{"id":797,"date":"2026-03-20T05:28:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vos3000.com\/blog\/?p=797"},"modified":"2026-03-20T05:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:28:53","slug":"vos3000-rate-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vos3000.com\/blog\/vos3000-rate-table\/","title":{"rendered":"VOS3000 Rate Table Import Problems &amp; Billing Precision Solutions \u2013 Troubleshooting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"vos-3000-rate-table-import-problems-billing-precision-solutions-troubleshooting-guide\">VOS3000 Rate Table Import Problems &amp; Billing Precision Solutions \u2013 Troubleshooting Guide<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>VOS3000 rate table import problems cause billing accuracy issues that can lead to revenue loss and customer disputes.<\/strong> When importing rate tables, common issues like encoding errors, decimal format mismatches, and separator inconsistencies can corrupt your billing data. This technical troubleshooting guide covers all rate import problems, billing precision issues, and their solutions based on official VOS3000 documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Need help with VOS3000 rate import issues?<\/strong> WhatsApp: <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/8801911119966\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">+8801911119966<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#vos-3000-rate-table-import-problems-billing-precision-solutions-troubleshooting-guide\">VOS3000 Rate Table Import Problems &amp; Billing Precision Solutions \u2013 Troubleshooting Guide<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udea8-common-vos-3000-rate-table-import-problems\">\ud83d\udea8 Common VOS3000 Rate Table Import Problems<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcca-rate-import-problem-classification\">\ud83d\udcca Rate Import Problem Classification (VOS3000 Rate Table)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-problem-1-utf-8-encoding-errors\">\ud83d\udd27 Problem 1: UTF-8 Encoding Errors<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\u26a0\ufe0f-encoding-error-symptoms\">\u26a0\ufe0f Encoding Error Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u2705-solution-utf-8-encoding-requirements\">\u2705 Solution: UTF-8 Encoding Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-problem-2-field-separator-inconsistency\">\ud83d\udd27 Problem 2: Field Separator Inconsistency<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\u26a0\ufe0f-separator-problem-symptoms\">\u26a0\ufe0f Separator Problem Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u2705-solution-separator-consistency-requirements\">\u2705 Solution: Separator Consistency Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-problem-3-decimal-format-mismatch\">\ud83d\udd27 Problem 3: Decimal Format Mismatch<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\u26a0\ufe0f-decimal-format-error-examples\">\u26a0\ufe0f Decimal Format Error Examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u2705-solution-decimal-format-standardization\">\u2705 Solution: Decimal Format Standardization<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-problem-4-prefix-format-validation-errors\">\ud83d\udd27 Problem 4: Prefix Format Validation Errors<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\u26a0\ufe0f-prefix-format-problem-examples\">\u26a0\ufe0f Prefix Format Problem Examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u2705-solution-prefix-format-validation\">\u2705 Solution: Prefix Format Validation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udccf-vos-3000-billing-precision-problems-solutions\">\ud83d\udccf VOS3000 Billing Precision Problems &amp; Solutions (VOS3000 Rate Table)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcca-billing-precision-options-comparison\">\ud83d\udcca Billing Precision Options Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-billing-precision-problem-rounding-rule-mismatch\">\ud83d\udd27 Billing Precision Problem: Rounding Rule Mismatch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcb0-rate-of-connected-vs-rate-of-response-problems\">\ud83d\udcb0 Rate of Connected vs Rate of Response Problems<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcca-billing-scenario-comparison\">\ud83d\udcca Billing Scenario Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd27-solution-configure-rates-correctly\">\ud83d\udd27 Solution: Configure Rates Correctly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udccb-rate-table-import-troubleshooting-checklist\">\ud83d\udccb VOS3000 Rate Table Import Troubleshooting Checklist<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#\u2705-pre-import-validation-checklist\">\u2705 Pre-Import Validation Checklist<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u2705-post-import-validation-checklist\">\u2705 Post-Import Validation Checklist <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udd17-related-resources\">\ud83d\udd17 Related Resources (VOS3000 Rate Table)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\u2753-frequently-asked-questions\">\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions (VOS3000 Rate Table)<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#why-are-my-imported-rates-showing-wrong-values\">Why are my imported rates showing wrong values?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#how-do-i-fix-garbled-destination-names-after-import\">How do I fix garbled destination names after import?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-are-some-prefixes-not-matching-calls\">Why are some prefixes not matching calls?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#whats-the-difference-between-rate-of-connected-and-rate-of-response\">What&#8217;s the difference between Rate of Connected and Rate of Response?