NZ SMS Shortcode

550

3G shutdown IMEI checker

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark 3G shutdown IMEI checker Free Free Other 2026-04-20
2degrees 2degrees 3G shutdown IMEI checker Free Free Other 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny 3G shutdown IMEI checker Free Free Other 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 550. 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 022 022 — listed by 2degrees
Website
www.2degrees.nz — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 550

Who owns shortcode 550 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 550 is operated by 3G shutdown IMEI checker.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 550?
Shortcode 550 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 550?
Sending a text to shortcode 550 is free to send to (you only pay your plan's normal SMS rate). All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 550?
Reply STOP to 550. 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 550?
The contact number for 3G shutdown IMEI checker is 0800 022 022 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 550?
The website for 3G shutdown IMEI checker is www.2degrees.nz (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 550?
Shortcode 550 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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