What is USSD and why does it matter in Rwanda?

USSD is a menu-driven mobile channel that runs on any phone over the mobile network, with no app or data needed. It matters because it reaches every customer with a SIM card, including the millions on basic handsets that smartphone apps cannot serve.

Do customers need a smartphone or data to use a USSD service?

No. USSD works on any handset on any network, without a smartphone, an app, or a data plan. That is what makes it the widest-reaching channel in emerging markets.

What can you build with USSD?

Self-service menus, customer onboarding and registration, payments, balance checks, and information flows. We design, build, and operate the full service, tuned for low-bandwidth networks with secure session handling.

Does Nptex run USSD services in production?

Yes. We designed, built, and now operate a USSD platform that is live in production, reaching customers nationwide on any handset.

Services · USSD Solutions

USSD Solutions

USSD that reaches the
whole market.

Menu-driven services on any phone. No smartphone, no app, no data required.

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Overview

What we do

USSD Solutions. USSD is a menu-driven mobile channel that works on any phone, with no smartphone, app, or data required. It is the most reliable way to reach every customer in a market where many people use basic handsets.

USSD reaches every customer with a SIM card, not just the ones with a smartphone. We design, build, and operate menu-driven services that onboard and serve people on any handset.

Sessions are fast, resilient on weak networks, and held to the same reliability standards as any developed-market channel.

Track record

What we delivered

Designed, built, and now operate the USSD platform for AzamMedia Rwanda.
Running live in production, reaching customers on any handset.
Tuned for low-bandwidth networks with secure session handling.

Built for

“Nptex built and now runs our USSD service. It is reliable, and it reaches our customers everywhere.”

AzamMedia Rwanda — USSD service, live in production

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AzamPay Rwanda

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What is USSD and why does it matter in Rwanda?: USSD is a menu-driven mobile channel that runs on any phone over the mobile network, with no app or data needed. It matters because it reaches every customer with a SIM card, including the millions on basic handsets that smartphone apps cannot serve.
Do customers need a smartphone or data to use a USSD service?: No. USSD works on any handset on any network, without a smartphone, an app, or a data plan. That is what makes it the widest-reaching channel in emerging markets.
What can you build with USSD?: Self-service menus, customer onboarding and registration, payments, balance checks, and information flows. We design, build, and operate the full service, tuned for low-bandwidth networks with secure session handling.
Does Nptex run USSD services in production?: Yes. We designed, built, and now operate a USSD platform that is live in production, reaching customers nationwide on any handset.

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USSD that reaches thewhole market.