Authorization Code

The Authorization Code object defines a code, and optionally an associated PIN (personal identification number), which the subscriber must dial in order to make a call using an on-switch calling card service.

The Authorization Code object is a child of the Authorization Code Table object.


You cannot delete an Authorization Code if one or more ANI Screening Entry objects refer to it. While an Authorization Code is disabled, subscribers will not be able to make calls using this code.


Parameter

Access

Description
Authorization Code Change Inactive A numeric digit string specifying the digits that the subscriber must dial to authorize a call. The number of digits in this string must match the Authorization Code Length specified in the parent Authorization Code Table.
Description Change An optional text string of up to 32 characters describing this Authorization Code.
PIN Change This field appears only if PIN in the parent Authorization Code Table is set to Required. The PIN (personal identification number) that the subscriber must dial after the authorization code to validate it. Specify a 4-digit number.
Long Distance Service Class Change The Long Distance Service Class that applies to calls using this authorization code. Select from the drop-down list of configured Long Distance Service Classes.
Simultaneous call limit Change The maximum number of simultaneous calls using this authorization code that can be active at any time. Choose Use default to use the default value specified in the parent Authorization Code Table, or specify a value. Zero indicates no limit.
Service suspended Change Specifies whether this authorization code is currently suspended (subscribers are prevented from making calls using this code). You can use this field to suspend service temporarily without removing the Authorization Code. Values:
  • True
  • False (default)
Service blocked Change This field appears only if PIN in the parent Authorization Code Table is set to Required. Specifies whether the use of this authorization code is currently blocked because subscribers have made too many incorrect attempts to enter an account code or PIN. Values:
  • True
  • False
If this field is set to True, the NE has automatically blocked any further use of this authorization code. To remove the block and allow subscribers to use this code again, set the field to False.
Requested status Read only Specifies whether an administrator has attempted to enable the Authorization Code. Values:
  • Enabled
    The object has been enabled.
  • Disabled
    The object has not been enabled or has been disabled.
Actual status Read only Specifies the current status of the Authorization Code. Values:
  • Enabled
    The object has been enabled.
  • Disabled
    The object has not been enabled or has been disabled.