NZ SMS Shortcode

256

Provisioning for Sonic Services

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Provisioning for Sonic Services $0.20 NZD Free Other 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ Reserved for OneNZ $0.20 NZD Free Other 2024-09-30
reserved
2degrees 2degrees Provisioning for Sonic Services $0.09 NZD Free Other 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Provisioning for Sonic Services $0.20 NZD Free Other 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 256. 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

Phone
0800 776622 — listed by 2degrees
Website
www.sonicmobile.com — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 256

Who owns shortcode 256 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 256 is operated by Provisioning for Sonic Services. Some carriers list it under other names including Reserved for OneNZ.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 256?
Shortcode 256 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 256?
Sending a text to shortcode 256 is between NZ$0.09 and NZ$0.20 per message depending on your carrier. All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 256?
Reply STOP to 256. 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 contact number for shortcode 256?
The contact number for Provisioning for Sonic Services is 0800 776622 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 256?
The website for Provisioning for Sonic Services is www.sonicmobile.com (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 256?
Shortcode 256 is categorised as Other 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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