SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROXY SIGNALING MANIPULATION IN AN IP TELEPHONY NETWORK

A call services manager and methods for improving the quality and efficiency of voice of Internet Protocol ("VOIP") calls are provided. In an embodiment a method to improve communication link utilization on a call requiring the use of a central service platform is provided. An additional method is provided to validate caller identification information exchanged between originating and terminating communication devices in an IP voice network. In a further aspect of the invention, a method using a call services manager is provided to dynamically switch from one call route to another based on quality of service considerations. A call services manager is also provided. The call services manager is a software proxy that can reside at any type of network element. The call services manager includes software modules to implement the above methods for improving VOIP quality, and can include other call service and quality improvement modules.