Method and apparatus for optimizing call setup traffic in a communications network with out-of-band call control signaling

摘要

What is disclosed is a method and apparatus for optimizing call setup traffic in a communications network with out-of-band call control signaling. The method includes the steps of determining a profile and an associated handle, establishing a communications link with an opposing party; and, transmitting a call setup request containing the associated handle to the opposing party. The apparatus includes a processor, a transmit and receive unit coupled to the processor, and a memory coupled to the processor to cause the processor to perform the method.