

8.1 FORMAT
CUST = D 1 D 2 D 3
D 1D 2D 3 = 1 - 250 Customer number
8.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the customer number.
8.3 EXAMPLE
The customer number is 2.
CUST = 2
9 DEST External destination

9.1 FORMAT
DEST = D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5
D 1D 2D 3D 4D 5 = 0 - 99999 Destination code for external traffic
9.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states a destination code for external traffic.
9.3 EXAMPLE
State 00 as destination code for external traffic.
DEST = 00
10 ENTRY Number to be analysed

10.1 FORMAT
The format for parameter ENTRY depends on the value of the parameter
TAB.
TAB = NLT
ENTRY = D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 D 6
D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5 D 6 = 0 - 999999 Number to be inserted in the analysis table
TAB = ENT, DNT1
ENTRY = D 1 D 2 .... D 16
D 1 D 2 .... D 16 = 0 - 9999999999999999 Number to be inserted in the analysis table
TAB = DNT2
ENTRY = D 1 D 2 .... D 8
TAB = PNR
ENTRY = D 1 D 2 .... D 10
10.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the number that shall be inserted in the analysis table
given by the parameter TAB.
10.3 EXAMPLE
Insert the number 91535 in an analysis table.
ENTRY = 91535
11 FRCT Fictitious Route Choice

Table
11.1 FORMAT
11.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states an entry in the fictitious destination table.
Note FRCT = 0 is only valid if TAB = DNT1 or DNT2. No entry in the fictitious
1: destination table can be assigned for FRCT = 0.
Note
2: In the PNR and RCT tables the value range is 1-250.
11.3 EXAMPLE
Point at individual 63 in the fictitious destination table.
FRCT = 63
12 LIM LIM-number
12.1 FORMAT
LIM = D 1 D 2 D 3
D 1D 2D 3 = 1-124 LIM number
12.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states a specific LIM.
12.3 EXAMPLE
LIM number 7 is referred to.
LIM = 7
13 MAX Maximum number of digits

in analysed number
13.1 FORMAT
MAX = D 1 D 2
D 1 D 2 = 1 - 20 Maximum number of digits to be expected for the analysed number
13.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the maximum number of digits to be expected for the
analysed number.
13.3 EXAMPLE
The maximum length of the analysed number is ten digits.
MAX = 10
14 MIN Minimum number of digits

in analysed number
14.1 FORMAT
MIN = D 1 D 2
D 1 D 2 = 1 - 20 Minimum number of digits to be expected for the analysed number.
14.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the minimum number of digits to be expected for the
analysed number.
14.3 EXAMPLE
The minimum length of the analysed number is three digits.
MIN = 3
15 OC Office Code
15.1 FORMAT
OC = D 1 D 2 D 3
D 1D 2D 3 = 200 - 999 Office Code

15.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states an office code number.
15.3 EXAMPLE
Office code 258 is referred to.
OC = 258
16 OCPT Office Code Prefix Table

Number
16.1 FORMAT
OCPT = D 1 D 2
D 1D 2 = 1 - 15 Office Code Prefix Table
16.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states one out of fifteen different office code prefix tables.
16.3 EXAMPLE
Refer to table 12 among the office code prefix tables.
OCPT = 12
17 OSA Operator System Access

17.1 FORMAT
OSA = D 1 D 2
D 1D 2 = 0 - 99 Operator System Access
17.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the Operator System Access value to be sent to the
network.
17.3 EXAMPLE
To request the local network operator in chosen network the value sent is 5.
OSA = 5
18 PRE Digits to insert at beginning

of number
18.1 FORMAT
The format for parameter PRE depends on the value of the parameter TAB.
TAB = ENT, NLT, FDT
PRE = D 1 D 2 .... D 20
D 1 D 2 .... D 20 = 1-20 digits to be inserted at beginning of a number. Digits can be 0 - 9
TAB = DNT1, DNT2, PNR
PRE = D 1 D 2 .... D 10
TAB = RCT
PRE = D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4 D 5
D 1D 2D 3D 4D 5 = 0 - 99999 Destination code for external traffic
18.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states a number of digits to be inserted at the beginning of the

analysed number.
When used in the RCT table for PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING the value
represents an external destination code in the external destination analysis.
18.3 EXAMPLE
Insert the number 9214 at the beginning of the number.
PRE = 9214
19 PRE1 Digits to insert at beginning
of number for PNR
19.1 FORMAT
PRE1 = D 1 D 2 .... D 16
19.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states a number of digits to be inserted at the beginning of a

PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING access code.
19.3 EXAMPLE
Insert the number 72 at the beginning of the PNR access code.
PRE1 = 72
20 QINF Queue information

indicator
20.1 FORMAT
20.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states if information about calls requested for On-hook queuing
shall be included in the printout or not.
20.3 EXAMPLE
Information about queued calls shall be included.
QINF = Y
21 RES Reset indicator
21.1 FORMAT
21.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states if counters for traffic measurement for Least Cost
Routing shall be reset or not.
21.3 EXAMPLE
Counters shall be reset.
RES = Y
22 ROU Route number

22.1 FORMAT
ROU = D 1 D 2 D 3
D 1D 2D 3 = 1-250 Route number
22.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the sequence number for a route.
22.3 EXAMPLE
Refer to route number 24.
ROU = 24
23 TAB Table name

23.1 FORMAT
23.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states what type of analysis table that is referred to.
The tables PNR and RCT are only used for PRIVATE NETWORK
ROUTING.
23.3 EXAMPLE
Type of table is Number Table.
TAB = DNT2
24 TNS Transit Network Selection

