According to embodiments of the present invention, a method for
selectively managing a call connection between a caller and each of a
first directory number associated with a subscriber and a second
directory number associated with the subscriber includes causing at least
the first directory number to be rung in response to a call request from
the caller. In response to a determination that the rung first directory
number has answered the call request: a call is automatically allowed to
be completed between the caller and the first directory number if the
first directory number is of a first type; and, if the directory number
is of a second type, a prescribed additional response is required from
the first directory number prior to allowing the call to be completed
between the caller and the first directory number, and the second
directory number is allowed to be rung in response to the call request
until the prescribed additional response is provided.