NZ SMS Shortcode

9966

Datacom Message gateway operations

Carrier Service / Brand Cost to send Cost to receive Category Source
Spark Spark Datacom Message gateway operations $0.20 NZD Free Other 2026-04-20
One NZ One NZ TBC Datacom System Limited $0.20 NZD Free Other 2024-09-30
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2degrees 2degrees Datacom Message gateway operations Free Free Other 2026-04-22
Skinny Skinny Datacom Message gateway operations $0.20 NZD Free Other 2026-04-20

How to stop messages from this shortcode

Reply STOP to the number 9966. 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 DATACOM — listed by 2degrees

Frequently asked questions about shortcode 9966

Who owns shortcode 9966 in New Zealand?
Shortcode 9966 is operated by Datacom Message gateway operations. Some carriers list it under other names including TBC Datacom System Limited.
Which NZ mobile carriers list shortcode 9966?
Shortcode 9966 is listed in the public premium-text directories of Spark, One NZ, 2degrees, Skinny.
How much does it cost to send an SMS to 9966?
Sending a text to shortcode 9966 is between NZ$0.00 and NZ$0.20 per message depending on your carrier. All prices include GST where applicable.
How do I stop receiving messages from shortcode 9966?
Reply STOP to 9966. 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 9966?
The contact number for Datacom Message gateway operations is 0800 DATACOM (listed by 2degrees).
What type of service is shortcode 9966?
Shortcode 9966 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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