Understanding the "Pay Per Day" Subscription Model
The "Pay Per Day" model offers a simple and cost-effective solution for managing device activations. Here's how it works:
Charges Per Activation:
Each device activation costs $1 and covers the following 24 hours.
Multiple activations of the same device within this 24-hour period do not incur additional charges.
Billing Cycle:
Charges are accumulated and billed every 30 days.
Benefits of the "Pay Per Day" Subscription Model:
Transparency: Clear and predictable billing based on actual device usage.
Flexibility: Manage costs effectively by paying only for days when devices are activated.
Simplicity: No additional costs for multiple activations within the same day, simplifying budget management.
This model is particularly suited for businesses looking for an easy and straightforward way to manage the costs associated with device usage. By aligning charges directly with usage, it provides a cost-effective strategy for day-to-day operational management.
Examples:
Scenario 1: Multiple Devices
Suppose a property manager configures 6 devices under the "Pay Per Day" model.
If all devices are activated at least once each day, the device manager's bill would be $6 for that day.
If only one device is activated, the charge for that cycle would be just $1.
Scenario 2: Single Device But Multiple Activations Within 24 Hours
For a single device configured under this model:
First-time session activation happens at:
Monday 1 PM
Then Monday (same day) at 10 PM
And finally on Tuesday at 7 PM (before 24 hours from the first activation)
the manager is only billed $1 during the next billing cycle for the "Monday at 1 PM" activation.Therefore, regardless of multiple uses within 24 hours from the first activation, the charge remains only $1 for that day.
Scenario 3: Detailed Example
Over a typical billing period, let’s consider the charges for a series of activations:
If a device is activated at 6:00 AM on one day, and again at 6:01 AM on a subsequent day, each activation is billed at $1, considering they are more than 24 hours apart.
Activations closer than 24 hours apart, such as at 9:59 AM and 2:47 PM, are not charged additionally beyond the initial $1.