Category: (5) eTOM Process Type
Process Identifier: 1.6.12.1.7.4
Original Process Identifier:
Maturity Level: 3
Billing chain of MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) and/or MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler), National Retailer, Authorized Dealers, partners for voice, data, VAS or Content for local, international services. The ability to rerate events is often as required to ensure accurate revenue from wholesale partners based on the latest rates. This includes configurable settlement periods to ensure settlement according to individual MVNO contract /agreement. Legal & contractual requirement for storage for events in case of extended settlement periods and disputes. MVNO Tax , G/L Applied - Applies/Receives Tax Details from MVNO and apply against records, according to applicable Billing Policy
For example, depending on the size of the operations, there might be slight variations to the common process. Below is an adapted simplified variation for an Asian Operator. As operations mature, one can expect it to converge to the process described in Figure 3. That said, it is not always converging in a straight line. Business Party maturity, culture, operational limitations, competitive climate causes minor variations on the actual implemented process. This evolving process(es) require deviations from the norm. Over time, as business reach grows, however, the outcomes converge to a similar result (Figure 3), as larger global business forces compliant behavior.
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