3.1. How to add tariff
- Tomasz Kozierowski
Welcome to the next VoipSwitch tutorial. This time the guide will walk you through the process of adding a new tariff in VoipSwitch VSM4 portal.
To get started, please visit your VSM4 portal and log in.
1. Introduction
Broaden your knowledge with this comprehensive resource by following the clear instructions outlined below. This guide will take you through the essential steps to set up your tariff efficiently. You'll learn how to configure tariff details correctly, save it, and ensure everything is properly stored with ease.
2. Click "Tariffs"
To navigate to the TARIFFS section, start by clicking on BILLING in the menu, and then select TARIFFS.
3. Click "Add"
To begin adding a new tariff, simply click the Add button located at the top of the page.
4. Click "Name"
Click on the NAME field and type in your desired name.
5. Fill "Name"
The tariff name is a unique identifier within the system. It is important to note that when tariffs are created for resellers, the reseller identifier is automatically added to the tariff name as a prefix.
6. Click "Currency"
Next you need to specify the currency.
7. Choose "Currency"
Simply click the CURRENCY field and choose one of the available currencies.
8. Go to "Additional settings"
Now, let's proceed to several additional parameters you should take into account. Please feel free to fill them in if needed.
9. Click "Minimal time"
The first one is MINIMAL TIME.
10. Fill "Minimal time"
This value specifies the minimum duration of a call, measured in seconds, that is used for billing purposes. Regardless of whether the call lasts for a shorter period, the charge will reflect the established minimum time.
11. Click "Resolution"
Next one is RESOLUTION.
12. Fill "Resolution"
Each rate allocated to a prefix is based on a per-minute basis. The tariff definition enables charging clients for shorter durations, starting from as little as one second and extending to any number of seconds. The resolution parameter governs this aspect. Specified in seconds, the resolution determines the fraction of a minute's price that should be applied to the cost of a call. While the resolution can be set to any value, for straightforward calculations, it is recommended to choose a value that evenly divides 60.
13. Click "Surcharge time"
After that, you can modify the surcharge time setting.
14. Fill "Surcharge time"
This value specifies the initial duration of a call, measured in seconds, during which a Surcharge amount may be applied. The remaining duration of the call will be billed according to the rules outlined in the sections on Minimal Time and Resolution. It is important to note that if the Surcharge amount is set to 0, the initial call duration defined in the Surcharge Time will be free for the client.
15. Click "Surcharge amount"
Additionally, you can customize the Surcharge amount setting.
16. Fill "Surcharge amount"
This field defines the initial amount added at the start of each call. If the Surcharge time is set to 0, it functions as a connection fee for any call that connects. Once the surcharge period concludes, billing will commence as if it were the start of the call.
17. Toggle "Multiplier"
To activate the multiplier, simply toggle the switch in the next row. When the switch is green, it indicates that the multiplier is enabled, allowing you to enter a value next to it.
18. Fill "Multiplier"
The multiplier adjusts the cost of each rate by applying a specified value. For instance, if the multiplier is set to 1.1, every rate will be increased by 10% compared to what is presented to the client. Conversely, setting the multiplier to 0.8 will reduce each rate by 20%.
19. Toggle "Addition"
Proceed to the next field, which is Addition.
20. Fill "Addition""
It works similarly to a multiplier; however, instead of multiplying, it adds a specified value to a rate per minute.
21. Toggle "Time span"
Finally you can go and toggle the Time span switch.
22. Toggle "Time span"
Enabling this option—highlighted in green—allows you to set different rates for various days or hours. Please note that the default state, when this feature is disabled, accelerates the call cost calculation.
23. Click "Save"
Congratulations! You have successfully completed the creation of your tariff. To finalize this process, simply click the SAVE button. This method is ideal if you have a rate sheet from a provider and wish to import the rates after creation
24. Another way of creating tariff
However, you can create a new tariff by basing it on an existing one. This approach is particularly useful when you wish to copy rates from an existing tariff and then make adjustments as needed. To learn how to do this, please stay with us and continue watching this video tutorial...
25. Select "Tariff"
To get started
26. Fill "on"
you first need to select one of the existing tariffs.
27. Click "More"
Access additional options by clicking on More.
28. Click "Copy"
Next, click the Copy button to initiate the process of duplicating the selected tariff.
29. Click "DemoTariff__COPY"
In the dialog that appeared, you can make the necessary adjustments. As you may notice, the name has been appended with the text 'COPY.'
30. Click "DemoTariff__COPY"
Feel free to change it to any name you prefer.
31. Click "Currency"
Next, you have the option to change the currency
32. Choose "Currency"
or you may choose to keep the current one.
33. Click here
In the next row, you can make a decision regarding the call rates. To copy the existing call rates to the new tariff, simply leave the switch in the green position. This indicates that the call rates will be copied.
34. Click here
If you prefer not to copy the call rates, toggle the switch to the red position.
35. Click "Do not change"
If you've chosen to copy the call rates, you now have the flexibility to determine how to utilize them.
36. Click "Type"
When selecting the change rate by percentage, the call rates of the base tariff are duplicated and adjusted according to the specified percentage. Whereas, opting for the change rate by value means the base tariff's call rates are replicated and modified by a predetermined fixed amount. The set rate option indicates that all call rates in the base tariff are copied and replaced with a new fixed rate. Lastly, the 'Do Not Change' option allows the call rates of the tariff to be copied without any alterations.
37. Fill "Value"
Enter "5" in the provided field
38. Click here
In the following row, repeat this process with the SMS rates.
39. Fill "0,01"
Start by deciding if you want to copy the SMS rates. Once that's settled, you can decide if you want to modify these rates or keep them unchanged.
40. Click "Copy"
To initiate the process of copying the tariff, simply click the Copy button.
41. Wait and monitor the progress bar
Keep an eye on the progress bar. Be aware that the duration of this process may vary significantly, depending on the size of the tariff and the number of rates it contains.
42. Congratulations
Congratulations! You've successfully copyied your tariff.
This guide provides comprehensive instructions on adding a new tariff, including configuring essential details such as currency, adjusting rates, managing associated costs, and copying an existing tariff while adjusting it to meet your needs. By following the step-by-step instructions, you can efficiently set up tariffs within the system and save them with ease. Thank you for watching this tutorial. See you next time.