Minimum Usage Requirements

Some plans specify a dollar minimum for your total bill. If you don't reach this minimum, you will be charged a set minimum usage fee. Some plans will charge you the difference as a fee. This fee is called a conditional fee, because it is only applied under the condition that you have not reached your monthly minimum usage requirement.

Some companies charge a fixed monthly fee paid to your carrier regardless of your usage. This fee is paid in addition to the cost of your calls. This fee can be referred to as "Monthly Fee" or "Monthly Service Fee" or "Monthly Access Fee".