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LOCAL Provider

Use LOCAL technology when a PBX-local route should be selected by routing profiles like a provider. LOCAL providers do not create SIP, PJSIP, or IAX realtime rows.

LOCAL provider fields with fictional local route values.
LOCAL provider fields with fictional local route values.

LOCAL Field Details

FieldApplies toPurposeFictional example
TechnologyLOCAL onlyUses a local route target instead of an external SIP/IAX/DAHDI carrier account.LOCAL
Peer NameLOCAL onlyStable local-route identifier for administrators and routing profiles.docs_local_route
Digits to Add / RemoveLOCAL onlyNormalizes the number before local routing.No add, remove 0
CallerID and CallerID NameLOCAL onlyOptionally forces caller ID for calls sent through the local route.+15551230000 and Docs Local
Max outbound channelsLOCAL onlyLimits local-route concurrency, or Unlimited when no limit is needed.Unlimited
Inbound optionsLOCAL when used for inbound-like routingCan still normalize destination numbers and set custom variables before matching.Normalize number checked

Shared Fields Still Used

LOCAL providers still use common identity, status, outbound digit manipulation, caller ID controls, max outbound channels, penalty, inbound normalization, DID modification, and custom variable fields. Additional SIP/SMS headers and realtime account settings are hidden.

Fictional LOCAL Example

Name: Docs Local Route
Peer Name: docs_local_route
Technology: LOCAL
Status: Enabled
Max outbound channels: Unlimited
Penalty: 50