Not really sure but my guess is that it works a bit like IP. A whoas is issued 
among the telcos and some switch answers and the call is routed.

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On 2010-12-02, at 6:12 PM, Frank Bax <[email protected]> wrote:

> If I make a call to a number that belongs to someone not using the same telco 
> that I use; how does my telco know which other telco to connect with in order 
> to complete the call?
> 
> 
> 
> On 12/02/10 12:47, Andre Courchesne wrote:
>> With portability now I don't think that is possible.
>> 
>> 
>> On 2010-12-02, at 12:42 PM, Dean Yorke wrote:
>>> Hey Everyone,
>>> 
>>> THis is a little off topic, but I was wondering if there is a central 
>>> register of all phone numbers and who the hosting provider is?
>>> Ie, does the number belong to bell, rogers, bell mobility, telus and so on.
>>> 
>>> Thanks
> 
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