NZ SMS Shortcode

8440

Victoria University of Wellington SMS

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Victoria University of Wellington SMS Free Free Other 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ Victoria University of Wellington Free Free Other 2024-09-30
2degrees 2degrees Victoria University of Wellington SMS Free Free Other 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Victoria University of Wellington SMS Free Free Other 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 8440. 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
08000040404 — listed by One NZ
0800 004 0404 — listed by 2degrees
Website
https://www.wgtn.ac.nz — listed by One NZ
www.wgtn.ac.nz — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 8440

Who owns shortcode 8440 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 8440 is operated by Victoria University of Wellington SMS. Some carriers list it under other names including Victoria University of Wellington.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 8440?
Shortcode 8440 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 8440?
Sending a text to shortcode 8440 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 8440?
Reply STOP to 8440. 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 8440?
The contact number for Victoria University of Wellington SMS is 08000040404 (listed by One NZ); 0800 004 0404 (listed by 2degrees).
What is the website for shortcode 8440?
The website for Victoria University of Wellington SMS is https://www.wgtn.ac.nz (listed by One NZ); www.wgtn.ac.nz (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 8440?
Shortcode 8440 is categorised as Other in this directory, based on data published by NZ mobile carriers.

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