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcde-get-help-with-vos-3000-rate-import-issues\">\ud83d\udcde Get Help with VOS3000 Rate Table Import Issues<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#\ud83d\udcde-need-call-center-setup-support\">\ud83d\udcde Need Professional VOS3000 Setup Support?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udea8-common-vos-3000-rate-table-import-problems\">\ud83d\udea8 Common VOS3000 Rate Table Import Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rate table import accuracy loss can occur due to formatting problems, character encoding issues, or rounding errors in the import process. According to VOS3000 official documentation, preventing accuracy loss requires careful attention to data preparation and import procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcca-rate-import-problem-classification\">\ud83d\udcca Rate Import Problem Classification (VOS3000 Rate Table)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Problem Type<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Symptom<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Root Cause<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Severity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\ud83d\udd34 Encoding Error<\/td><td>Garbled destination names<\/td><td>Non-UTF-8 file encoding<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd34 Separator Mismatch<\/td><td>Fields merged or shifted<\/td><td>Inconsistent delimiters<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udd34 Decimal Format<\/td><td>Rates rounded incorrectly<\/td><td>Dot vs comma conflict<\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udfe1 Prefix Format<\/td><td>Routes not matching<\/td><td>Leading zeros, wrong format<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udfe1 Rate Precision<\/td><td>Small cents differences<\/td><td>Excel rounding on export<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udfe1 Duplicate Prefix<\/td><td>Import rejected<\/td><td>Same prefix multiple times<\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\ud83d\udfe2 Missing Fields<\/td><td>Import fails validation<\/td><td>Required columns missing<\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-problem-1-utf-8-encoding-errors\">\ud83d\udd27 Problem 1: UTF-8 Encoding Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most common VOS3000 rate table import problems is character encoding mismatch. When rate tables contain international destination names (countries, cities, regions) with special characters, incorrect encoding causes garbled text and import failures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u26a0\ufe0f-encoding-error-symptoms\">\u26a0\ufe0f Encoding Error Symptoms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Symptom<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Example<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cause<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Garbled characters<\/td><td>&#8220;Espa\u00f1a&#8221; becomes &#8220;Espa\u00c3\u00b1a&#8221;<\/td><td>ANSI\/Windows-1252 file<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Question marks<\/td><td>&#8220;\u4e2d\u56fd&#8221; becomes &#8220;??&#8221;<\/td><td>Missing Unicode support<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Import failure<\/td><td>Error: Invalid character<\/td><td>Binary\/special characters<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2705-solution-utf-8-encoding-requirements\">\u2705 Solution: UTF-8 Encoding Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix encoding errors in VOS3000 rate table import:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Save CSV in UTF-8 Format:<\/strong> When saving from Excel, use &#8220;CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited)&#8221; option, not regular CSV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verify with Text Editor:<\/strong> Open the CSV file in Notepad++ or similar editor, check encoding shows UTF-8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Convert if Needed:<\/strong> Use &#8220;Encoding > Convert to UTF-8&#8221; in Notepad++ if file is in different encoding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check BOM:<\/strong> UTF-8 with BOM may cause issues &#8211; try UTF-8 without BOM if import fails<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validate Characters:<\/strong> Ensure all destination names display correctly before import<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">\u274c WRONG: Save as CSV (Comma delimited) - uses Windows-1252\n\u2705 CORRECT: Save as CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited) - uses UTF-8\n\nNotepad++ Encoding Check:\nMenu: Encoding \u2192 \"Encode in UTF-8\" or \"Convert to UTF-8\"\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-problem-2-field-separator-inconsistency\">\ud83d\udd27 Problem 2: Field Separator Inconsistency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Field separator issues occur when the CSV file uses different delimiters within the same file or different delimiters than VOS3000 expects. This causes fields to merge, shift, or be completely lost during import.