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112: 38: 297:, these are the related Man-Machine Interface (MMI); they are standardized so they are the same on every GSM phone. They are interpreted by the handset first before a corresponding command (not the code itself) is sent to the network. These codes might not always work when using an AT interface; there are standard AT commands defined for each of these actions instead. 172:
Subsequently, one or more mobile terminated SMS messages communicate the status and/or results of the initial request. In such cases, SMS is used to "push" a reply or updates to the handset when the network is ready to send them. In contrast, USSD is used for command-and-control only.
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When a user sends a message to the phone company network, it is received by a computer dedicated to USSD. The computer's response is sent back to the phone, generally in a basic format that can easily be seen on the phone display. Messages sent over USSD are not defined by any
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browsing, prepaid callback service, mobile-money services, location-based content services, menu-based information services, and as part of configuring the phone on the network. The service does not require a messaging app, and does not incur charges.
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A USSD message typically starts with an asterisk symbol (*) or a hash symbol (#) and is terminated with a hash symbol (#). A typical message comprises digits for commands or data; groups of digits may be separated by additional asterisks.
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messages, USSD messages create a real-time connection during a USSD session. The connection remains open, allowing a two-way exchange of a sequence of data. This makes USSD faster than services that use SMS.
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USSD is commonly used by prepaid GSM cellular phones to query the available balance. The vendor's "check balance" application hides the details of the USSD protocol from the user. On some
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USSD is sometimes used in conjunction with SMS. The user sends a request to the network via USSD, and the network replies with an acknowledgement of receipt:
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While GSM is being phased out in the 2020s with 2G and 3G technologies, USSD services can be supported over LTE, 5G, and IMS.
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service (to reduce phone charges while roaming), enhance mobile marketing capabilities or interactive data services.
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Most GSM phones have USSD capability. USSD is generally associated with real-time or instant messaging services. An
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Some operators use USSD to provide access to real-time updates from social-networking websites including
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USSD Phase 1, as specified in GSM 02.90, only supports mobile-initiated ("pull") operations. In the
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password is network dependent, default on some networks is 0000. Incompatible with call diversion
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password is network dependent, default on some networks is 0000. See call barring functions *33
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is number of seconds for the No Reply Condition Timer, default is 20 seconds if not specified.
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when the user receives a push message from the network; primarily used for promotional services
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body, so each network operator can implement whatever is most suitable for its customers.
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capability supported by other short-message protocols such as SMS is not available.
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device (2018). The user submits a code corresponding to the service available
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USSD can be used to provide independent calling services such as a
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GSM USSD codes and their functions with various network operators
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USSD messages are up to 182 alphanumeric characters long. Unlike
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password is network dependent, default on some networks is 0000
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when the user dials a code, e.g. *139# from a GSM mobile handset
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suppressing the transmission of caller's phone number (CLIR)
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GSM 04.90 (ETSI EN 300 957, V7.0.1) Specification (USSD)
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network, providing a similar user experience as in GSM.
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project provided access to Knowledge articles via USSD.
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outgoing international call barring, excluding to home
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is the type of bearer service, some valid values are:
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What’s the difference between USSD, MMI and SS codes?
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For the organization, see 1561: 211:While GSM is being phased out in the 2020s with 1254: 1252: 1250: 684:temporary change of the transmission of CLIR 709:total incoming and outgoing service barring 208:operator is displayed within a few seconds. 1247: 1230:Call forwarding Β§ Mobile (cell) phones 1155:call divert when busy or pressing reject 687:valid just for the next call; no final # 1479: 1473: 289: 110: 36: 1550:Android USSD codes list (MMI code list) 50:Unstructured Supplementary Service Data 14: 1562: 1407:"Windows Phone 7 doesn't support USSD" 1329: 1120:call divert when off or not reachable 1385:AT&T Residential Wireless Support 1355:AT&T Residential Wireless Support 1288: 1049:incoming call notification when busy 1461:. 3rd Generation Partnership Project 1435:. 3rd Generation Partnership Project 1282: 789:outgoing international call barring 607:all incoming calls will be diverted 176: 1570:Mobile telecommunications standards 1480:Kulkarni, Ajay (10 December 2020). 1032:valid on some mobile networks only 647:as a callee get the CLIP displayed 416:busy, unreachable, does not answer 79:'s computers. USSD can be used for 24: 295:The codes below are not USSD codes 25: 1591: 1527: 1413:. 8 February 2012. Archived from 1340:(Page now obsolete and invalid.) 1330:Wadhwa, Kul (22 February 2013). 322:for SMS (only valid for barring) 196:, the message is delivered over 1509: 1492: 989:total incoming service barring 869:total outgoing service barring 1447: 1421: 1399: 1373: 1343: 1323: 1301: 1081:call divert when not answered 13: 1: 1351:"Monitor usage on your phone" 1240: 413:all conditional redirections 157:. Between 2012 and 2018, the 56:), sometimes referred to as " 32:United States Society on Dams 243: 204:handset, the reply from the 7: 1289:Scard, Jen (12 July 2022). 1225:Supplementary service codes 1208: 89:short message service (SMS) 10: 1596: 29: 1029:Call back on busy (CCBS) 667:for all subsequent calls 595: 566: 540: 512: 486: 458: 234: 453:Change Network password 75:to communicate with the 1555:All usa USSD Codes List 1505:. May 2011. p. 30. 1338:. Wikimedia Foundation. 1235:SIM Application Toolkit 252:USSD/ PULL or USSD/ P2A 98: 77:mobile network operator 66:communications protocol 27:Communications protocol 1220:Ultra Mobile Broadband 909:incoming call barring 749:outgoing call barring 564:Only with Phase 2 SIM 510:Only with Phase 2 SIM 263:USSD/ PUSH or USSD/A2P 120: 46: 1381:"Manage your account" 604:unconditional divert 290:Man-Machine Interface 114: 40: 587:read device number ( 561:Change PIN2 via PUK 346: 332:<leave blank> 283:*139*1*1234567890# 273:Example USSD codes 73:cellular telephones 45:mobile phone (2005) 344: 259:Network-initiated 177:Technical details 144:one-time passwords 134:networks, such as 121: 47: 1411:Microsoft Answers 1206: 1205: 1052:aka call waiting 644:displayed (CLIP) 287: 286: 248:Mobile-initiated 187:store-and-forward 16:(Redirected from 1587: 1521: 1520: 1513: 1507: 1506: 1504: 1496: 1490: 1489: 1477: 1471: 1470: 1468: 1466: 1451: 1445: 1444: 1442: 1440: 1425: 1419: 1418: 1403: 1397: 1396: 1394: 1392: 1377: 1371: 1370: 1368: 1366: 1357:. 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Index

USSD
United States Society on Dams

Sony Ericsson
communications protocol
GSM
cellular telephones
mobile network operator
WAP
short message service (SMS)
standardization

Google Pixel
callback
pay as you go
Tesco Mobile
SIM card
one-time passwords
Facebook
Twitter
Knowledge Zero
SMSC
store-and-forward
core network
MAP
GSM
GSM
2G
3G
LTE

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