Capabilities of USSD channel are not limited to the samples listed above – USSD is a flexible channel that can be used by implementing adequate platform on carrier side to relieve other customer care channels (i.e. call center) or to develop entirely new value added services. It’s worth to mention that every GSM handset that is available on the market supports USSD without a need to install any additional software.

Pharos USSD Gateway is the universal platform allowing easy deployment of USSD channel applications. Gateway is connected to the core network and provide developer friendly and flexible API. API allows to control USSD session, its setup and termination and messaging within.

USSD Gateway is supporting USSD Phase 1 and 2. In communication layer it may be integrated with legacy SS7 networks as well as with SIGTRAN based networks.

Advantages of using of USSD Gateway in operator network:

• support for USSD Phase 1 and 2, model pull and push
  
  
• high performance and scalability
  
  
• interface to interact with billing platform
  
  
• high performance and flexible API In Java, allows use of multiple applications in parallel