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u26a0\ufe0f-separator-problem-symptoms\">\u26a0\ufe0f Separator Problem Symptoms<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Problem<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Symptom<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Typical Cause<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Mixed separators<\/td><td>Some rows parse correctly, others fail<\/td><td>Comma in some rows, semicolon in others<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wrong separator<\/td><td>All data in single column<\/td><td>VOS3000 expects comma, file has semicolon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Embedded commas<\/td><td>Rate values split incorrectly<\/td><td>Destination names contain commas without quotes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2705-solution-separator-consistency-requirements\">\u2705 Solution: Separator Consistency Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix field separator issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Choose One Separator:<\/strong> Decide on comma (,), semicolon (;), or tab (\\t) and use consistently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Match VOS3000 Expectation:<\/strong> Check what separator VOS3000 is configured to accept<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quote Text Fields:<\/strong> Wrap destination names containing commas in double quotes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validate File:<\/strong> Open CSV in plain text editor to verify separator consistency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Replace Mixed Separators:<\/strong> Use Find\/Replace to standardize all separators<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">\u274c WRONG (mixed separators):\nprefix,rate,effective\n880,0.012,2024-01-01\n880;0.015;2024-01-02  \u2190 semicolon instead of comma\n\n\u2705 CORRECT (consistent comma separator):\nprefix,rate,effective\n880,0.012,2024-01-01\n880,0.015,2024-01-02\n\n\u2705 CORRECT (text with comma quoted):\nprefix,destination,rate\n880,\"Dhaka, Bangladesh\",0.012\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-problem-3-decimal-format-mismatch\">\ud83d\udd27 Problem 3: Decimal Format Mismatch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Decimal format issues cause rates to be imported incorrectly, leading to significant billing discrepancies. Different regions use different decimal separators (dot vs comma), and mixing these formats can multiply or divide rates by 1000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u26a0\ufe0f-decimal-format-error-examples\">\u26a0\ufe0f Decimal Format Error Examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Intended Rate<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">File Has<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">VOS3000 Reads<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Error Impact<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>$0.015 per minute<\/td><td>0,015 (European)<\/td><td>$15.00 per minute<\/td><td>\ud83d\udd34 1000x overcharge!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$1.50 per minute<\/td><td>1.50 (US format)<\/td><td>$1.50 per minute<\/td><td>\u2705 Correct<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>$0.012 per minute<\/td><td>0.012 (US format)<\/td><td>$0.012 per minute<\/td><td>\u2705 Correct<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2705-solution-decimal-format-standardization\">\u2705 Solution: Decimal Format Standardization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To fix decimal format issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check System Locale:<\/strong> Verify what decimal format VOS3000 server expects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standardize Format:<\/strong> Use dot (.) for decimal point consistently across all rate files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Configure Excel Export:<\/strong> When exporting from Excel, ensure decimal format is preserved correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validate Before Import:<\/strong> Open CSV in text editor and verify decimal format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test Import:<\/strong> Import a small sample first and verify rates display correctly<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">\u274c WRONG (European decimal format):\nprefix,rate\n880,0,015    \u2190 Comma as decimal = $15.00!\n\n\u2705 CORRECT (Standard decimal format):\nprefix,rate\n880,0.015    \u2190 Dot as decimal = $0.015\n\nExcel Fix: \nFile \u2192 Options \u2192 Advanced \u2192 Uncheck \"Use system separators\"\nSet Decimal separator = \".\" (dot)\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-problem-4-prefix-format-validation-errors\">\ud83d\udd27 Problem 4: Prefix Format Validation Errors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Prefix formatting errors prevent rates from matching calls correctly. Common issues include leading zeros, incorrect length, and format mismatches with VOS3000 requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u26a0\ufe0f-prefix-format-problem-examples\">\u26a0\ufe0f Prefix Format Problem Examples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Problem<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wrong Format<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Correct Format<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Notes<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Leading zero<\/td><td>0880<\/td><td>880<\/td><td>Remove leading zeros<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plus sign included<\/td><td>+880<\/td><td>880<\/td><td>Remove plus signs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Spaces in prefix<\/td><td>88 01<\/td><td>8801<\/td><td>Remove all spaces<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Text prefix<\/td><td>prefix_880<\/td><td>880<\/td><td>Numbers only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wildcard issues<\/td><td>88*<\/td><td>88<\/td><td>Use proper wildcard format<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\u2705-solution-prefix-format-validation\">\u2705 Solution: Prefix Format Validation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Remove Non-Numeric Characters:<\/strong> Strip plus signs, spaces, and text prefixes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Remove Leading Zeros:<\/strong> VOS3000 prefixes should not start with zero<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Validate Length:<\/strong> Ensure prefix length is appropriate for