Overview of Mobius USSD Gateway

USSD Gateway is a bidirectional signaling platform that routes messages between the network and its service applications. The platform delivers interactive content like balance updates, marketing messages, low balance alerts, and more straight to most subscribers devices without them downloading specialized apps or going online.

The advantage of USSD for message delivery and notification is that it is session-based and very efficient. Session-based communications are more reliable than services like email and SMS. This makes it useful for fast and simple real-time applications like balance checking, voice chat and advertising. Because USSD supports process supplementary service (PSSR) and unstructured supplementary service notify (USSN) requests and messages, real-time services like balance checking and voice chat work even when roaming.

In addition, since USSD is so efficient, there is a huge advantage to using it when subscribers are roaming. All USSD messages are directed to the subscriber's home network but they can also be directed to a visiting network enabling a virtual home environment (VHE), which reduces operator costs and greatly improves user experience as all services work the same wherever they are.

And, while modern 4G/LTE networks support voice chat applications using SIP, USSD-based voice chat applications can work seamlessly and well across older GPRS, 2G and 3G networks, providing the widest possible compatibility footprint for services important to the subscriber.

How USSD gateway integration works in telecommunication?

Mobius USSD Gateway is built on a fully Open-Source server written in Java and strictly adheres to the standards and specifications defined by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). With full support for virtual machine (VM) and network functions virtualization (NFV) architectures, the Mobius USSD gateway is very easy to install and deploy in different environments, allowing you start providing interactive messaging and content delivery services with a minimum of support and training.

Mobius USSD gateway utilizes a modern extensible middleware platform providing easy integration with any third-party communication protocol or system using industry-standard telecom interfaces including SS7 MAP, TCAP, INAP, or ISUP. It also supports Internet-based communication interfaces and protocols including SIP and HTTP.

Mobius USSD Gateway provides a scriptable Command Line Interface (CLI) tool allowing you to completely configure the Gateway at run-time and manage it using simple commands. In addition, a Graphical User Interface (GUI) tool is provided to allow you to configure, monitor and manage the Gateway through a convenient user-friendly interface.

USSD FAQ

What is USSD Center

The USSD Center has full SS7 interfaces and flexible IP interfaces that allow interaction with supplementary service management applications.

Information and Communications Technology operators can use the USSD gateway to manage USSD transactions between the mobile and internet industries.

This allows USSD center operators to offer value-added services based on USSD interactions with mobile end users and reduce transaction costs.

What is session management capabilities for USSD Gateway?

USSD gateway maintains a single interactive session once the connection is established.

Does USSD Gateway have scalable architecture?

Integrated load balancing and clustering support for automated failover delivers an excellent user experience for mobile subscribers. Unlike other more limited solutions, USSD gateway services are load-balanced, providing unparalleled redundancy, especially as the platform scales.