iCore USSD Server

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The Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) Server feature on the iCore Network Center allows the user to interact directly with network-based functions from their GSM-based mobile phones. The USSD Server capability provides the framework for a rich set of vertical capabilities including subscriber account management, balance inquiry, callback, messaging, voting, short quiz applications, and interactive chat. This capability can also minimize the use of voice-channel resources and reduce complexity presented by interaction with an integrated voice response application.

The iCore USSD Server currently supports the following capabilities:

• USSD Top-up - allows the prepaid user to add units directly to their account through the use of USSD messaging.
• USSD Balance Enquiry - allows the prepaid user to retrieve their current account balance and the expiration date through the use of USSD messaging.
• USSD Alternate Top-up (optional) - allows the prepaid user to add units to another subscriber’s account through the use of USSD messaging.
• USSD Balance Transfer (optional) - allows the prepaid user to transfer funds from their account to another subscriber’s account through the use of USSD messaging.
• Temp Prepaid (Dynamic Prepaid - optional) - allows the prepaid user to obtain a temporary phone number (MSISDN) through the use of the USSD messaging.
• USSD User Services - allows mobile subscribers to access operator defined services.
• Credit Card Top-up (optional) - allows a prepaid user to add units to their account from a commercial credit card through the use of USSD messaging.