a communication system comprises a communication platform and a wireless service node . the communication platform receives first signaling for a call to a telephone number , and in response , transfers second signaling to alert a packet network appliance of the call , and the communication platform transfers third signaling . the wireless service node receives the third signaling , and in response , transfers fourth signaling to alert a wireless telephone of the call . the wireless telephone and the packet network appliance are simultaneously alerted of the call .