A system and method of providing remote agent access to a voice over
internet protocol contact center by allowing an agent to login to the
contact center with a data circuit through a remote data access device
such as a VPN device are disclosed. The system and method further
include, after receiving contact information, the contact center
transmitting call data to the remote agent through the data line, the
data line carrying bi-directional signaling data including the agent's
ability to control call pick-up and hang-up, while transmitting the voice
component over a telephone line. Further, the present invention has the
ability to provide a continuous stream of customer calls to the agent or
to disconnect after each individual call.