Abstract: An incoming call is received. Prior to transmitting a first ringing signal for the incoming call, an advanced calling feature signal is transmitted to customer premises equipment (CPE) on a local line at the customer premises. Then, the first ringing signal is transmitted to the CPE via the local line.

Abstract: A first clock signal is generated by a first circuit and a second clock signal is generated by an auxiliary clock circuit. A switch controls whether the first clock signal or the second clock signal is provided to a subscriber line integrated circuit (SLIC). The SLIC is operable to generate a line voltage within predetermined tolerances on a loop line at a customer premises if the SLIC is receiving the first clock signal or the second clock signal.

Abstract: A media clip, such as a video clip or an audio/video clip, is provided as a ringback tone for an incoming call. A specific media clip may be dedicated for specific callers or for a group of callers. A processor detects an incoming call and determines if a media clip is assigned for the caller based on communication information associated with the caller such as Caller ID. The processor may also determine that the original ringback tones should be provided to an individual caller. The media clips may be downloaded to the processor by a user and may be assigned to specific callers by the user.

Abstract: An audio clip is provided as a ringback tone for an incoming call. A specific audio clip may be dedicated for specific callers or for a group of callers. A processor detects an incoming call and determines if an audio clip is assigned for the caller based on communication information associated with the caller such as Caller ID. The processor may also determine that the original ringback tones should be provided to an individual caller. The audio clips may be downloaded to the processor by a user and may be assigned to specific callers by the user.

Abstract: A system for signaling a distributed network status indication to a local user includes an access device configured to monitor a status of the distributed network and a processing module configured to process information pertaining to the monitored status of the distributed network. The system also includes at least one user device comprising a status identifier, where the processing module is configured to transmit a signal to the at least one user device pertaining to the monitored status of the distributed network, and where the status identifier of the at least one user device is configured to output an indication corresponding to the status of the distributed network.