USSD API Exposure Function
USSD applications can create new revenue streams for the mobile operator and its business clients. USSD can be used for real-time charging, content delivery, polling and surveys, banking services and more. The USSD Gateway allows subscribers to send USSD messages in order to receive information and services from the operator. USSD messages are session-based, meaning they require an online continuous connection. This makes USSD messaging much faster than SMS messages (no Store-and-Forward). Our simple and easy RESTful HTTP API allows any web developer to easily create new USSD applications for the mobile network.
Features & Benefits
Handling of simultaneous MAP versions
Supports through all 3GPP versions; v1, 2, and 3.
Simplified GSM-MAP integration
Simplifies the integration process by providing a RESTful interface to interact with GSM-MAP services. Developers no longer need to understand the intricacies of GSM-MAP protocols, as the Slicce API abstracts the complexity behind a simple REST API interface.
Expose GSM-MAP Supplementary services as RESTful endpoints
Expose GSM-MAP services such as Subscriber Location, Call Control, Short Message Service (SMS), and more, as RESTful endpoints. This means that your applications can interact with telecom services via standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) rather than dealing with low-level telecom signaling protocols.
Rapid development & deployment
Dnables rapid application development by providing predefined, tested, and ready-to-use REST endpoints that perform GSM-MAP operations. Whether you’re building a real-time location-based service or managing telecom-related events, you can quickly integrate GSM-MAP functionality into your application.
Standalone mode
Traditional USSD service use case
A balance check using USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) allows users to quickly check their account balance on a mobile phone without needing an internet connection. To perform a balance check, you typically dial a specific code provided by your mobile carrier (e.g., *123# or *151#) and press the call button. The system will then respond with your current balance on the screen. This service is available on most mobile networks and is free or low-cost.
3rd Party API Exposure mode
Expose MAP API to 3rd pary domain with the CAPIF Core Function
MNO (Mobile Network Operator) would most typically expose APIs to MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) to enable better integration and interoperability between their services. By exposing APIs, MNO can allow MVNO to access its network resources, such as billing, authentication, provisioning, and customer care. This can benefit both parties by reducing operational costs, improving customer satisfaction, and creating new revenue streams. For example, MVNO can offer customized plans and features to its subscribers using MNO's network infrastructure, while MNO can leverage MVNO's market reach and brand loyalty.
Technical specifications
SCTP
RFC2960
RFC3309
MTP
ITU-T Q.700 through Q.707, Q.781, Q.782, Q.791
M2PA
RFC4165
M3UA
RFC3332
SCCP
ITU-T Q.711 through Q.714 Connectionless Class 0 & 1
TCAP
ITU-T Q.700 through Q.707, Q.781, Q.782, Q.791
MAP
GSM 09.002
ETSI TS 100.974 MAP v1/v2/v3/v4