NZ SMS Shortcode
8162
PowerCo
| Carrier | Service / Brand | Cost to send | Cost to receive | Category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spark
|
PowerCo | Free | Free | Utilities & Energy | 2026-04-20 |
One NZ
|
PowerCo | Free | Free | Utilities & Energy | 2024-09-30 |
2degrees
|
PowerCo | Free | Free | Utilities & Energy | 2026-04-22 |
Skinny
|
PowerCo | Free | Free | Utilities & Energy | 2026-04-20 |
How to stop messages from this shortcode
Reply STOP to the number 8162. 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
- 0800272727 — listed by One NZ
- 0800 27 27 27 — listed by 2degrees
- Website
- https://www.powerco.co.nz — listed by One NZ
- www.powerco.co.nz — listed by 2degrees
Frequently asked questions about shortcode 8162
Who owns shortcode 8162 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 8162 is operated by PowerCo.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 8162?
Shortcode 8162 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 8162?
Sending a text to shortcode 8162 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 8162?
Reply STOP to 8162. 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 8162?
The contact number for PowerCo is 0800272727 (listed by One NZ); 0800 27 27 27 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 8162?
The website for PowerCo is https://www.powerco.co.nz (listed by One NZ); www.powerco.co.nz (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 8162?
Shortcode 8162 is categorised as Utilities & Energy in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.
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Where does this data come from?
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.