How do I manage text allowances in different networks?
All-net Text Allowance
Location: Text Allowance Settings
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Definition: All-net text allowances are applicable on all networks within the home country, including both mobile and fixed networks.
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Allowance Types: Can be defined as a specific number of SMS or unlimited.
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Rollover: Unused specific amounts may be rolled over into the next period. Rollover and new allowances are combined and not treated separately.
On-net Text Allowance
Location: Text Allowance Settings
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Definition: On-net text allowances are only valid on your home network.
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Allowance Types: Can be defined as a specific amount or unlimited.
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Rollover: Optionally, unused specific amounts can be rolled over into the next period.
Off-net Text Allowance
Location: Text Allowance Settings
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Definition: Off-net allowances are valid for texts sent to other domestic networks within your home country.
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Allowance Types: Can be defined as a specific amount or unlimited.
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Rollover: Optionally, unused specific amounts can be rolled over into the next period.
How do I manage international and multi-country text allowances?
Text Multi Country Allowance
Location: Multi-Country Settings
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Usage: Valid in selected countries. For identical 'from' and 'to' countries, check the “to the same countries” box.
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Types of Allowances:
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Extended Home Country: Include your home country in both ‘from’ and ‘to’ fields.
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International Texts: Set your home country in the ‘from’ field and other countries in the ‘to’ field.
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Roaming Texts: Set your home country in the ‘to’ field and other countries in both ‘from’ and ‘to’ fields.
How do I configure roaming and international text rates?
Text Roaming
Location: Roaming Settings
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Outgoing Rates: Define rates for texts sent when abroad to the local country numbers, home country, and rest of the world.
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Incoming SMS: Incoming SMS from B numbers when abroad are free.
Text International
Location: International Settings
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Usage: Adding an international text feature provides SMS services to international destinations as defined in the settings.
How do I handle overages for text services?
Text All-net Overage
Location: Overage Settings
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Necessity: Required to continue all-net text service after the allowance is consumed.
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Configuration: Select from predefined rates in settings or enter directly in the overage rate field.
Text On-net Overage
Location: Overage Settings
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Necessity: Required for on-net text service continuation.
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Configuration: Select or directly enter overage rates.
Text Off-net Overage
Location: Overage Settings
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Necessity: Required for off-net text service continuation.
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Configuration: Select or directly enter overage rates.
Text Multi Country Overage
Location: Overage Settings
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Necessity: Required for multi-country text service continuation.
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Configuration: Select from predefined rates or enter directly.
By understanding these configurations, you can effectively manage text allowances and overages within your charging system to meet your subscribers' needs.