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Costs and bills
Why does usage time differ from posting time?
Distinguish the usage interval, collection time and charge-posting time.
What each dataset means
| Data | How to interpret it |
|---|---|
| Usage statistics | Service usage; pay attention to scope and collection delays. |
| Spending records | Reconcile charges by billing item, unit and period. |
| Account transactions | Actual changes to account funds and their corresponding records. |
| Usage period / Posting time | One describes when service was used; the other when it was recorded. Delays and later adjustments can make them differ. |