A method for handling an incoming call received at an inbound terminal via
an analog line is described. The method comprises receiving the incoming
call at the inbound terminal; storing caller ID data enabling
identification of incoming call; comparing a stored existing caller ID
with the stored current caller ID to determine if an earlier incoming
call is being signaled to an application; if the earlier incoming call is
being signaled, disconnecting the earlier incoming call; and presenting
the incoming call to the application thereby reducing the risk of
conflict between incoming calls.