Split Charging Service
CBOSSsplitCharging enables subscribers to make collect calls or split charges between the called and calling parties.
CBOSSsplitCharging is a mass market service boosting telco’s voice traffic.
System Operation
Charges may be split only between subscribers of the same operator.
Subscriber A initiating split charging creates a call request and specifies:
- service prefix;
- destination number (subscriberB);
- call starting time;
- request validity period.
The service is implemented via USSD, SMS or IVR. CBOSSsplitCharging may also support Web and Email interfaces.
At the specified time, CBOSSsplitCharging dials the В number. If subscriber В agrees to accept the collect call, the system reaches subscriber A and establishes the connection. In case of rejection, subscriber A receives an SMS notification.
Functionalities
- Flexible rating
The most popular charging methods supported by CBOSSsplitCharging are:- collect call
- split charging.
- Verification of subscriber’s CBOSSsplitCharging service status
- Split charging request processing
- Auto-dialing and connection
- Request validation
- Request cancellation
- Subscriber notification
Integration
CBOSSsplitCharging may be integrated with CBOSSbcc and any third-party billing system. An external prepaid system should have open interfaces to forecast and rate calls in real time.
To implement a related SMS and USSD interface, CBOSSsplitCharging should be integrated with an SMSC and USSD server (e.g., CBOSSsms and CBOSSussd). Configuration is customized to client’s subscriber base and server capacity.
Benefits
- Wider range of services provided, greater customer satisfaction
- Additional revenue due to higher traffic generated by subscribers who would otherwise refrain from calling
- Higher subscriber loyalty due to a new freebie
- Higher ARPU due to service fee
