How are country calling codes and rates mapped for customers?
WhatsApp uses the customer’s country calling code and network prefix to determine the applicable rates. A CSV file containing the mapping of country codes to regions and rates is available for download.
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How are country calling codes and rates mapped for customers?
WhatsApp applies country calling codes and network prefixes to decide which per-minute rate applies for outbound voice calls. This ensures accurate and transparent billing across regions. ? DOWNLOAD THE MAPPING FILE ? Download ...
How do I know which country or region my customer belongs to?
WhatsApp determines the country/region based on the customer’s phone number, including the country calling code and network prefix. A full list of mapped country codes is available.
What are authentication-international rates?
Authentication-international rates refer to WhatsApp’s special pricing for authentication messages sent to certain countries or regions. These rates apply only to authentication conversations—a specific type of message category used for user ...
What do the Region Codes in the Dashboard Stand For?
Quick answer: Region codes are two‑letter abbreviations that the Dashboard uses to group customer traffic, billing accounts, and analytics by geographic area (Indian telecom circles, U.S. states/territories, and Canadian provinces/territories). ...
How do I know which country or region my customer belongs to?
WhatsApp determines a customer’s country or region based on the country calling code and network prefix embedded in their phone number (MSISDN). This is important for regional billing, compliance, and analytics. ? How Country Detection Works When a ...