USSD
A real-time bidirectional communication protocol based on the GSM network, supporting session-based menu-driven interaction. It offers very low latency and requires no data traffic. USSD is widely used on feature phones for balance inquiries, mobile payments, and similar services.
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Interaction methods available on feature phones include SMS, USSD, voice calls, and minimal menu interfaces.
USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) is a real-time bidirectional session-based communication protocol based on GSM networks, with latency typically under 1 second, requiring no data traffic and using only the signaling channel.
USSD has been widely used in regions such as Africa and Southeast Asia for mobile payments (such as M-Pesa in Kenya) and information inquiry services.
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Interaction methods available on feature phones include SMS, USSD, voice calls, and minimal menu interfaces.
50%UnverifiedUSSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) is a real-time bidirectional session-based communication protocol based on GSM networks, with latency typically under 1 second, requiring no data traffic and using only the signaling channel.
50%UnverifiedUSSD has been widely used in regions such as Africa and Southeast Asia for mobile payments (such as M-Pesa in Kenya) and information inquiry services.
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