NZ Mobile Prefix
022 Number Lookup
022 numbers in New Zealand are the 2degrees primary mobile range. Look up any 022 number to see whether it is still on 2degrees or has been ported to a different carrier.
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Enter any NZ 022 mobile number to identify the current carrier. The lookup queries the IPMS database in real time.
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022 in one sentence
022 is the New Zealand mobile prefix held by 2degrees. Every sub-block from 0220 to 0229 was allocated to Two Degrees Mobile when the network launched in 2009. Numbers can be ported away from 2degrees to Spark or One NZ, so check the live IPMS data for any specific 022 number.
022 Number Ranges
Every 022 sub-block on the Number Administration Deed register.
| Prefix | Original carrier | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 0220 | 2degrees | 10 digits |
| 0221 | 2degrees | 10 digits |
| 0222 | 2degrees | 10 digits |
| 0223 | 2degrees | 10 digits |
| 0224 | 2degrees | 10 digits |
| 0225 | 2degrees | 10 digits |
| 0226 | 2degrees | 10 digits |
| 0227 | 2degrees | 10 digits |
| 0228 | 2degrees | 10 digits |
| 0229 | 2degrees | 10 digits |
Source: NAD register. All 022 sub-blocks (0220-0229) are held by Two Degrees Mobile Limited. Warehouse Mobile, an MVNO, also uses 022 numbers via the 2degrees network.
About the 022 mobile prefix
022 is New Zealand's third major mobile prefix, allocated to Two Degrees Mobile Limited (2degrees) when the network launched in August 2009 — breaking up the long-standing Telecom NZ / Vodafone duopoly. Unlike 021 (One NZ) and 027 (Spark), 022 has only ever had one allocated carrier, making it the cleanest prefix-to-carrier mapping in the NZ mobile market.
All 022 numbers are 10 digits in length (022 XXX XXXX). The full sub-range from 0220 through 0229 is held by 2degrees, with no carrier exceptions inside the 022 prefix. This makes 022 a strong indicator of network origin — though portability still applies, so individual 022 numbers may have moved to Spark or One NZ.
Warehouse Mobile, the MVNO operated by The Warehouse Group, runs on the 2degrees network and issues numbers from the 022 range. SMS sent to a Warehouse Mobile 022 number is delivered via the same direct 2degrees SMPP route as any other 022 number — same price, same delivery characteristics.
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022 Number FAQ
What carrier is a 022 number?
The 022 prefix is allocated to 2degrees. The full range 0220-0229 has been on the 2degrees network since 2009. However, individual numbers can be ported — use the lookup form above to check the current carrier.
Are all 022 numbers on 2degrees?
Originally yes — every 022 sub-block was allocated to 2degrees by the NAD register. However, since New Zealand has full mobile portability, individual 022 numbers may have been ported to Spark, One NZ, or another carrier.
Are Warehouse Mobile numbers 022?
Yes. Warehouse Mobile is an MVNO that operates on the 2degrees network and issues numbers from the 022 range.
How long is a 022 number?
All 022 numbers are 10 digits — the format is 022 XXX XXXX. There are no legacy 8 or 9 digit 022 numbers, because the prefix was allocated after the NAD standardisation rules were introduced.
How do I send a text to a 022 number?
Sign up to WebSMS and send. We route via the direct 2degrees SMPP connection (or to Spark / One NZ if the number has been ported). More on SMS to 2degrees →