A method for an automated voice response system to present access numbers status information to dial-up Internet users. The automated voice response system can perform the step of establishing a telephony communication with a party responsive to a received telephone call from the party. An access number can be received from the party. At least one data store can be queried for entries associated the access number. Responsive to this query, a current status for the access number can be determined. An indication of the status can be presented to the party across the telephone communication.