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Frequently asked questions about Plivo invoices, billing cycles, and usage reports.

What is included in an invoice?

Invoices contain three main sections:
SectionContents
Invoice SummaryUsage ID, generation date, Auth ID, billing address
Usage SummaryBreakdown by product (Voice, SMS, Numbers, etc.)
Payment SummaryCredits applied and amounts charged

When are invoices generated?

Invoices are generated on the first business day of each month for the preceding month. Example: The January invoice is created on February 1st.

How do I access my invoices?

Navigate to Billing > Invoices in the Plivo console.

What detailed information is available beyond the main invoice?

Plivo provides XLSX format usage supplements containing six sheets:
SheetContents
Voice InboundCalls by destination country and type
Voice OutboundCalls by destination
SMS InboundMessages by country and type
SMS OutboundMessages by country and type
Number RentalsPhone number charges
ZentrunkSIP trunking usage

How do I generate a fair usage report?

For Voice:
  1. Go to Voice Logs
  2. Click Export
  3. Select Export Fair Usage Report
  4. Click Export Logs
For Zentrunk:
  1. Navigate to Zentrunk Logs
  2. Follow the same process
Reports show total eligible calls, short duration calls, abandoned calls, and corresponding charges.

What’s the difference between prepaid and postpaid accounts?

FeaturePrepaidPostpaid
BillingBalance debited as services are consumedUsage billed at end of cycle
InvoiceMonthly for record-keepingPayment due upon receipt
RechargeAuto-recharge options availableContact Plivo Sales for postpaid