Abstract: Systems and methods for connecting and disconnecting to a DSL ring are provided. A cross connect node is used to connect multiple endpoints into a DSL ring. When a given endpoint is powered down, a cross connect bypasses that endpoint such that the ring is maintained. POTS service is provided irrespective of whether the endpoint is bypassed for the purpose of the ring. The status of a bypassed node can be ascertained using baseband signalling.

Abstract: Systems and methods for connecting and disconnecting to a DSL ring are provided. A cross connect node is used to connect multiple endpoints into a DSL ring. When a given endpoint is powered down, a cross connect bypasses that endpoint such that the ring is maintained. POTS service is provided irrespective of whether the endpoint is bypassed for the purpose of the ring. The status of a bypassed node can be ascertained using baseband signalling.

Abstract: A wireless handset configured to hide contact information fields associated with selected contacts is described. The wireless handset comprises a processor, a display, and a handset memory. The processor stores a list of contact entries on the handset memory. Each contact entry comprises a plurality of contact information fields. A user may select one or more of the contact entries to lock. The list is updated such that the contact information content of at least one contact information field is hidden when the locked contact entry is shown on the handset display. Additionally, a method for displaying contact entries on a wireless handset with one or more contact information fields hidden is described.