Because the signalling in System No. 6 does not pass over the speech path, facilities should be provided for making a continuity check of the speech path prior to the commencement of conversation. The check is not intended to eliminate the need for routin
ITU-T Q.271-1988 history
1988ITU-T Q.271-1988 1.1 General - Specifications of Signalling System No. 6 (Study Group XI) 3 pp