Usage Entity
Subscription usage in the Connect API represents:- Real-time Tracking: Current period consumption of data, voice, SMS, and other services
- Allowance Monitoring: Usage relative to subscription plan limits and allowances
- Billing Integration: Usage data for billing calculations and overage charges
- Notification Support: Usage thresholds for customer alerts and service warnings
Key Capabilities
Current Usage
View real-time consumption of data, voice, and SMS services for active
subscriptions.
Allowance Tracking
Monitor usage against subscription plan allowances and remaining balances.
Multi-Subscription View
Retrieve usage data for multiple subscriptions simultaneously for bulk
operations.
Period Tracking
Track usage within billing periods for accurate billing and reporting.
Common Use Cases
Usage Monitoring
Enable customers to track their service consumption in real-time through
self-service portals.
Overage Prevention
Send notifications when customers approach usage limits to prevent
unexpected charges.
Billing Accuracy
Provide accurate usage data for billing calculations and invoice generation.
Service Analytics
Analyze usage patterns for service optimization and product recommendations.
Related Resources
Subscription usage integrates with other Connect API resources:- Subscriptions: Base subscriptions for which usage is tracked
- Invoices: Usage data included in customer billing statements
- Product Offerings: Plan allowances defining usage limits
- Webhooks: Usage threshold events for proactive customer notifications
- Top-ups: Usage monitoring to identify top-up opportunities