Flat rate

A flat rate is a special tariff model, in which certain services are paid for at a set fee, regardless of the amount they are used. This tariff model is often used with telecommunications services, such as telephone calls or Internet access. In contrast to tariff models that are volume or time dependent, a flat rate is not one where the fee payable is calculated according to the actual usage of the service. Originally used mainly in the telecommunications market, today flat rates are available for many kinds of services or products.