Introduction to USSD

Simple intro to USSD.

1. Prepared By: Rahul Karakoti CSE 6 th sem DCMTE Dehradun Introduction to USSD

2. What is USSD? How it works? Advantages of USSD. Examples of USSD. TOPICS DCMTE DEHRADUN

3. USSD stands for “Unstructured Supplementary Service data”. It is a protocol used by GSM cellular telephone to communication with the service provider’s computer. It can be used for menu based information service. USSD messages are up to 182 alphanumeric characters in length. Similar to SMS, but USSD transactions occur during the session only . What is USSD ? DCMTE DEHRADUN

4. Example Snapshot: DCMTE DEHRADUN

5. It is a GSM technology used to send text between a mobile & apps in the network . Enables session based communication between application server at the network side and the mobile user. USSD information is sent directly from a sender’s mobile handset to an application platform handling the USSD service. The connection remains open, allowing a two-way exchange of a sequence of data. How USSD works ? DCMTE DEHRADUN

6. Unlike major challenge for most VAS services, USSD has no dependency on handset & OS types. Easy to navigate, no need to remember any keywords, URLs, etc. Real-time and instant messaging service capability - up to seven times faster than SMS for two-way transactions. Supports menu-based applications facilitating more user interactions . USSD services available on the home network are also accessible while roaming. Unlike SMS, there are no charges for this. Advantages of USSD DCMTE DEHRADUN

7. VAS services via USSD ( Balance check , service activation etc .) Examples of USSD Services Market research surveys on USSD. DCMTE DEHRADUN

8. Social Media access over USSD. Services over USSD ( recharge, money Transfer etc.) DCMTE DEHRADUN

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