Overview
USSD stands for Unstructured Supplementary Services Data. It is a technology used to send information (usually text menus) between a mobile phone and an application on a mobile network.
i.e. It allows customers to request information by using numeric strings (starting with * and ending with #) or text menus via their mobile phone.
USSD can encompass once off requests or interactive navigation with a menu based application. Customers are also able to store the USSD strings or commands on their mobile phones so they don’t have to remember the codes. This allows them to access your application directly.
Most customers are familiar with USSD as it is used to perform actions such as:
- Sending of “please call me” messages
- Topping up pre paid airtime
- Accessing and performing mobile banking
Features
Create a mobile based menu driven application for your business. These can revolve around:
- USSD Mobile Surveys
- Client feedback forms
- Polls
- Information requests
- Questionnaires
- USSD based competitions for database building
- Mobile based research tools
- USSD is supported by all handsets – greater reach and adoption within your market
Support
Our USSD API will walk you through building your USSD application:
If you would like to add SMS based functionality to any software applications please feel refer to our SMS API Section or the online SMS API at http://sg1.channelmobile.co.za/api/
For further support and technical queries please contact our helpdesk on 0860 104 671 or support@channelmobile.co.za