Abstract: A method for analyzing ISVM signaling messages that includes copying, to a message file, messages being transmitted through a signaling link, extracting ISVM messages from the message file that meet at least one trouble criterion, storing the extracted messages in an error report file, and generating an error report from the error report file. The error report lists the extracted messages. Examples of the trouble criterion include messages referencing a designated directory number, messages reporting an error, messages having a signaling point code and a destination point code that are equal, query messages having no matching responses, and unit data service messages.

Abstract: A method for analyzing ISVM signaling messages that includes copying, to a message file, messages being transmitted through a signaling link, extracting ISVM messages from the message file that meet at least one trouble criterion, storing the extracted messages in an error report file, and generating an error report from the error report file. The error report lists the extracted messages. Examples of the trouble criterion include messages referencing a designated directory number, messages reporting an error, messages having a signaling point code and a destination point code that are equal, query messages having no matching responses, and unit data service messages.

Abstract: A method for managing telephone calls including the steps of obtaining from a subscriber of a telephone line an authorization to activate a quiet time period, receiving an incoming call for a telephone number associated with the telephone line, determining whether the quiet time period has expired, terminating the call if the quiet time period has expired, and providing an alternative call treatment during the quiet time period. The quiet time period can include a default amount of time. Alternatively, the quiet time period can include an amount of time specified by the subscriber at the time of obtaining the authorization. The alternative call treatment can include one of playing a busy signal, forwarding the incoming call to a voice mailbox, forwarding the incoming call to another telephone line, playing a greeting recorded by the subscriber, and playing a greeting indicating when the quiet time period will expire. Provisions are made for an authorized calling party to bypass the quiet time period.