Setting up Subscriptions-1

Before you start using subscriptions, the system must be configured to reflect the subscription and billing rules of your business.

Products

Products added to subscriptions fall into two categories:

1. Termed, usage or one-time based services, such as TV channels, movies, and broadband services.
2. Hardware items that are necessary for the provision of services, such as decoders or modems.

Once you configure the products, add them to the subscription type and define their dependencies and restrictions. View Products for more information.

Price plans

Price plans are catalogs of billable products (except usage services) with their applicable charges. Once the products and their rates are included in a plan, the plan is added to the appropriate billing term scheme. View Price Plans for more information.

Usage service catalogs

Usage service catalogs are used instead of price plans, for services billed based on their use, such as telephony or data. View Usage Service Catalogs for more information.