Parameters

A parameter is a variable that is defined in a price plan. You assign a name, a type, and a default value when you create the parameter in the Price Plan.

Using a Parameter

A parameter introduces a new numerical, a date, or a string type property to the rating context. You can:

• Retrieve this new property by using the calculation system

• Redefine the parameter for each service provider as part of their agreement (contract)

Parameter Example

TelcoServ proposes a certain number of call time (hours) for a given subscription. The Price Plan computes the corresponding subscription fee, which can also be a parameter. The call plan has two parameters: “call time” and “subscription.” These two parameters can vary, as shown below:

Using these parameters, you can build specialized packages (call plans) where no other parameters are visible. For example, you can have a “2-hour Subscription” package in which the amount of call time is set to 2 hours and the cost of the subscription is $20.