Usage charges

Usage charges specify how much to charge for different blocks of continuous use, for example, telephone flagfall and timed charges or mobile internet downloads. Usage charges also include plan-specific tariffs and policy configuration rules, for example, a rule that applies a shaping policy if a customer exceeds a download limit.

The Usage Charges tab displays a summary of the usage charge rules that apply to a plan. It displays the charge type, the plan option the rule applies to, a charge code, an invoice item description and the charge. The charges are displayed in the order that Smile processes the rule. The set of rules applied to a plan must be complete to handle all usage events. If Smile cannot match a charge against a rule during processing then an error will be generated.