NZ SMS Shortcode

242

2degrees Share Data

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
2degrees 2degrees 2degrees Share Data Free Free Utilities & Energy 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Jungle Drum TxtOut $0.20 NZD — Utilities & Energy n/a

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 242. Under the NZ TCF Mobile Messaging Services Code, commercial and premium senders are required to honour STOP requests within two business days.

Note: transactional notifications (delivery updates, appointment reminders, OTP codes) are generally exempt from STOP obligations — you need to unsubscribe via the service itself.

Contact details published by carriers

Website
www.2degreesmobile.co.nz — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 242

Who owns shortcode 242 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 242 is operated by 2degrees Share Data. Some carriers list it under other names including Jungle Drum TxtOut.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 242?
Shortcode 242 is listed in the public premium-text directories of 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 242?
Sending a text to shortcode 242 is between NZ$0.00 and NZ$0.20 per message depending on your carrier. All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 242?
Reply STOP to 242. Under the NZ TCF Mobile Messaging Services Code, commercial senders must honour STOP requests within two business days. Transactional messages like OTPs and appointment reminders are exempt — unsubscribe via the service itself.
What is the website for shortcode 242?
The website for 2degrees Share Data is www.2degreesmobile.co.nz (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 242?
Shortcode 242 is categorised as Utilities & Energy in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

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Each NZ mobile carrier publishes a list of the shortcodes active on their network. This directory downloads those PDFs daily and consolidates the latest versions. The “Source” column above shows the publication date of the document we saw this code in.

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