Tariff Module Documentation
Overview
The Tariff module provides comprehensive tariff and rate management functionality for the telecommunications platform. This module handles tariff creation, rate management, zone configuration, and pricing structures for various telecommunications services.
Purpose
- Manage telecommunications tariffs and rate structures
- Handle complex pricing models and calculations
- Provide zone-based routing and pricing
- Support carrier-specific tariff management
- Enable tariff optimization and analytics
Module Information
- Path:
src/app/tariff - Module File:
tariff.module.ts - Routing File:
tariff-routing.module.ts - Lazy Loaded: Yes
Components
TariffComponent
- File:
tariff/tariff.component.ts - Purpose: Main tariff management interface
- Features:
- Tariff overview dashboard
- Rate structure visualization
- Tariff performance metrics
- Quick tariff operations
- Zone-based tariff display
- Cost analysis tools
ListComponent
- File:
list/list.component.ts - Purpose: Tariff listing and management
- Features:
- Comprehensive tariff listing
- Advanced filtering and search
- Bulk tariff operations
- Tariff comparison tools
- Export and import capabilities
- Status management
EditTariffComponent
- File:
edit-tariff/edit-tariff.component.ts - Purpose: Tariff editing and modification
- Features:
- Tariff parameter modification
- Rate adjustment tools
- Validation and testing
- Version control
- Change tracking
- Impact analysis
AddtariffComponent (Unregistered)
- File:
unregistered/addtariff/addtariff.component.ts - Purpose: New tariff creation for unregistered routes
- Features:
- Unregistered route tariff creation
- Rate structure setup
- Zone assignment
- Validation and verification
- Cost calculation
EdittariffComponent (Unregistered)
- File:
unregistered/edittariff/edittariff.component.ts - Purpose: Unregistered tariff editing
- Features:
- Unregistered route modifications
- Rate adjustments
- Zone reassignment
- Performance optimization
- Cost impact analysis
UnregisteredComponent
- File:
unregistered/unregistered/unregistered.component.ts - Purpose: Unregistered route management
- Features:
- Unregistered route overview
- Route classification
- Tariff assignment
- Performance monitoring
- Cost analysis
ClonetariffComponent
- File:
unregistered/clonetariff/clonetariff.component.ts - Purpose: Tariff cloning and duplication
- Features:
- Tariff template cloning
- Parameter customization
- Bulk tariff creation
- Version management
- Relationship tracking
SurchargeComponent
- File:
surcharge/surcharge.component.ts - Purpose: Surcharge management
- Features:
- Surcharge definition and management
- Conditional surcharge rules
- Percentage and fixed surcharges
- Time-based surcharges
- Geographic surcharges
AddsurchargeComponent
- File:
addsurcharge/addsurcharge.component.ts - Purpose: New surcharge creation
- Features:
- Surcharge creation wizard
- Rule definition
- Condition setup
- Validation and testing
- Impact calculation
ServiceComponent
- File:
service/service.component.ts - Purpose: Service-specific tariff management
- Features:
- Service tariff configuration
- Service-based pricing
- Quality tier pricing
- Feature-based charges
- Performance metrics
AddServiceComponent
- File:
add-service/add-service.component.ts - Purpose: New service tariff creation
- Features:
- Service tariff setup
- Pricing model configuration
- Quality parameters
- Feature definitions
- Cost optimization
LerginfoComponent
- File:
lerginfo/lerginfo.component.ts - Purpose: LERG (Local Exchange Routing Guide) information management
- Features:
- LERG data management
- Routing information
- Geographic data
- Carrier information
- Number portability data
OperatorMappingComponent
- File:
operator-mapping/operator-mapping.component.ts - Purpose: Operator mapping and routing
- Features:
- Operator identification
- Route mapping
- Carrier assignment
- Performance tracking
- Cost optimization
ZoneComponent
- File:
zone/zone.component.ts - Purpose: Zone management and configuration
- Features:
- Geographic zone definition
- Zone-based pricing
- Zone hierarchy management
- Zone performance analytics
- Cost optimization by zone
Services
TariffService
- File:
tariff.service.ts - Purpose: Core tariff operations
- Key Methods:
- Tariff CRUD operations
- Rate calculation and processing
- Zone management
- Surcharge handling
- Performance analytics
- Cost optimization
File Structure
``
src/app/tariff/
├── tariff/
├── list/
├── edit-tariff/
├── unregistered/
│ ├── addtariff/
│ ├── edittariff/
│ ├── unregistered/
│ └── clonetariff/
├── surcharge/
├── addsurcharge/
├── service/
├── add-service/
├── lerginfo/
├── operator-mapping/
├── zone/
├── tariff.service.ts
└── tariff-routing.module.ts
`
Dependencies
- Internal Modules:
- SharedModule (UI components, utilities)
- AuthenticationModule (user authentication)
- BillingModule (billing integration)
- External Libraries:
- Angular Common
- Angular Forms
- Angular Router
- Chart.js (analytics)
- Geographic libraries
Routes Configuration
- Base Route:
/tariff
Child Routes:
/tariff/list - Tariff listing
/tariff/add - Create new tariff
/tariff/edit/:id - Edit tariff
/tariff/unregistered - Unregistered routes
/tariff/surcharges - Surcharge management
/tariff/zones - Zone management
Key Features
Tariff Management
- Comprehensive tariff creation and management