24.1 FORMAT
TNS = D 1 D 2 D 3 D 4
D 1D 2D 3D 4 = 000 - 9999 Network Equal Access Code
24.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the equal access code for the transit network.
24.3 EXAMPLE
The transit network selected has equal access code 288.
TNS = 288
25 TOLL Toll restriction indicator

25.1 FORMAT
25.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states which TCD category values between 0 and 14 for the
users that will deny/allow the completion of the call. TCD category 15 is by
default allowed to complete the call.
25.3 EXAMPLE
Let users with TCD category 0,2,3,4 and 8 be allowed to complete the call.
TOLL = 000000100011101
26 TRC Number of leading digits to

delete
26.1 FORMAT
The format for parameter TRC depends on the value of the parameter TAB.
TAB = DNT1, DNT2, ENT, NLT
TRC = D 1 D 2
D 1D 2 = 0 Number of digits to delete at the beginning of the dialled number. (16 is the
-16 maximum value allowed for TRC. It must, however, not be greater than the
number of digits given in the corresponding ENTRY- parameter.)
TAB = PNR
TRC = D 1 D 2
D 1 D 2 = 0 -10 Number of digits to delete at the beginning of the dialled number.
26.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the number of digits to delete at the beginning of the
dialled number.
Note: The value range in Private Network Routing is 0-10.
26.3 EXAMPLE
Delete the first three digits at the beginning of the number.
TRC = 3
27 TRC1 Number of leading digits to

delete for PNR
27.1 FORMAT
TRC1 = D 1 D 2
D 1D 2 = 0 Number of digits to delete at the beginning of the dialled number. (10 is the
-10 maximum value allowed for TRC1. It must, however, not be greater than the
number of digits given in the corresponding ENTRY-parameter.)
27.2 FUNCTION
The parameter states the number of digits to delete at the beginning of the
dialled PRIVATE NETWORK ROUTING access code.
This parameter is only used in the PNR table for PRIVATE NETWORK
ROUTING.
27.3 EXAMPLE
Delete the first three digits at the beginning of the number.
TRC1 = 3
Least cost routing

Contents
1 General
2 Procedure
2.1 Outgoing call by using LAC
1 General
This guide explains how to access the Least Cost Routing (LCR) facility by
using your telephone.
The Least Cost Routing Facility can be accessed by dialling Least Cost
Routing Access Code (LAC).
By using Least Cost Routing Access Code you will automaticly be routed
over the cheapest available route.
You will not yourself choose the cheapest route. This is instead performed
automatically by LCR.
2 Procedure
2.1 Outgoing call by using LAC
- Lift handset.
- Dial LAC.
If provided, dial tone is received.
- Continue with external number.
Off-hook queuing provided
If no free trunk exist when Off-hook queuing is provided queue tone is received. If a
trunk becomes free during this time it will be seized and the call will be executed as a
normal external call. It is possible during Off-hook queuing to do On-hook queuing
by dialling suffix digit for call-back towards busy route.
Off-hook queuing not provided
When Off-hook queuing is not provided and no free trunk is selected busy tone is
received. On-hook queuing is possible by dialling suffix digit for call-back towards
busy route.
If selected route is marked as expensive you will receive Expensive Route Warning
Tone which will make it possible for you to interrupt the further routing of the call.
- After conversation replace handset.

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Least Cost Routing, LC

1.1 What is Least Cost Routing?

1.2 What is the advantage of Least Cost Routing?

1.3 Glossary and acronyms

2.2 Route selection

2.3 Off-net to on-net conversion

2.4 Addition of prefix "1"

2.5 Deletion of area code

2.6 Off-hook and On-hook queuing

2.7 Expensive Route Warning Tone

2.8 LCR Class of Service

2.9 Dial tone after dialling of LAC

Least Cost Routing (LCR) is a function that allows the system to

1.3 Glossary and acronyms

ENT External Number Table

FDT Fictitious Destination Table

RCT Route Choice Table

- Deletion of Area Code.

- Off-hook and On-hook queuing.

- Expensive Route Warning Tone.

- LCR Class of Service.

- Dial tone after reception of LAC.

2.2 Route selection

The function for route selection is realized by means of a number of analysis

There are five analysis tables, i.e.

External Number Table (ENT).

The order in which a number is analysed in these tables is shown below.

External Number Table

- Number of leading digits to delete.

- Digits to insert at beginning of number.

The analysis is described in the flowchart below:

1 Is number found in ENT?

2 Is number a conflict number?

3 Start critical timing.

4 Time out? (N means that more

5 Delete leading digits.

7 Is number still an LCR number?

8 Proceed to analysis in NLT.

The function off-net to on-net conversion is realized by means of the ENT

10 Internal number found?

11 Proceed in flow for call to extension.

12 Proceed in flow for call to external line.

Number Length Table

- Number of leading digits to delete.

- Digits to insert at beginning of number.

- Indication whether the number is a conflict number or not.

- Maximum number length.

- Minimum number length.

1 Is the number found in NLT?

2 Delete leading digits.

4 Is the number a conflict number?

5 Is minimum number length

6 Wait for more digits.

7 Start critical timing.

8 Time out? (N means that more

9 Own area code to be inserted?

10 Insert own area code after LAC.

11 Number length is set to minimum

12 Number length is set to maximum

13 Proceed to analysis in DNT.

14 Own area code to be inserted?

15 Insert own area code after LAC.

16 Number length will be set to the number of

17 Proceed to analysis in DNT.