Plain-language definition
A billing period is the date range covered by a bill, such as the days when service, usage, and charges were measured.
Why it appears on a bill
It appears so you can tell what time frame the statement covers and compare charges against the right dates.
What to check
- Compare the number of days with the previous bill.
- Check whether charges fall inside the stated date range.
- Watch for partial periods after account changes.
- Use the dates when comparing usage month to month.