- Complex rate structure support
- Multi-tier pricing models
- Time-based rate variations
- Geographic zone-based pricing
- Carrier-specific tariff configurations
Rate Calculation
- Real-time rate calculation
- Multi-factor rate determination
- Dynamic rate adjustments
- Cost optimization algorithms
- Performance-based pricing
- Volume-based discounting
Zone Management
- Geographic zone definition
- Hierarchical zone structures
- Zone-based routing
- Zone performance analytics
- Cost optimization by zone
- Zone consolidation and optimization
Surcharge Management
- Flexible surcharge definitions
- Conditional surcharge application
- Time-based surcharges
- Geographic surcharges
- Service-specific surcharges
- Regulatory surcharges
Tariff Types
Voice Tariffs
- Termination Rates: Call termination pricing
- Origination Rates: Call origination pricing
- Transit Rates: Call transit pricing
- International Rates: Cross-border pricing
- Mobile Rates: Mobile network pricing
Data Tariffs
- Bandwidth Pricing: Data volume pricing
- Speed Tiers: Bandwidth speed pricing
- Quality Tiers: Service quality pricing
- Geographic Pricing: Location-based pricing
- Time-based Pricing: Peak/off-peak pricing
SMS Tariffs
- Domestic SMS: Local SMS pricing
- International SMS: Cross-border SMS pricing
- Premium SMS: Premium service pricing
- Bulk SMS: Volume-based pricing
- Short Code SMS: Short code pricing
Zone Management Features
Geographic Zones
- Country-based zones
- Regional zones
- City-based zones
- Area code zones
- Custom geographic zones
Zone Hierarchy
- Continent-level zones
- Country-level zones
- Regional zones
- Local zones
- Custom hierarchies
Zone Optimization
- Cost-effective zone assignments
- Performance-based zone routing
- Dynamic zone adjustments
- Zone consolidation
- Route optimization
Integration Points
With Billing Module
- Tariff-based billing integration
- Rate calculation for invoicing
- Cost allocation
- Revenue optimization
With Call Processing
- Real-time rate lookup
- Route optimization
- Cost-effective routing
- Quality-based routing
With Analytics Modules
- Tariff performance analysis
- Cost optimization insights
- Revenue analytics
- Usage pattern analysis
Security Features
Data Protection
- Encrypted tariff data
- Secure rate information
- Access control for sensitive rates
- Audit trail maintenance
Access Control
- Role-based tariff access
- Permission-based operations
- Carrier-specific access
- Administrative controls
Compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Industry standard adherence
- Audit trail maintenance
- Change tracking
Performance Features
- Efficient rate lookup algorithms
- Optimized calculation engines
- Real-time processing capabilities
- Scalable architecture
- Performance monitoring
- Resource optimization
Usage Guidelines
For Tariff Managers
1. Tariff Creation:
- Define rate structures
- Configure zones and surcharges
- Set up carrier-specific rates
- Validate tariff accuracy
2. Optimization:
- Analyze tariff performance
- Optimize rate structures
- Manage cost efficiency
- Monitor profitability
For Operations Teams
1. Route Management:
- Configure routing rules
- Monitor route performance
- Optimize call routing
- Handle route issues
2. Performance Monitoring:
- Track tariff performance
- Monitor cost efficiency
- Analyze usage patterns
- Generate reports
API Integration
Tariff Operations
GET /tariffs - List tariffs
POST /tariffs - Create tariff
PUT /tariffs/{id} - Update tariff
DELETE /tariffs/{id} - Delete tariff
POST /tariffs/calculate - Calculate rates
Zone Management
GET /zones - List zones
POST /zones - Create zone
PUT /zones/{id} - Update zone
GET /zones/{id}/tariffs - Get zone tariffs
Rate Calculation
POST /rates/lookup - Rate lookup
POST /rates/calculate - Rate calculation
GET /rates/optimize - Route optimization
GET /rates/analytics` - Rate analytics
Error Handling
- Tariff validation errors
- Rate calculation failures
- Zone configuration issues
- Data synchronization problems
- Network connectivity issues
- Performance degradation
Performance Considerations
- Efficient rate lookup algorithms
- Optimized database queries
- Caching for frequently accessed rates
- Real-time processing capabilities
- Scalable architecture design
- Resource usage optimization
Testing
Unit Testing
- Component functionality
- Service method testing
- Rate calculation logic
- Zone management testing
Integration Testing
- Billing system integration
- Call processing integration
- Database integration
- Performance testing
Performance Testing
- Rate lookup performance
- Calculation speed testing
- High-volume processing
- Scalability testing
Best Practices
Tariff Design
- Clear rate structures
- Logical zone definitions
- Efficient calculation methods
- Regular performance reviews
- Cost optimization focus
Data Management
- Accurate rate data
- Consistent data formats
- Regular data validation
- Backup and recovery
- Version control
Development
- Efficient algorithms
- Proper error handling
- Comprehensive testing
- Performance optimization
- Security considerations
Future Enhancements
- AI-powered rate optimization
- Machine learning for demand prediction
- Advanced analytics and insights
- Real-time rate adjustments
- Enhanced mobile management
- Blockchain-based rate agreements
- Automated tariff optimization