How Are Telegram Number Screening Fees Calculated? A Complete Guide to Per-Item Cost Estimation

If you’re doing overseas customer acquisition, especially running Telegram community operations, direct message marketing, or adding followers, one unavoidable step is batch verifying the registration status and activity of phone numbers. This brings up a core question: How are Telegram number screening fees calculated? Are they monthly or per-item? Can costs be controlled?

This article breaks down the logic of per-item billing, cost factors, and estimation methods from a practical perspective, helping you quickly learn how to calculate your TG screening budget and avoid wasting money.

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What Does Per-Item Billing for Telegram Screening Mean?

Per-item billing simply means: pay for what you use. There are no monthly fees, annual fees, or subscription packages. You pre-charge your balance, and each time a number is screened, the platform deducts the corresponding fee based on the backend-set unit price. If you only screen 10,000 numbers in a month, you only pay for those 10,000. If you screen 100,000 the next month, you pay for 100,000. Your balance is always transparent and checkable.

Key Differences Between Per-Item Billing and Traditional Subscription Plans

Comparison Dimension	Per-Item Billing (KK-DATA Model)	Traditional SaaS Subscription
Payment Model	Deposit then deduct based on actual usage	Fixed monthly fee
Flexibility	Very high – pay less in slow seasons, more in peak seasons	Fixed fee – you pay even if you don’t use it all
Minimum Spend	No minimum – screen as few as 1 number	Usually has a minimum package (e.g., 5000 CNY/month)
Balance Refund	Balance remains indefinitely – no expiration or freezing	Expires at end of term – requires renewal
Suitable For	Small to mid-sized teams, fluctuating needs, testing phase	Stable high-volume users with fixed budgets

Brief Billing Process

1. Deposit: Recharge at least approximately 50 USDT (via TRC20) into your platform account. The balance is credited automatically.
2. Submit a screening task: Import your number list, select the screening type (e.g., TG registered + TG active in 7 days).
3. View estimated fee: The console automatically calculates the estimated fee and shows your current balance. Confirm and submit.
4. Automatic deduction upon completion: The system deducts fees based on actual successfully screened numbers × unit price. Your balance updates in real-time.
5. Export in multiple formats: After the task finishes, export results in CSV, TXT, etc.

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What Are the Main Factors Determining Telegram Screening Fees?

Your final bill depends on the combination of these variables:

• Screening type: Registered, valid, active (7/15/30 days), gender identification
• Platform: Telegram, WhatsApp, iMessage, RCS, etc.
• Number volume: Hundreds of thousands vs. tens of thousands
• Whether deduplication is enabled: Avoids double charging for already screened numbers
• Unit price: Different screening types have different prices – see the console for details

Unit Price Differences by Screening Type

All screening types are billed per item, but unit prices vary significantly:

Screening Type	What It Checks	Unit Price (Reference)	Best For
TG Registered	Whether the number is registered on Telegram	Lowest, most basic	Initial screening of reachable numbers
TG Valid	Registered + active recently	Slightly higher	Better for DM marketing, group invitations
TG Active (7/15/30 days)	Logged in within a specific time window	Higher	Targeting frequent users
TG Gender (AI avatar analysis)	Gender based on profile picture	Highest	Gender-specific targeting

Note: These unit prices are for reference only. Always check the console real-time prices or the official billing page for current rates.

Relationship Between Task Volume and Unit Price

Many people ask: if I screen 300,000 numbers at once, can I get a discount? Under KK-DATA’s per-item model, unit price does not change with volume tiers. Screening 100 numbers and screening 1 million numbers use the same unit price. However, you can indirectly lower total cost by using data deduplication.

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How to Estimate the Cost of a TG Screening Task?

