Premium Billing vs. WAP

Differences between SMS Billing and WAP

The new "old" kid on the block WAP billing, so-called D2C (Direct to Customer) billing mechanism, is considered as the next generation billing approach for mobile content. The customer is required to have a WAP session with the service provider, by browsing a WAP page for example. During the session his MSISDN, along with its operator, can be identified. With the MSISDN, any purchase by the customer can be recorded and billed directly from the phone bill. Follow these links if you need more detailed information about Premium SMS services or Mira's Premium Billing, MT Billing technology. If you want to skip all the reading, please contact Mira directly. Our sales department is geared for query assistance.

ADVANTAGES SMS BILLING

Easy interconnect (HTTPS) for delivery and billing purposes between Mira and the client.
Fully transactional, ACID compliant MT Billing and MT Delivery system.
Point to Point connection to Vodacom, MTN and Cell C for secure delivery.

DISADVANTAGES SMS BILLING

Not easily controlled, customers subscribe very easily not knowing he subscribed.
No clear industry regulations currently in place.

ADVANTAGES WAP BILLING

The billing is handled by the Network operators.
No shortcode is needed.
Flexible tariffs.
High acceptance; easy to operate.
Handle single downloads and subscription services.
The possibility of fraud is reduced.
Billing in WAP is now simple and secure for all companies who operate a WAP Portal with items for purchase.
Content, information, and subscription services can all be easily billed without leaving WAP.

DISADVANTAGES WAP BILLING

Not easily controlled, customers subscribe very easily not knowing he subscribed.
No clear industry regulations currently in place.