With Uzo, you can get your unique short-code and
build your USSD app on a single platform!!!
Transform your ideas into reality with our no-code platform..
Acquire and manage your dedicated and shared short codes across all networks. No trips to regulatory bodies or mobile network operators.
Build or have your application built for you by our Uzo experts.
Don't have your USSD code with us? No problem. Connect to your app from any USSD code provider.
Uzo apps can easily be built to accept mobile money payments.
With our API components, your Uzo app can easily interact with your existing platform and services.
Easily send SMS notifications directly from Uzo without a third party provider.
Make it easy for your audience to connect with you and simplify your communication across all networks.
Have more questions? See the full FAQ
Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) is a way of communicating with your mobile network or a web-based service using short-codes that start with * and end with #. It can be used to provide various online services without using the internet or installing any apps on your phone.
A dedicated USSD code is a short number that is assigned and used by only one enterprise or service. It has only one segment, such as *123#. Dedicated codes allow enterprises to have full control and flexibility over their USSD services, with access to extensions such as *123*34#.
A short code is a special phone number that is shorter than a regular phone number and is used to facilitate communication between mobile devices and the telecom operator. Short codes are designed to be easier to remember and use than regular phone numbers.
Yes, Uzo is cloud-based. However, enterprises who wish to host their USSD connections on their private servers can request a self-hosted version of Uzo, which gives full control while maintaining all the value Uzo provides as a USSD gateway and code management platform.
Whenever a USSD code is dialed, a session is created that lasts for the duration of the interaction.
Workload units represent the basic unit of processing for an Uzo App. For each execution of your application, a specific number of workload units are required for processing. Workload units ensure accessibility for deployed applications.