Cost estimation is very simple. The formula is:

Estimated Fee = Total numbers to screen × Unit price of the selected screening type

For example, suppose you have a list of 100,000 numbers and plan to screen for TG Valid (assume unit price is 0.05 CNY per number). The estimated fee would be:

100,000 × 0.05 = 5,000 CNY (approximately equivalent)

Before submitting a task, the console clearly shows the estimated fee and your current balance. Confirm and then submit.

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What Are the Advantages of Per-Item Billing Compared to Subscription Plans?

For most overseas-focused small to mid-sized teams, per-item billing is more flexible and practical:

• No waste during idle periods: No charges when not in use; balance remains valid indefinitely.
• Handles fluctuating demand: During peak seasons, simply deposit more and use more – no need to upgrade plans.
• No hidden fees: No monthly fees, minimum spend, or long-term contracts.
• Beginner-friendly: Start with a few hundred or thousand numbers at very low cost.
• Budget control: See the estimated fee before submission, avoiding overspending.

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How to Reduce Telegram Screening Costs with Data Deduplication?

This is a key cost-saving technique. Many teams overlook the fact that the same number may be imported and screened multiple times across different batch tasks, leading to duplicate charges.

KK-DATA’s built-in data deduplication repository automatically marks screened numbers across tasks. The workflow is:

1. Before importing new numbers, go to the deduplication module and upload a CSV/TXT file.
2. The system automatically matches against historical screening records and eliminates duplicates.
3. Use the deduplicated number list to submit your screening task.
4. Result: Each number is charged only once; duplicates are automatically saved.

Real-world impact: Suppose you previously screened 50,000 numbers. Now you plan to screen 80,000 new numbers, but 20,000 of them are duplicates. After deduplication, you only pay for 60,000 new numbers – saving approximately 25% of the cost.

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Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them in Telegram Screening Fees

Many users have encountered these pitfalls. Here’s how to avoid them:

Pitfall 1: Submitting a task without confirming the unit price

• Unit prices differ significantly by screening type. Always check the selected type’s unit price in the console before submitting.

Pitfall 2: Not using deduplication, leading to duplicate charges

• If the same number is screened in two different batches, you pay twice. Get into the habit of deduplicating before screening.

Pitfall 3: Insufficient balance causing task blocking

• Your balance must cover the estimated fee when submitting a task. If insufficient, the task cannot be submitted, delaying your project.

Pitfall 4: Falling for third-party “low-price top-ups”

• Beware of fake customer service or third-party top-up scams. Official contact is only via https://t.me/kkdata_cc and the two-way support bot https://t.me/kkdata_robot. No one will ask for your password.

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Summary and Next Steps

Per-item billing makes Telegram screening fees flexible, transparent, and controllable. You don’t need to buy any packages – deposit what you use, pay as you go, with no waste in slow seasons and no bottlenecks in peak seasons. By mastering cost estimation, deduplication savings, and small-scale testing, you can keep your budget precisely managed.

Start now: Log into the console, import your first batch of numbers, submit a TG screening task, and experience the transparent per-item billing process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the minimum deposit for Telegram screening fees?
A: We support USDT (TRC20) recharge, minimum approximately 50 USDT. The balance is credited immediately with no freezing period and can be used long-term.

Q: Are unit prices fixed? Could they increase?
A: Unit prices vary by screening type and are based on real-time console prices. If the platform adjusts prices, it will announce changes through official channels – please watch for notifications.

Q: What happens if my balance runs out during a screening task?
A: An ongoing task will not be interrupted due to insufficient balance. However, if you try to submit a new task with insufficient balance, it will be blocked until you recharge. It’s a good idea to keep your balance topped up.

Q: Are small quantities (e.g., 100 numbers) also billed per item? Is there a minimum spend?
A: Yes, all quantities are billed per item. A single task can screen as few as 1 number – there is no minimum spend. This is ideal for initial tests or small-scale verification.

Q: How is the cost saving from deduplication reflected?
A: The deduplication repository automatically removes already screened numbers. Those numbers are not included in new screening tasks, so no fee is charged for them. The savings appear directly in the fee details of your task.

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