USSD Solutions in Nigeria

Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) is a protocol used by GSM cellular telephones to communicate with the service provider's computers. USSD can be used for WAP browsing, prepaid callback services, mobile-money services, location-based content services, menu-based information services, and as part of configuring the phone on the network.

USSD messages are up to 182 alphanumeric characters in length. Unlike SMS messages, USSD messages create a real-time connection during a USSD session. The connection remains open, allowing a two-way exchange of a sequence of data. This makes USSD potentially more responsive than services that use SMS, if a real-time interaction is desired.

The initiation of the communication can either be USSD-PUSH (Mobile Terminated & Provider Originated) or a USSD-PULL (Mobile Originated & Provider Terminated). USSD works using a connection oriented HTTP API between our USSD gateway and your application.

Do you want a Dedicated USSD Code? Visit www.ncc.gov.ng for details. Once you get your approval letter, we can help you integrate your code into all four (4) GSM network

Do you want to lease Dedicated USSD Code? We have available codes that can be leased. Contact us for leasing details.

USSD COST DESCRIPTIONS:

(a) USSD Code Setup Fee for all 4 Networks

(b) Leasing Fee

(c) VPN/SMPP/SERVER/GATEWAY Configuration Fee

Integration Cost (Per Network)

(d) API/Routing Fee (where applicable)

(e) Telecom Annual Support Fee (For the 1st year only. Subsequent years are billed per incident)

(f) USSD APP Development Cost: This cost depends on the service description of the entire project. This cost is for those that do not have an application developer.

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What is Reverse Billing? Reverse billing simply means that you do not want your users to be billied. Instead, the system will bill you for every time the user is making use of your application. See cost below. A full session is considered one (1) minute. However, sessions are billed per second.

• Benefits:
• Compatible with features phones and smart phones
• A fast communication between the application and the user
• Near instant delivery
• Free to end users except indicated
• More interactive as compared to SMS
• Suitable for sensitive info like one-time password
• Works on all existing GSM mobile phones
• Mobile booking / redemption service / Subscription Services for Mobile Content Providers
• No internet connection is required
• Improve user experience by reducing the latency delays
• More characters are allowed in a USSD message

Advantages to End User:

1) Get rid of slow and boring IVR system

2) Within finger tips convenience

3) No cost to be borne by the mobile users

4) No special phone setting is required

5) Simple and easy to be used

Features of USSD:

- USSD is session oriented in real time and thus users receive response immediately

- Turnaround response times are faster because it is not a store and forward service like SMS

- USSD supports menu based applications, allowing more user interaction

- Interactive navigation allows faster two-ways messaging services and navigation

- Incoming messages are of flash type and cannot be stored in phones

Who Can Use USSD Solutions?

• Hospitals
• Restaurants
• Airline Companies (Flight Information)
• Hotels
• Sports Betting
• Churches
• Mosques
• Schools
• Health Care Organizations
• VIO
• FRSC
• Immigration
• Police and Security Agencies
• NGOs
• Government Organisations
• Private Companies
• Transport and Logistic Companies
• Television Stations
• Music Industries
• Job Search
• Sports News
• Local & International News
• Weather Alerts
• Traffic Alerts
• Informational Directories
• Market Place
• Mobile Money Operators
• Content Providers
• Satellite Dish Companies like DSTV, Star Times
• e.t.c

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