SMSIVR Billing System
Overview
Services that use a normal IVR Platform can be integrated with the MX Telecom Premium SMS Service. Rather than charging for the call via a premium rate number, the end user can be billed by sending a Premium SMS message to their handset once they have called a Geographic number, Non-geographic number or Voice Short Code.
The key benefits of using the MX Telecom SMSIVR Billing System are:
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Mobile users can be billed a premium amount for a call
Traditional 1900 premium rate numbers cannot usually be called from cell phones; they are often barred by the mobile carriers by default. Even if this bar is lifted, end users can still be restricted in making calls to premium rate numbers.
Cell phone users can, however, make calls to Geographic or Non-geographic numbers, for example, allowing end users to call voice services that can be billed at premium rates via the MX Telecom SMSIVR Billing Service.
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Several Billing options are available
SMSIVR Billing Services can be set up with a variety of billing options, including:
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A Drop Charge, made at the start of the call.
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A Per Minute tariff rate, applicable for the duration of the call.
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A Drop Charge and a Per Minute tariff rate can be combined.
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A Free Period can be included for a specified amount of time.
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Free Periods and combinations of the above can also be set up.
- Flexible tariff rates can be set up.
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The following screenshots show various aspects of the MX Telecom SMSIVR Billing System.
For example, the SMS Billing profiles can be edited for each service.
Calls can be charged for in advance or in arrears and at specified intervals during the call.
Service providers can upload a message to be played for each possible failure, such as the call being made from a landline, or a mobile phone not displaying its CLI. These messages can be uploaded to the system via the Internet. If required, MX Telecom also has pre-recorded messages that can be used for these error prompts.
Service Providers can specify the SMS messages to be sent out to end users when they are billed.
SMSIVR Billing System Pricing
Pricing is as follows:
| MX Telecom SMSIVR Billing Service | Monthly Fee (USD) |
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| SMS Billing via a Dedicated Short Code | 1000 per month |
A fee of 0.06 USD per minute (based upon per second billing) applies for use of the SMSIVR Billing Service. There is no set up charge.
Prices do not include tax.
Lead times are usually around 1 month for a Dedicated Short Code.
Standard Premium SMS outpayments and charges apply for the SMSIVR Billing Service.
The MX Telecom SMSIVR Billing Service also includes access to a full live online billing system that displays information on system usage statistics.
Sign Up
To Sign up to the MX Telecom SMSIVR Billing Service, please contact sales@mxtelecom.com or call 1-877-698-3532.
