How Wholesale Invoices Are Created and Managed for Service Providers in COS Business Engine
Applies to
Operator Open Access
Solution Overview
In COS Business Engine (COS BE), billing for Service Providers is structured around a wholesale cost agreement between the Network Operator and the Service Provider. This wholesale cost represents the fee that the Network Operator charges the Service Provider for each service sold on the operator’s network.
Statuses of Invoices
Wholesale invoices are generated automatically on the first day of every month. When a new invoice is created, it initially receives a status of Generated. At this stage, the Service Provider does not yet have access to the invoice. This interim status provides the Operator with time to review and make any necessary adjustments to the invoice before it’s finalized.
Once all adjustments are complete, the Operator can select Close Invoice. This action enables the Service Provider to view the finalized invoice through their Administration portal. At this point, the invoice is locked, and no further edits can be made. This workflow ensures accuracy and transparency for both the Operator and the Service Provider in monthly billing operations.