Convergent Charging Software for Telecom

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Convergent billing for telecom

TimelyBill is a convergent charging and billing solution for the telecommunications industry.

What is Convergent Billing or Convergent Charging?
A convergent charging solution combines all service charges into a single invoice and presents a consolidated view to the customer. Customers receive an itemized bill and make one payment for all the services. Convergent billing also increases transparency to customers (i.e., no hidden fees) and helps foster customer loyalty and trust.

Within a convergent billing environment, service providers have a comprehensive view of all customer accounts.  Allowing them to quickly launch new products, cross-promote, and creatively bundle services.

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Patrick is the Chief Marketing Office for TimelyBill, where he leads the transformation to a more customer-centric company by creating great customer experiences everywhere. Patrick is an SEO expert with 20+ years of experience, including digital marketing for Fortune 500 consumer product and software companies.

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