Area Code 29 – Mobile Network
The phone area code for Mobile Network is 29 (international format +6429). Browse local exchange codes (NXX) and carrier assignments below.
📞 Exchange Codes (NXX) for Area Code 29
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Overview of New Zealand Mobile Prefix 29
The +64 29 prefix is a non-geographic mobile network code allocated within New Zealand's national numbering plan, administered by the Commerce Commission under the Telecommunications (Numbering) Act. Unlike geographic area codes (e.g., 09 for Auckland, 04 for Wellington), the 29 prefix is not tied to a specific region. It is used exclusively for mobile services, enabling subscribers to retain their numbers when moving across the country. The prefix is part of the country's integrated numbering plan, where mobile numbers are 8 to 10 digits long when dialed nationally (excluding the leading 0) and 8 to 10 digits after the country code when dialed internationally.
Technical Format and Dialing
In international format, a New Zealand mobile number with the 29 prefix is written as +64 29 XXX XXXX (or +64 29 XXXX XXXX, depending on the number length). The total number of digits after the country code is typically 8 or 9, but some numbers may have 10 digits. When dialing from within New Zealand, you must include the trunk prefix '0' before the 29, resulting in 029 XXX XXXX. For example, a typical number might be +64 29 123 4567 (international) or 029 123 4567 (national). Callers from abroad should omit the leading '0' and dial the country code +64 followed by the 29 prefix and the subscriber number.
Carrier and Porting Information
The 29 prefix is shared among multiple Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) in New Zealand, including Spark, Vodafone (now One NZ), 2degrees, and various MVNOs like Skinny and Kogan Mobile. This means that the prefix alone does not identify the carrier. Number portability is fully implemented, allowing users to switch providers while retaining their 29 numbers. For SMS and voice routing, the prefix is used to route calls to the correct mobile network via the national signaling network. International SMS delivery to +64 29 numbers follows standard E.164 routing.
Usage and Considerations
The 29 prefix is widely used for personal mobile lines, business mobile services, and IoT (Internet of Things) devices. Because it is non-geographic, it is ideal for businesses with a national presence, as customers can reach them without incurring long-distance charges (though standard mobile rates apply). When calling a 29 number from a landline or another mobile, standard mobile termination rates apply. For international callers, charges depend on their home carrier's international rates. It is important to note that while most 29 numbers are mobile, some may be used for fixed wireless access or data-only services, but they are still treated as mobile numbers for dialing purposes.