A system and method of routing calls in a telecommunications network is
provided. The method includes receiving an incoming call for the called
party, determining the called party location, selecting a long distance
carrier preferred by the called party for incoming calls made to the
called party location, and routing the call to the called party using the
selected long distance carrier. The system includes means for receiving
an incoming call for the called party, means for determining the called
party location, means for selecting a long distance carrier preferred by
the called party for incoming calls made to the called party location,
and means for routing the call to the called party using the selected
long distance carrier.