destination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check Wildcards:<\/strong> If using wildcards, verify VOS3000 wildcard syntax<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test Matching:<\/strong> After import, verify prefixes match test call destinations<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udccf-vos-3000-billing-precision-problems-solutions\">\ud83d\udccf VOS3000 Billing Precision Problems &amp; Solutions (VOS3000 Rate Table)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Billing precision configuration determines how accurately calls are billed. Mismatched billing precision between your VOS3000 and partner platforms causes reconciliation issues and disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcca-billing-precision-options-comparison\">\ud83d\udcca Billing Precision Options Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Method<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">61-Second Call<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Typical Discrepancy<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Problem When<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Per-Second<\/strong><\/td><td>61 seconds billed<\/td><td>vs Per-Minute: +59 sec<\/td><td>Partner uses per-minute<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Per-Minute<\/strong><\/td><td>120 seconds billed<\/td><td>vs Per-Second: +59 sec<\/td><td>Partner uses per-second<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>6-Second<\/strong><\/td><td>66 seconds billed<\/td><td>vs Per-Second: +5 sec<\/td><td>Different increment size<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-billing-precision-problem-rounding-rule-mismatch\">\ud83d\udd27 Billing Precision Problem: Rounding Rule Mismatch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Different rounding rules between platforms cause accumulated billing discrepancies over high call volumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rounding Method<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">61.3 Seconds<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">61.7 Seconds<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Monthly Impact (10K calls)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Round Up<\/td><td>62 seconds<\/td><td>62 seconds<\/td><td>Higher revenue<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Round Nearest<\/td><td>61 seconds<\/td><td>62 seconds<\/td><td>Balanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Truncate<\/td><td>61 seconds<\/td><td>61 seconds<\/td><td>Lower revenue<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcb0-rate-of-connected-vs-rate-of-response-problems\">\ud83d\udcb0 Rate of Connected vs Rate of Response Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VOS3000 distinguishes between two billing concepts that can cause disputes if not understood correctly. According to official documentation, different pricing applies to different call scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udcca-billing-scenario-comparison\">\ud83d\udcca Billing Scenario Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Scenario<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Call State<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rate Applied<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dispute Risk<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Call connected, voice flowing<\/td><td>Two-way audio<\/td><td><strong>Rate of Connected<\/strong><\/td><td>Low<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call answered but busy<\/td><td>200 OK received, immediate BYE<\/td><td><strong>Rate of Response<\/strong><\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call answered, no answer<\/td><td>200 OK, timeout, BYE<\/td><td><strong>Rate of Response<\/strong><\/td><td>Medium<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Call forwarded, not answered<\/td><td>302 redirect, no answer<\/td><td><strong>Rate of Response<\/strong><\/td><td>High<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"\ud83d\udd27-solution-configure-rates-correctly\">\ud83d\udd27 Solution: Configure Rates Correctly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To prevent disputes over Rate of Connected vs Rate of Response:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Document Rate Structure:<\/strong> Clearly define both rates in customer agreements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set Appropriate Values:<\/strong> Rate of Response typically lower than Rate of Connected<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Configure Both:<\/strong> Set both rates in VOS3000 rate management for each prefix<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor CDR:<\/strong> Check CDR for correct rate application based on call outcome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Align with Partners:<\/strong> Ensure partner platforms use same 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If your CSV uses comma as decimal separator (European format) but VOS3000 expects dot, rates will be multiplied by 1000. Open the CSV in text editor and verify decimal format uses dot (.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-fix-garbled-destination-names-after-import\">How do I fix garbled destination names after import?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an encoding issue. Re-save your CSV file in UTF-8 encoding format. In Excel, use &#8220;CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited)&#8221; option. In Notepad++, use Encoding &gt; Convert to UTF-8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-are-some-prefixes-not-matching-calls\">Why are some prefixes not matching calls?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Check for leading zeros, spaces, or plus signs in prefix values. VOS3000 prefixes should be numeric only without leading zeros. 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