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call display
DCHP-2 (May 2016)
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n.
a system for displaying the phone number and sometimes other information for an incoming call on a phone or other device.
Type: 5. Frequency — The term is of very high frequency in Canada in comparison to other locations (see Chart 1). The term caller ID (short for caller identification) is also widely used in Canada (see Chart 2).
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1987
"Over all, the combined flexibility and capacity of fibre optics, digital switching and common channel signalling will allow us to provide new services, such as on-demand private lines, call display systems, videoconferencing and automatic credit card telephones," Mr. Duvar said.
1990
Koen says Bell doesn't keep tabs on the number of customers who complain about calls, but she adds that since the call-display feature was introduced in the Ottawa and Quebec City regions, complaints to police about obscene calls have dropped dramatically - to nine from 32 in Ottawa and to 30 from 200 in Quebec City over six-month periods.
1995
Each year, Bell spends between $1.5 billion and $2 billion on things like upgrading its network, replacing old copper wires and introducing new products like call display.
1996
Special to The Globe and Mail CALLER identification, otherwise known as caller ID or call display, has enmeshed itself in the everyday lives of millions of Canadians.
1997
The township woman told police that she copied her tormentor's number from her telephone's call display.
1997
First, you need a call-display telephone. If you don't already have one, consider it an investment in your own mental and financial well-being.
2007
The federal regulator is also removing all caps on local optional services, such as call-display, call-waiting and voicemail services provided by the big phone companies.
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Chart 1: Internet Domain Search, 23 Aug. 2012
