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    03 — Value stream · VS-160

    Usage-to-Bill

    Turn raw usage events from the network into rated charges, one convergent bill per account with the right taxes and regulatory fees, and cash collected and recognized. Where Lead-to-Cash (VS-20) bills a negotiated sale, this stream bills metered and subscribed service every cycle.

    • Usage-to-Cash
    • Rate-to-Bill
    • Bill-to-Cash
    • Revenue Management
    // FIG. 03 · Stage flow
    1Collect & Mediate…2Rate & Charge3Apply Taxes & Reg…4Produce & Present…5Collect & Resolve…6Recognize Revenue…
    1. 01

      Collect & Mediate Usage

      VS-160.10

      Gather usage events from every network and platform, remove duplicates and errors, enrich them and pass complete records on.

    2. 02

      Rate & Charge

      VS-160.20

      Price each event against the subscriber's plan, authorize usage in real time where balances or limits apply, and settle traffic with other carriers.

    3. 03

      Apply Taxes & Regulatory Fees

      VS-160.30

      Decide which jurisdictions may tax each line, and apply communications taxes, surcharges and recoverable regulatory fees with exemptions honored.

    4. 04

      Produce & Present the Bill

      VS-160.40

      Combine recurring, usage and one-time charges into one bill per account and deliver it in the chosen format with the usage behind each charge.

    5. 05

      Collect & Resolve Disputes

      VS-160.50

      Take payment, apply it to the right account, pursue overdue balances and settle bill disputes with adjustments where the subscriber is right.

    6. 06

      Recognize Revenue & Remit Fees

      VS-160.60

      Recognize revenue as service is delivered, and report revenue by service and jurisdiction so contributions and regulatory fees are paid correctly.