Plain-language definition
The per-event record used for billing and analysis.
Technical definition
For SMS a CDR captures originator, destination, timestamps, route, result codes and policy decisions; SMSCs, gateways and firewalls generate CDRs that mediation systems consume.
Why it matters
CDRs are the basis of revenue assurance, reconciliation and forensic investigation.
Last reviewed 2026-09-12 by the Guardivia QoS Engineering Team. Product facts on this page describe current capabilities; items marked “where supported”, “optional”, “integration” or “consultancy” are confirmed per deployment.