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Updated on 2023-09-07 GMT+08:00

What Are the Differences Between Pay-per-Use Billing upon SMS Package Runout (Mode 1) and Suspension upon Resource Package Runout (Mode 2)?

  • In the pay-per-use billing upon SMS package runout mode (mode 1), you are billed on a pay-per-use basis after the international SMS package runs out. For details about the billing mode, see Pricing Details of mode 1.

    In the suspension upon resource package runout mode (mode 2), the platform automatically suspends SMS sending after the international SMS resource package runs out. This is a new mode. For details about the billing mode, see Pricing Details of mode 2.

  • SMS packages are for mode 1, and resource packages are for mode 2. For details about the differences in purchase methods, see Purchase Guide of mode 1 and "Purchase Guide" of mode 2.
  • In mode 1, you can send international and Chinese mainland SMSs. In mode 2, you can send only international SMSs. For details about the function differences, see Overview.
  • Read Selecting a Service Mode before switching between mode 1 and mode 2.

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