Methods and systems are disclosed for audibly announcing information
associated with a calling party in an advanced intelligent network
comprising a service switching point, a service control point and a
services node. The service switching point is adapted to suspend calls
directed to an audio caller identification service and to forward
information concerning the calling and called parties to the service
control point. The service control point is adapted to direct the call to
a selected services node. The services node sends a query to retrieve
information concerning the calling party from the service control point.
If necessary, other service control points may be queried for the
information. While the aforementioned processing is occurring, the
calling party continues to hear a ringing signal. When the aforementioned
information is retrieved, the service directs a second call to the called
party. When an operator from the called party station answers the phone,
the service audibly announces information concerning the calling party
and the called party is provided an opportunity to accept or reject the
call.