New Zealand Mobile Carriers & Networks

Look Up a Number or Shortcode

Find which carrier owns any NZ mobile number, or identify who sent a text from an SMS shortcode

Phone Number Carrier Lookup

Check the current carrier for any 021, 022, 027, 028, 029 or 0204 mobile number — including ported numbers.

Powered by our free NZ number portability checker — real-time IPMS lookup.

SMS Shortcode Directory

Look up any 3, 4, 5 or 7 digit NZ SMS shortcode to see who is sending the text and how much it costs.

Browse the full NZ SMS shortcode directory — refreshed daily from carrier publications.

Direct Connections to All NZ Networks

We maintain direct relationships with every major carrier in New Zealand

Spark NZ

Previously Telecom New Zealand

New Zealand's largest mobile network operator, Spark (formerly Telecom NZ) provides nationwide coverage with advanced 4G and 5G networks.

Largest network coverage
Premium direct routing
027, 021 number ranges
Enterprise-grade reliability

Market share: ~40% of NZ mobile subscribers

Send SMS to Spark NZ — from 8c

One NZ

Previously Vodafone New Zealand

One NZ (formerly Vodafone) is a major telecommunications provider offering comprehensive mobile coverage across urban and rural New Zealand.

Extensive rural coverage
High-speed data network
021, 029 number ranges
International roaming

Market share: ~35% of NZ mobile subscribers

Send SMS to One NZ — from 8c

2degrees

New Zealand's challenger network

2degrees has grown rapidly since launching in 2009, becoming New Zealand's third major mobile network with competitive services and pricing.

Growing network coverage
Competitive pricing
022, 028 number ranges
Modern infrastructure

Market share: ~20% of NZ mobile subscribers

Send SMS to 2degrees — from 8c

Skinny Mobile

Spark's budget brand

Skinny Mobile operates as a sub-brand of Spark NZ, offering budget-friendly mobile services on Spark's nationwide network infrastructure.

Spark network coverage
Budget-focused plans
0204 number range
Prepaid focus

Market share: ~5% of NZ mobile subscribers

Send SMS to Skinny (via Spark) — from 8c

Carrier Integration Features

Advanced features across all networks

Number Portability

Automatic routing to the correct network when numbers are ported between carriers

Delivery Receipts

Real-time delivery confirmation from all carriers

Direct Routes

Direct connections bypass aggregators for faster delivery

Smart Routing

Automatic failover between carriers for maximum reliability

Quick Walkthrough

See How to Send SMS Across NZ Carriers

A short walkthrough of the WebSMS dashboard — send a single message, build contact groups, personalise with merge tags, and track delivery across Spark, One NZ and 2degrees.

Tip: Click the speed control in the Loom player and choose 1x if the video feels too fast.

Full step-by-step instructions

New Zealand Mobile Number Ranges

Complete coverage of all NZ mobile prefixes

Prefix	Primary Carrier	Format	Notes
021	Mixed (Spark/One NZ)	021 XXX XXXX	Original mobile range, heavily ported
022	2degrees	022 XXX XXXX	2degrees primary range
027	Spark NZ	027 XXX XXXX	Spark primary range
028	2degrees	028 XXX XXXX	2degrees secondary range
029	One NZ (Vodafone)	029 XXX XXXX	TelstraClear legacy, now One NZ
0204	Skinny (Spark)	0204 XXX XXXX	Skinny Mobile range

Note: Due to number portability, any number can be on any network. We automatically detect the current carrier for accurate routing — you can check any number's carrier here.

Look up a number by prefix

Dedicated pages for the three most common NZ mobile prefixes — what they mean, who originally owns them, and how to identify the current carrier of a specific number.

021

021 Number Lookup

021 numbers (0210-0219) were allocated to One NZ (formerly Vodafone). Check the current carrier of any 021 number →

022

022 Number Lookup

022 numbers (0220-0229) are the 2degrees primary mobile range. Check the current carrier of any 022 number →

027

027 Number Lookup

027 numbers (0271-0279) are Spark's primary mobile range, with 0270 held by One NZ. Check any 027 number →

Why Direct Carrier Connections Matter

Our direct relationships with all New Zealand carriers ensure your messages get delivered reliably and quickly.

Higher Delivery Rates: Direct routes avoid intermediaries that can cause failures
Faster Delivery: Messages go straight to the carrier without delays
Better Pricing: No middleman markups on message costs
Compliance: Direct carrier relationships ensure regulatory compliance
Support: Direct escalation paths for any delivery issues

Our Carrier Performance

Spark NZ Delivery Rate 99.9%

One NZ Delivery Rate 99.8%

2degrees Delivery Rate 99.7%

Skinny Delivery Rate 99.9%

Average delivery time: < 3 seconds across all carriers

Carrier Questions

Yes, we have direct connections to all major New Zealand carriers: Spark NZ (formerly Telecom), One NZ (formerly Vodafone), 2degrees, and Skinny Mobile. This ensures 100% coverage of all mobile numbers in New Zealand.

We automatically query the National Number Portability database to determine the current carrier for each number. This ensures messages are routed correctly even when customers have switched carriers while keeping their number. Try our free NZ number portability checker to see what carrier any mobile number is on.

While carrier outages are rare, our system automatically queues messages during any disruption and delivers them as soon as the carrier connection is restored. We also provide real-time status updates on any carrier issues.

Messages are automatically routed to the carrier that currently serves each mobile number. This ensures the highest delivery rate and fastest delivery time. Manual carrier selection is not available as it would reduce reliability.

Complete Coverage Across All NZ Carriers

Start sending SMS to any New Zealand mobile number with confidence

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