In lists, a price that is set for use of the total number of names available, often used for lists with too small a quantity for per thousand list rentals
A method of pricing a telecommunications service The fixed monthly charge a subscriber in a local exchange will pay to be allowed to make an unlimited number of local calls In some states, a consumer may have a choice between flat rate and measured service which is based on usage
(1) A fixed rate not subject to any subsequent adjustment; (2) A reinsurance premium rate applicable to the entire premium income derived by the ceding company from the business ceded to the reinsurer as distinguished from a rate applicable to excess limits
A method of payment for the work of automotive technicians If an operation calls for a time frame of two hours (called the "flat rate" for that job), than the labor charge will be 2X the shop's hourly rate If the technician is proficient at this particular operation and is able to do it in half the time, the customer still pays for two hours of labor, and the tech earns two hours of pay for one hour of work Conversely, if the tech does the job in more than the allowed time, the customer still pays for two hours This method of payment holds a standard hourly rate for the customer, and yet rewards high skilled technicians
(1) Fee for a product or service that is not dependent on usage (2) Telephone tariff in which no charges are levied for local calls (3) A rental charge which covers unlimited or equipment usage
In reinsurance, a percentage rate applied to a ceding companys premium writings for the classes of business reinsured to determine the reinsurance premiums to be paid the reinsurer
Class of service which is characterized by a single rate for all interstate calls, regardless of the terminating point It might also mean "24 hour" rate compared to Peak/Off-Peak rates
A rate structure in which everyone within a customer class pays the same price per unit for all energy consumed
flat rates
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flät reyts
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/ˈflat ˈrāts/ /ˈflæt ˈreɪts/
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[ 'flat ] (adjective.) 14th century. Middle English, from Old Norse flatr; akin to Old High German flaz flat, and probably to Greek platys broad; more at PLACE.