Abstract: A method and apparatus set up a call between at least one standard analog terminal and a remote terminal in a network, via a radio terminal and a radio base station. The contents of a memory are initially cleared. If a first dialed digit is received from the standard analog terminal, verification of the radio terminal status is terminated, if it is in progress, and the first dialed digit is stored in the memory, forming the contents of the memory. Verification of the radio terminal status includes, for example, sampling and evaluation of radio signal strengths, determining the service restrictions of the radio terminal, and determining whether the radio terminal is authorized to make a call from the cell in which it is located, using an operator's SIM card. Verification of the radio terminal status is initiated, and the contents of the memory are sent to a buffer. If a subsequently dialed digit is received from the standard analog terminal, verification of the radio terminal status is terminated.

Abstract: Apparatus, and an associated method, for converting an inband signal, such as a DTMF signal, into a form to permit transmission thereof to a receive station. An inband signal, such as a DTMF signal generated by a wireline device is applied to a digital transmitter, such as a fixed cellular terminal having a digital transceiver. The inband signal is detected and encoded. The inband signal is encoded in a manner to permit its transmission according to an appropriate air interface standard.