Create Fixed Pool Plan
A Fixed Pool Plan includes a predetermined plan cost and quota shared by all SIMs that are allocated to this Pool plan. The customer pays a fixed fee for a fixed quota of SIMs, which provides predictable and stable cost. This type of plan is suitable for use cases that have consistent connectivity needs. Customers know exactly what resources they have and what they will pay.
A screen capture of the Fixed Pool Plan parameters is shown here.
Plan Parameters
A description of the Fixed Pool Plan parameters is provided in this table.
| Parameter | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| A | Plan Type | The type of regular plan selected. |
| B | Technology | Specifies the type of connectivity service ( cellular or satellite) |
| C | Pool Name | A unique identifier for the fixed pool plan. |
| D | Pool Price | The cost of the fixed pool plan. |
| E | Currency | The currency used for the plan cost. |
| F | Eligible Accounts | The accounts that are eligible to use the plan. |
| G | Pool Quota | The allowance amount for data and SMS. |
| H | Limit Settings | Set data and SMS usage limits per SIM to ensure that a single SIM does not consume the entire pool allowance. |
| J | Activation Strategy | Specifies when the plan starts. The Activation Type can be set to regular, Renewal Cycle Activity, or First Activity. Refer to Activation Strategy. |
| K | Renewal Strategy | Defines the renewal period, which can be set to Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, Annual, or One Time. Refer to Renewal Strategy. |
| L | Expiration Strategy | Specifies the plan expiration type, which can be set to No Expiration, Fixed Date, From Offer Activation, or From Plan First Use. Refer to Expiration Strategy. |
| M | Availability Zones | Determines where the plan is available, with options for Everywhere or White-List Zones. Refer to Availability Zones. |
| N | Providers | Specifies whether all account providers are available or if specific providers are selected for the plan. |
Step-by-Step Instructions
To create a Fixed Pool Plan, do these steps:
- Select Catalog |Plans from the Navigation sidebar.
- Select the Regular Plans or Pool Plans tab.
- Click +Planto display the Create New Pool Plan dialog box.
- Select Fixed to display the Create New Pool Plan settings page.
- Specify the type of Technology service:
- Cellular
- Satellite
- Enter a name in the Pool Name* field.
- Specify a value in the Plan Price* field.
- Specify the Currency* from the list of options.
- Select one or more Eligible Accounts.
- Check the type of Pool Quota:
- Data: Specify the allowance amount and unit (KB, MB, GB)
- SMS: Specify the allowance amount.
- Specify the Limit Settings to apply for each SIM)
- Data: Specify the allowance amount and unit (KB, MB, GB)
- SMS: Specify the allowance amount.
- Select an Activation Strategy.
- Select a Renewal Strategy.
- Select an Expiration Strategy.
- Check the appropriate Availability Zones.
- Everywhere
- White-List Zones
- Check the appropriate Providers option:
- All account providers: This plan can be assigned to all authorized providers listed in the Providers Module.
- Select providers: This plan can be assigned to selected providers only.
- Click Create to display the plan in the plans table.
NOTE: Any step marked with an asterisk (*) is mandatory and must be completed by selecting an appropriate option.
IMPORTANT: You can now access the SIMs Module to attach SIMs to this plan. You should note that a SIM must be attached to a plan in order to utilize connectivity services such as Data and SMS.