Mahupõhine

Mahupõhine is an Estonian term that translates to "volume-based" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of pricing or costing. When a service or product is Mahupõhine, its price is determined by the amount or quantity of the resource consumed. This contrasts with fixed-price models or pricing based on time.

For example, in telecommunications, a Mahupõhine data plan would charge a customer based on the gigabytes of data they use. Similarly, in cloud computing, storage costs can be Mahupõhine, with users paying for the amount of data they store. In logistics, shipping costs can also be Mahupõhine, depending on the volume or weight of the goods transported. This pricing strategy is often seen as fair by consumers, as they pay directly for what they use. However, it can also lead to unpredictable expenses if usage fluctuates significantly. Businesses employing Mahupõhine pricing need to have robust systems for monitoring and measuring consumption accurately. The concept is fundamental to understanding various service and resource allocation models in Estonia and beyond.