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Carrier-Grade
Billing
The
CABS Leader
Key
Features
Client/Server
Flexibility
Easy
Access to Info
Bill
Usage Verification
Easy
Implementation
System
Setup
Reports
Service
Bureau
Customers
Reciprocal
Compensation
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ITU Settlements
In the International Telecommunications Union
(ITU) settlement process, the traffic originator reports traffic to all
transiting and terminating operators. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the
ITU is an international organization within which governments and the private
sector coordinate global telecom networks and services.
For example, between two network operators with direct or indirect access to
each other, traffic is measured and priced according to their agreement
negotiated within the framework of ITU rules. Prices are based on Total
Accounting Rate (TAR). The rate consists of origin, transit and destination
portions. Each operator renders monthly declarations of traffic sent to the
other operator. Settlements typically occur on a quarterly basis.
The last mile has been largely ignored, as there is usually only one local
company. Now that competition is imminent, the last mile compensation will
likely become a hot topic.
How CABS Came To Be
Why CABS is Necessary
What CABS Pays For
Is CABS an Equitable Solution?
Compensation Can Get Complicated
Is Access Billing Worth the Effort?
Interconnect – the model for inter-company settlements outside of the USA
ITU Settlements
Wireless Carrier Access Billing
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