NZ SMS Shortcode

8228

Illion DTS (formerly TalkingTech)

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Illion DTS (formerly TalkingTech) $0.20 NZD Free Other 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ Illion DTS (formerly TalkingTech) $0.20 NZD Free Other 2024-09-30
2degrees 2degrees Coke – Bring on the Ball $0.09 NZD Free Other 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Illion DTS (formerly TalkingTech) $0.20 NZD Free Other 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 8228. 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 999 767 — listed by 2degrees
Website
www.coke.co.nz — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 8228

Who owns shortcode 8228 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 8228 is operated by Illion DTS (formerly TalkingTech). Some carriers list it under other names including Coke – Bring on the Ball.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 8228?
Shortcode 8228 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 8228?
Sending a text to shortcode 8228 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 8228?
Reply STOP to 8228. 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 8228?
The contact number for Illion DTS (formerly TalkingTech) is 0800 999 767 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 8228?
The website for Illion DTS (formerly TalkingTech) is www.coke.co.nz (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 8228?
Shortcode 8228 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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