Postpaid: meaning, definitions and examples
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postpaid
[ ˈpoʊstˌpeɪd ]
billing plan
The term 'postpaid' refers to a billing system in which customers pay for services after they have been used. This is commonly seen in mobile phone service contracts, where users agree to a set monthly fee based on their usage. Postpaid plans usually come with a range of features, such as unlimited calling or data plans, and they may also include additional perks. The opposite of postpaid is 'prepaid', where users pay in advance for services.
Synonyms
after payment, monthly billing, post-use.
Examples of usage
- I switched to a postpaid plan to save on my phone bill.
- Many users prefer postpaid services for their simplicity and flexibility.
- The company offers various postpaid options to cater to different customer needs.
Translations
Translations of the word "postpaid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pós-pago
🇮🇳 पोस्टपेड
🇩🇪 Postpaid
🇮🇩 pasca bayar
🇺🇦 постпейд
🇵🇱 postpaid
🇯🇵 ポストペイド
🇫🇷 postpayé
🇪🇸 pospago
🇹🇷 sonradan ödemeli
🇰🇷 후불
🇸🇦 دفع لاحق
🇨🇿 později placené
🇸🇰 pozdĺžne platené
🇨🇳 后付费
🇸🇮 pozdajšnje plačilo
🇮🇸 eftirgreiðsla
🇰🇿 төлегеннен кейін
🇬🇪 პოსტპეიდი
🇦🇿 postpaid
🇲🇽 postpago
Etymology
The word 'postpaid' is derived from the prefix 'post-' meaning 'after,' and 'paid,' which is the past participle of 'pay.' The usage of 'post-' in English can be traced back to Latin, where it signifies something that comes later or is done after an event. The term became more commonly used in telecommunications and billing contexts in the late 20th century as mobile phone technology advanced and various payment models emerged. Postpaid plans were a response to the increasing demand for flexible billing options that accommodate diverse consumer preferences alongside the traditional prepaid methods, thus shaping modern mobile payment practices.