Abstract: An automatic verification in a personal number system, in particular a Universal Personal Telecommunication (UPT) system. A vocal verification is automatically issued after registration of a new registration number and the new registration number can be validated as a true registration number. Also, a test connection of the new registration number can be performed by means of setting up of a connection from the Service Control Point to the new registration number and letting a ring signal sound and then automatically disconnect the connection. The provision of the vocal verification of the new registration number, the validation of the new registration number, and the setting up of a test connection significantly reduces the risk. (FIG.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus manually route incoming calls in a network in which an individual subscriber may be reached by the same telephone number on a number of different terminals, depending on, e.g., the type of incoming call and the time of day. An incoming call is automatically directed to one telephone, from which the subscriber may select to direct the call, e.g., to a fax machine, or an answering service. The terminals in question may be specified by the subscriber and identified by short numbers. An SSP and an SCP may be adapted to perform the service.