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This tab is a cornerstone of the whole section, containing the list of all codes with an indication of personal parameters. The tab allows adding new and managing rates, as well as their mass editing, importing, and exporting.  

Screenshot: Rates window

Column NameDescription
Rate TableRate table of a rate
Src CodeSource code of a rate
Src Code NameSource code name of a rate
CodeDestination code of a rate
Code NameDestination code name of a rate
RatePrice per unit of service
Effective DateDate, when a rate becomes active
NotesAdditional information about a rate
SFSetup fee of a rate
MinMinimal billed volume
IntBilled interval
PolicyPolicy of a rate
Time ProfileTime profile of a rate


Functional buttons and icons, presented in the section, are as follows:

Button/IconDescription

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Allows adding a new rate to the system

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Allows editing a rate

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Please note that a rate cannot be edited if it was created along with a special rate. For editing such a rate, go to the Special Rates section and edit a respective special rate.


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Allows deleting a rate from the system

Adding New Rate

To create a new rate for a target code, you need to click Add Rate and , and the following fields will appear:  

FieldDescription
Src Code
Rate Table
Specify
Indicate a
source code
rate table for a new rate
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You can add a code to the already chosen code deck while creating a new rate. To do it, while indicating a new one for a rule, click on the plus Image Removed icon next to the respective code (see the screenshot below). The plus icon will be visible if there is a code deck specified previously

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Code

Indicate a destination code for a new rate

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The field accepts multiple values, delimited by a comma, or ranges.


Code NameName of a destination code group
Src Code
Specify a source code for a new rate
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Please note that rates with Src Codes are not used when termination tariffs are chosen for Dynamic Routing. This functionality is going to be reworked in the upcoming releases.


Src Code NameIndicate a source code name
in case a source code is not specified (available if a code deck is attached). If an Src Code Name is specified, the Src Code field becomes disabled and vice versa.Dst Code

Indicate a destination code for a new rate.

Dst Code NameName of a destination code group (available if a code deck is attached)
RatePrice per unit of a service
. Here you can see changes (how current rate differs from previously effective on) by clicking the up/down arrowsEffective DateRate start date (newest available rate for a particular destination)Min
Interval

Tariffication interval. This parameter is used when Min Volume expires. For instance, if call time is 26 seconds, Min Volume is 25, and Interval is 8, the client will pay for 33 seconds

Min VolumeMinimal time of the
Minimal time of
call that will be tariffed.

For example, if the total call time was 20
seconds and 
seconds and the Min Volume is 30, the client will pay for 30 seconds of the call.
Int

Grace Volume

Tariffication interval.
This parameter is used when Min Time expires.

For instance, if call time is 26 seconds, Min is 25, and Int is 8, the client will pay for 33 seconds

Time interval that will not be tariffed (free time). For instance, if you specified 5 sec as Grace Volume, all calls with duration up to 5 seconds (including calls with a session time of 5 seconds) will be free of charge.

Setup Fee

Setup fee (charged when event duration is longer than 0 seconds)
Effective DateRate start date (newest available rate for a particular destination)

End Date

After a specified date, the target rate will not be used
ServicesSelect a service for a current rate (calls, SMSs, data)
Extra Fields

Additional parameters are stored under the gray downwards arrow Image Removed icon.

  • Tag
Specify a tag for the respective rates. If it's not applicable, assign a (@) tag as default.

Policy

This option allows selecting a rate type for a code: regular rate or an additive (extra) rate:

    • regular rate - this policy signifies a usual rate definition for the event;
    • additive (extra) rate - this policy signifies that this rate will be added to a regular rate for the event. 

During billing, the system takes one regular rate and all additive (extra) rates that are appropriate for the call.  Please note, a regular/additive rate table will be determined by accessible dynamic and static tags used for the call. 

Time Profile

Time profile that will be used for a current rate. For example, business time, non-business time, weekends, etc.

End Date

Tag

After a specified date, the target rate will not be used.
  • Setup Fee
Setup fee (charged when event duration is longer than 0 seconds).
  • Grace Volume

Time interval that will not be tariffed (free time). 

For instance, if you specified 5 sec as Grace Time , all calls with duration up to 5 seconds (including calls with session time of 5 seconds) will be free of charge.

Specify a tag for the respective rates. If it's not applicable, assign a (@) tag as default

Notes

Additional information about the current rate

Number Length

Specify a minimum and maximum length of the destination number.

For example, if you have a rate of 3 USD for 123 Dst Code with indicated number length from 6 to 9, and another rate of 5 USD for the same 123 Dst Code without specified number length, all calls with a Dst Number between 6 and 9 digits will be billed by 3 USD, otherwise, by 5 USD.

  • Notes
Additional information about current rate.

Screenshot: Adding a New Rate

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After you finish filling in all the fields, click ОК.

Also, you can export the rates quickly by clicking the Export Filtered button or opening the Export tab. 

Editing Rate

Starting from the v.3.18, there is a possibility of inline rates editing. For this, click on a respective rate line once. You will be able to correct the Src and Dst Code, Rate, Effective Date, Notes, SF, Min, Int, and Time Profile columns:

Screenshot: Inline editing a Rate

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When you are done, click the Image Added icon to confirm the change without page reload.

