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Understanding Call Minutes & Billing

Understanding Call Minutes & Billing

Learn how larsaai.com billing works, including call minutes calculation, phone number rentals, and usage monitoring

Larsa AI operates on a usage-based model.
You pay primarily for two things:

  1. The minutes your AI assistant spends in calls.

  2. Any dedicated phone number rentals.


1. Included Minutes vs. Pay-as-You-Go

  • Included Minutes: Some plans come with a set number of monthly minutes. These are used first.

  • Pay-as-You-Go: If you exceed the included minutes (or are on a purely usage-based plan), you pay for each additional minute used.


2. How We Calculate Minutes

  • Per-Second Billing: Larsa AI typically bills by the second (converted to minutes). For example, a 90-second call equals 1.5 minutes.

  • Rounding Rules: Check your plan for specific rounding policies. Some may round up to the nearest 30 seconds, while others use exact per-second billing.


3. Monthly Usage & Purchasing Extra

  • Monthly Reset: If your plan includes minutes, they reset each month on your billing date.

  • Buying Add-Ons: Extra minute bundles are available for purchase if you expect higher-than-usual call volumes.


4. Additional Costs

  • Phone Number Rental: Monthly fee for each dedicated inbound/outbound number you rent (rates vary by region).

  • Possible Carrier Surcharges: Certain countries may apply taxes or surcharges—see the Costs & Pricing section for details.


5. Monitoring Usage

  • Dashboard: View your current usage, remaining minutes, and estimated costs in real time.

  • Notifications: Use the no-code automation tools to set alerts (e.g., “Email me when I reach 80% of my monthly minutes”).


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