In one embodiment, a method of challenging an incoming call to a called party based on predetermined call challenge rules. The call challenge rules may include challenging a calling party when an incoming call falls within a call challenge time window of the local time of the called party. A method may include determining the local time of the called party, announcing the local time to the calling party, and prompting the calling party whether to ring the ringer of the called party or be routed to voicemail.
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