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After a rate was updated, it is still present in the list of filtered rates (if enabled) regardless of the set values. You need to update the page to see the filtered list without the changed rate (if the changes do not align with the filter).

Mass Rate Edit

It's possible to make a mass update of the rates filtered by the rate table by clicking on Mass Edit for the . The drop-down menu to will appear. Then, where you need to fill in the fields according to your needs. There are four six general parameters that can be applied to a field:

  • preserve - the default configuration that saves the rate not edited. Leave this parameter unchanged if required;
  • set to - it allows to edit rates, for example, specify the same effective date for all rates at once, regardless of previous configurations;
  • inc for - here you can indicate how the original value increased;
  • dec for - here you can indicate how the original value decreased;
  • absolute - take the entered value as an absolute one;
  • relative - take the entered value as a relative one.

The list of mass edit fields is as follows:

Screenshot: Mass Edit button

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FieldDescription
StatusChange rates statuses. Available options: preserve, set to
Rate

Change rates values. Available options: preserve, set to, inc for, dec for, absolute, relative. You can increase or decrease the value either by fixed number or percent. To increase or decrease by percent, enter % sign after the desired number.

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Setup Fee


SF

Change setup fee values. Available options: preserve, set to, inc for, dec for, absolute, relative. You can increase or decrease the value either by fixed number or percent. To increase or decrease by percent, enter % sign after the desired number.

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TagChange rates tags. Available options: preserve, set to
Min. VolumeChange minimal volume values. Available options: preserve, set to
IntervalChange tariffication interval values. Available options: preserve, set to
Grace VolumeChange grace volume values. Available options: preserve, set to
Effective DateChange rates start date values. Available options: preserve, set to
End DateChange rates end date values. Available options: preserve, set to
Time ProfileChange rates profiles. Available options: preserve, set to
NotesChange rates notes. Available options: preserve, set to
Number Length MinChange the minimum length of destination numbers. Available options: preserve, set to
Number Length MaxChange the maximum length of destination numbers. Available options: preserve, set to

After indicating the necessary fields, click the Preview button. You will see a new rate table with edited details, where you can choose one of the following options: 

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Use the Advanced Search drop-down menu (see screenshot) by clicking on a red downwards arrow Image Removed icon blue downward arrow icon in the top right corner of the tab. To open additional settings, click the Advanced button. 

Screenshot: Rates tab search settings

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FieldDescription
Rate TableFilter rates by a selected rate table
Src/Dst Code/Name

Search by the title or code. When filtering rates by code/code name, you can enter, for example, 1 as a value to get the output of all rates for the codes 1, 12, 123, etc. Alternatively, you can enter USA to get the output of USA, USA proper, USA general, etc. That said, this field takes the value of code% or code_name%.

Policy

Search by the policy of the rate:

  • regular
  • additive
Status

Search by the state of the rate:

  • active
  • stashed (not confirmed). This state means that the rate is not used for the billing or routing process.
State

Search by the period of a rate during which the rate is active, expired, etc., as compared to the date specified in the next field. The following states are available to choose from a drop-down list:

  • current/future - includes current and future rates
  • current on - the search includes rates that are active for a specified date
old
  • future for - the
search rates that are expired for
  • future rates compared with a specified date
future
  • past for - the
future rates compared with
  • search rates that are expired for a specified date
  • current/new - includes current and future rates
    • all - includes all rates
    Code/Name
    Time ProfileSearch by
    the title or code
    the time profile of the rate
    TagSearch by an assigned tag
    Imported File
    ServicesSearch by the service, for which rates will work
    RateSearch by the rate, the price interval could be specified
    Setup FeeSearch by the
    title of an imported file, choose a file from the drop-down list of all available. If the list is empty, there are no imported files.Difference
    setup fee of the rate, the interval could be specified
    End DateSearch by the expiration date of the rate
    Notification status

    Search by the date of rate notifications to the clients:

    • sent/not sent
    • sent
    • not sent

    The field will be autocompleted with a date of the last notification of the filtered rates.

    Prev Diff Status

    Search by the cost changes of the current rate from previous. The following types are available to choose from a drop-down list:

    • Decreased
    • Increased
    • Not changed
    • New
    Next Diff Status

    Search by the

    state

    cost changes of the next rate from the current. The following types are available to choose from a drop-down list:

    • active
    • stashed (not confirmed). This state means that the rate is not used for the billing or routing process.
    RateSearch by the rate, the price interval could be specified
    • Decreased
    • Increased
    • Not changed
    • New
    Import File
    Setup Fee
    Search by the
    setup fee of the rate, the interval could be specifiedEnd DateSearch by the expiration date of the rate
    title of an imported file, choose a file from the drop-down list of all available. If the list is empty, there are no imported files.
    Min VolumeSearch by the minimal volume of event that will be tariffed
    IntervalSearch by the tariffication interval
    Profile
    Search by the time profile of the rate
    Grace VolumeSearch by the interval of the free time
    Number LengthSearch by the length of the destination number

    When you have a filtered output and want to add a new rate, it will inherit filtered settings (a.k.a. will have them autocompleted in the adding form). These settings are Rate Table, Policy, Time Profile, Service, Tag.

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    When you filter rates by the state (for example, current/newfuture, future for, current on), the stashed (not-confirmed) rates will not show up in the search results. To include these rates, choose all from the drop-down list.

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    Screenshot: Rates tab settings

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