If you’re a Managed Service Provider (MSP) or IT partner, you know the struggle — upfront licensing costs, manual tracking, and the constant balancing act between flexibility and control. Traditional licensing models can be rigid and time-consuming, often leading to unused licenses and wasted spend.
That’s why Zyxel Networks introduced the Pay As You Go (PAYG) model in the Circle platform — designed to give partners complete freedom to manage licenses efficiently, reduce administrative burden, and pay only for what they actually use.
Let’s break down how it works — and how it can solve your everyday challenges.
1. One-Time Setup, Lifetime Flexibility
Getting started is simple. Partners just enable PAYG once at the organization level, and every device under that organization automatically follows the selected plan.
Pain point solved: No more repetitive setup or complex onboarding for each device. Once it’s on, it stays seamless.
2. Full Control, Anytime You Need It
Need to pause or reactivate a plan? Administrators can turn PAYG on or off anytime at the organization level.
Pain point solved: You stay in control, scaling up during busy months or scaling down when business slows — without disrupting existing services.
3. Say Goodbye to Manual Tracking
PAYG uses automatic daily usage tracking, so you’ll never have to calculate licenses by hand again.
Pain point solved: No spreadsheets, no guesswork — just accurate, automated reports every time.
4. Billing That Makes Sense
At the start of each month, usage is consolidated and billed automatically. You only pay for what was actually used, with a clear record of all charges.
Pain point solved: Predictable billing means easier financial planning and zero surprises at the end of the month.
5. Easy, Secure Payments
All Circle partners can make online payments through a secure, automated system. Enter your payment details once, and the system handles the rest.
Pain point solved: Simplified payments save time and reduce administrative effort, no matter your preferred method.
6. Centralized Management, Simplified Workflow
The PAYG management page gives you a single, easy-to-use dashboard to enable organizations, assign licenses, or adjust plans as your business evolves.
Pain point solved: No more jumping between systems or juggling multiple tools. Everything you need is in one place.
7. Transparent Reporting You Can Trust
At any time, you can download detailed usage reports or invoices directly from the platform.
Pain point solved: Clear, auditable data helps you track costs, forecast budgets, and maintain financial transparency.
Why Partners Love PAYG
A Licensing Model Built for Modern MSPs
Zyxel’s PAYG model gives you freedom, visibility, and control — all in one smart system. Whether you’re managing dozens or hundreds of customer networks, PAYG adapts to your pace and helps you focus on what truly matters: growing your business, not managing licenses.