Signal sent to an operator or subscriber indicating that the switch is ready to receive dial pulses.
An audible signal indicating that automatic switching equipment is ready to receive signals required for a connection.
a pretty profound tone that can serve as underscore to the moment
A analog method of signaling - from the PBX or telephone company central office switch that signals the caller that a call can be placed.
The most basic connection of homes and business to a telephone network. The FCC is encouraging competition in dial-tone provision, though little exists in fact.
Tone which indicates to the caller that equipment is ready to receive dialed information. A dial tone is usually 350 Hz plus 440 Hz at -13dBm.
A tone employed in a dial telephone system to indicate to the calling party that the equipment is ready to receive dial or tone pulses.
Ready To Place/Originate A Call. When the off hook indication is received at a central office, a dial tone signal is sent to the originating caller on a switched network to indicate that the switch is ready to accept a number.
The sound you hear when you pick up a telephone. It comes from the switch in the central office and is to signal you that the line is ready for you to begin dialing.
A local telephone company offering, see POTS
A connection to the switch that allows attempts at establishing calls to be made.
A signal, generated by a service circuit within the local exchange or PBX, that is sent to an operator or user as an audible indication that the switch is ready to receive dialing digits.