USSD Services
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD)
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) is a communications protocol used to send text messages.
USSD is widely used technology that powers service such as the telecom mobile money payments services. A USSD message, which can be up to 182 characters long, establishes a real-time communication session between the phone and server on the network.
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Beneficiary Feedback
A way to get direct beneficiary feedback without needing an internet connection, data or funds by allowing for two-way communication of information.
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USSD Surveys
Allows you to do surveys automatically via SMS connecting directly to a server. This ensures a broad reach, free from internet restrictions
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Two-way SMS
What better way to stay connected than a two-way interaction with your audience whenever and wherever. This supports trust and accountability.
Explore Projects Featuring USSD Technology
Our partners can add USSD to projects to maximize impact and gain valuable insights.
Some examples of how our partners have used USSD
Beneficiary Feedback
Community response mechanism
Community feedback
Mobile learning
USSD broadcast for instant messaging
USSD-based polling and survey, instantly reaching thousands.
Audio based Entrepreneurship programs for rural youth
Mobile Health for pregnancy tracking, advice, and information
SIP connectivity to third party applications
Gateway connectivity to third party application
School attendance system
Job notifications
Market information systems for farmer, pricing UpToDate information on prices.
Radio listener engagement through SMS/IVR interactions and radio program feedback
Call center applications, connecting health agents and concerned public members
Reporting on election malpractice