Abstract: A method and system for selecting control channels from base stations located near a border between radio telecommunications networks. The system includes a first mobile switching center (MSC) that services and controls a coverage area associated with a first radio telecommunications network, a plurality of base stations located within the first radio telecommunications network, and a plurality of base stations located within the second radio telecommunications network. Additionally, the system includes redirection logic located within the first MSC which determines if a mobile station (MS) from the second radio telecommunications network is attempting to access a base station in the first radio telecommunications network which is adjacent to the border between the first and second radio telecommunications networks and redirects the MS to access a control channel from a base station located within the second radio telecommunications network.