Ed,
Yes. I am positive. I agree that it could be dangerous, but that doesn't change the fact that it can be done. In our office, the bulk of the phones send the appropriate company name. However, phones in the lab are fair game for the techs. They might send out the company name, or they might send "Union Pacific" or "City Morgue" etc.
If it were abused, it could certainly be a liability to someone. But, I don't think it would be the LEC, if the CPE is providing the name. The owner of the switch will have a vested interest in seeing that the setup is appropriate.
I can't speak for any other manufacturer. But, with a Nortel system and a PRI from the right carrier, this is easily manipulated.
All of this push-back has me second guessing a little (even though I KNOW its been done). I'll have to set it up and make some test calls when I have a chance. The thing that I want to test is whether the NAME survives a handoff from one carrier to another. Can I call you for the test ED?
