Absolute Billing Discount

The Absolute Billing Discount feature provides a straightforward way to apply a fixed discount to specific types of usage, such as calls to off-net destinations. This discount is applied during the billing cycle run and is based on the total amount of usage for the specified type.

Key features of the Absolute Billing Discount feature include:

  1. Fixed Discount Application: The discount is applied as a fixed amount to the rated event, reducing the total billed amount for the customer. This approach simplifies the billing process and ensures a consistent discount value is applied.

  2. Threshold Configuration: You can set the MIN and MAX thresholds for the total amount of usage for the specified type before applying the discount. This allows you to define the range within which the discount will be applied. For example, you can specify that the discount should only be applied when the total rated amount for a specific usage type is between a certain minimum and maximum threshold.

  3. Event-Based Discount: The discount is always applied by creating a new discount event that reflects the discounted amount separately from the actual event. This provides flexibility in how the discount is tracked and reported.

  4. Usage Type Specific: The discount can be applied to specific usage types, such as calls to off-net destinations, ensuring that the discount is relevant to the customer’s usage patterns.