Minimum sales

The minimum turnover describes a certain amount that has to be paid for regardless of actual consumption. The term is used in particular in the telecommunications industry. In the telecommunications sector, there is the special case of the minimum call volume (MGU), in which a certain volume must be achieved through normal voice telephony. Revenues generated through other services are not included. If the minimum turnover is achieved through other services such as short messages , the shortfall must be paid in addition to the minimum call turnover .

In addition to the contracts of the telecommunications industry, this form of user contract is also applicable to other long-term contracts, such as B. in subscriptions , download and franchising .

The minimum consumption , which is often due when visiting discos and bars , is comparable to the minimum turnover . The guest is also expected to have a minimum turnover for drinks and, even if such consumption does not take place, it is still charged.