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A priority call is a telephone call that has been assigned some enhanced level of priority for processing by a telecommunications network such that it may be expected to achieve precedence over other traffic. In a given network, there may be several levels of priority.

Priority call, and priority ring also refer to calling features which give a distinctive ring to calls from telephone numbers chosen by the subscriber. The service may require a subscription from their telephone company. To set up priority call, the subscriber dials the vertical service code *61 and follows the instructions.

See also

  • Enhanced 911 – System that provides a callers location to emergency dispatchers
  • Message precedence – Indicator attached to telegraph message indicating its level of urgency

References

  1. "What is Priority Call (*61)?". AT&T. December 7, 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  2. "What is Priority Call service?". ATC Communications. Retrieved November 18, 2024.


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