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TimelyBill: Telecom Billing & Invoicing Software

TimelyBill helps communications providers manage usage-based billing and customer lifecycles. It is designed for teams that need to link metered usage and taxation within a single system of record.

Pricing

Pricing is available via flat-rate tiered models or a revenue-based model (a percentage of billed revenue). Buyers should confirm current pricing on the vendor website.

At a glance

Best for
VoIP and UCaaS providers, Wireless and mobile carriers, IoT service providers, CLECs and ILECs, Telecom wholesale and reseller businesses
Key use cases
Usage-Based Billing Automation, Complex Product Bundling, Multi-Organization Management, Telecom Tax Governance
Integrations
BroadSoft, NetSapiens, Metaswitch, DocuSign, Bandwidth
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How AI is used

TimelyBill is a unified billing and customer management platform for the telecom sector. It combines usage rating, taxation, and service provisioning into one cloud-based stack to reduce the need for separate CRM and invoicing tools.

It supports a variety of service providers, including VoIP, UCaaS, wireless carriers, and IoT companies. The software helps these businesses handle call detail records (CDRs) and rating rules common in telecommunications.

Beyond invoicing, the platform supports customer lifecycle workflows, including quoting, order management, dunning, and collections. It maintains security certifications including SOC 1 Type II and PCI DSS compliance.

Buyers should note that a typical implementation takes between 90 and 120 days. Those with very simple, single-price billing models may find a full telecom-grade platform more extensive than necessary.

Key Features

  • Usage Rating Engine

    Ingests CDRs and event records to apply deterministic rating rules and trace charges back to specific usage events.

  • Convergent Product Catalog

    Allows providers to define recurring, non-recurring, and cancellation fees for various product bundles and services.

  • Tax Calculation

    Includes integrated tax calculations designed to apply rules consistently across the billing lifecycle.

  • Service Provisioning

    Supports flow-through provisioning to hardware via REST APIs for platforms such as BroadSoft and NetSapiens.

  • Integrated CRM

    Functions as a system of record for managing customer accounts, lead management, and support ticketing.

  • Financial Reporting

    Provides tools for revenue management, financial reports, and dunning and collections.

Use Cases

  • Usage-Based Billing Automation

    Processing high-volume CDRs and event records to generate invoices based on actual consumption.

  • Complex Product Bundling

    Creating and managing service packages that combine monthly subscriptions with one-time fees.

  • Multi-Organization Management

    Using a single instance to manage multiple organizations with different currencies.

  • Telecom Tax Governance

    Applying tax rules to products and jurisdictions to help reduce the need for post-invoice adjustments.

Integrations

  • BroadSoft
  • NetSapiens
  • Metaswitch
  • DocuSign
  • Bandwidth

FAQ

How long does it take to set up TimelyBill?

A typical implementation timeframe is between 90 and 120 days, consisting of five phases.

Does TimelyBill handle telecom taxes?

Yes, the software includes integrated tax calculations, though users are advised to consult a tax professional for full legal compliance.

What pricing models does TimelyBill offer?

They offer flat-rate tiered pricing based on functionality and a revenue-based model based on a percentage of the revenue billed.

Can it integrate with different network switches?

Yes, it can interface with any RESTful capable switch and has specific partner integrations for BroadSoft, NetSapiens, and Metaswitch.

Source category: Finance & Accounting

Source subcategory: Billing & Invoicing

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