Wireless Application Service Providers' Association

Number Lookup Tool

Lets help you find the allocated owner of a short code, long code, OR USSD string.

Short Code Example:
Any 5 digit number without spaces or symbols (31234)

Long Code Example:
Any 11 to 16 digit number from which a SMS was received. Start your search by entering 27 (do not add a +) and then immediately type in the rest of the number (without any spaces or special characters).

USSD String Example:
Any USSD format without spaces (*120*31234#)

Simply enter the code or string below and click the SEARCH button.

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        $unlocked = implode($unlockedFields, '|');
$url = '/'
$fields = [
	(int) 0 => 'sms_code'
]
$unlockedFields = []
$locked = []
$value = 'sms_code'
$key = (int) 0
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Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::_buildFieldToken() - CORE/src/View/Helper/SecureFieldTokenTrait.php, line 53
Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::secure() - CORE/src/View/Helper/FormHelper.php, line 662
Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::end() - CORE/src/View/Helper/FormHelper.php, line 616
include - ROOT/plugins/SMSCode/src/Template/ShortCodes/view.ctp, line 55
Cake\View\View::_evaluate() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1240
Cake\View\View::_render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1201
Cake\View\View::render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 803
Cake\Controller\Controller::render() - CORE/src/Controller/Controller.php, line 790
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 126
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 94
Cake\Http\BaseApplication::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/BaseApplication.php, line 235
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\RoutingMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/RoutingMiddleware.php, line 156
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\AssetMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/AssetMiddleware.php, line 88
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65

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        $unlocked = implode($unlockedFields, '|');
        $hashParts = [
$url = '/'
$fields = [
	(int) 0 => 'sms_code'
]
$unlockedFields = []
$locked = ''
$value = 'sms_code'
$key = (int) 0
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Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::_buildFieldToken() - CORE/src/View/Helper/SecureFieldTokenTrait.php, line 54
Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::secure() - CORE/src/View/Helper/FormHelper.php, line 662
Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::end() - CORE/src/View/Helper/FormHelper.php, line 616
include - ROOT/plugins/SMSCode/src/Template/ShortCodes/view.ctp, line 55
Cake\View\View::_evaluate() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1240
Cake\View\View::_render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1201
Cake\View\View::render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 803
Cake\Controller\Controller::render() - CORE/src/Controller/Controller.php, line 790
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 126
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 94
Cake\Http\BaseApplication::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/BaseApplication.php, line 235
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\RoutingMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/RoutingMiddleware.php, line 156
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\AssetMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/AssetMiddleware.php, line 88
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65

Search Results

SORRY, COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING :-(

Codes Query Form

Please use this form to query a SMS code or USSD string

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$viewFile = '/var/www/smscode/plugins/SMSCode/src/Template/ShortCodes/view.ctp'
$dataForView = [
	'var' => [],
	'_serialize' => [
		(int) 0 => 'shortCodes'
	],
	'shortCode' => object(SMSCode\Model\Entity\ShortCode) {

		'[new]' => true,
		'[accessible]' => [
			[maximum depth reached]
		],
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	}
]
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	(int) 0 => 'shortCodes'
]
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}
$arrQuery = [
	(int) 1 => 'Member of the Public',
	(int) 2 => 'WASPA Member',
	(int) 3 => 'Mobile Network Operator Representative'
]
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Cake\View\View::_evaluate() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1240
Cake\View\View::_render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1201
Cake\View\View::render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 803
Cake\Controller\Controller::render() - CORE/src/Controller/Controller.php, line 790
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 126
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 94
Cake\Http\BaseApplication::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/BaseApplication.php, line 235
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\RoutingMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/RoutingMiddleware.php, line 156
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\AssetMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/AssetMiddleware.php, line 88
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Error\Middleware\ErrorHandlerMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Error/Middleware/ErrorHandlerMiddleware.php, line 98
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Http\Runner::run() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 51
Cake\Http\Server::run() - CORE/src/Http/Server.php, line 98

Originator

Full Name

Phone

Message

Confirmation

I hereby declare that the information provided above is to my knowledge true and correct, and that I am submitting this query in good faith. I give WASPA permission to use the details provided to try to resolve this matter.

Required Consent

I give permission to WASPA to share the personal information provided here with a mobile network operator or other regulatory body if this matter does not fall within WASPA's jurisdiction.

Note: This is an optional selection. If you do not tick this box, WASPA will not share your personal information with any third party. However, if the matter falls outside of WASPA's jurisdiction this means that it will be closed without further action.

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	(int) 1 => 'consent',
	(int) 2 => 'email',
	(int) 3 => 'firstname',
	(int) 4 => 'message',
	(int) 5 => 'phone',
	(int) 6 => 'querytype'
]
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Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::_buildFieldToken() - CORE/src/View/Helper/SecureFieldTokenTrait.php, line 53
Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::secure() - CORE/src/View/Helper/FormHelper.php, line 662
Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::end() - CORE/src/View/Helper/FormHelper.php, line 616
include - ROOT/plugins/SMSCode/src/Template/ShortCodes/view.ctp, line 256
Cake\View\View::_evaluate() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1240
Cake\View\View::_render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1201
Cake\View\View::render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 803
Cake\Controller\Controller::render() - CORE/src/Controller/Controller.php, line 790
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 126
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 94
Cake\Http\BaseApplication::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/BaseApplication.php, line 235
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\RoutingMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/RoutingMiddleware.php, line 156
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\AssetMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/AssetMiddleware.php, line 88
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65

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	(int) 1 => 'consent',
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	(int) 3 => 'firstname',
	(int) 4 => 'message',
	(int) 5 => 'phone',
	(int) 6 => 'querytype'
]
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Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::secure() - CORE/src/View/Helper/FormHelper.php, line 662
Cake\View\Helper\FormHelper::end() - CORE/src/View/Helper/FormHelper.php, line 616
include - ROOT/plugins/SMSCode/src/Template/ShortCodes/view.ctp, line 256
Cake\View\View::_evaluate() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1240
Cake\View\View::_render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 1201
Cake\View\View::render() - CORE/src/View/View.php, line 803
Cake\Controller\Controller::render() - CORE/src/Controller/Controller.php, line 790
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 126
Cake\Http\ActionDispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/src/Http/ActionDispatcher.php, line 94
Cake\Http\BaseApplication::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/BaseApplication.php, line 235
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\RoutingMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/RoutingMiddleware.php, line 156
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65
Cake\Routing\Middleware\AssetMiddleware::__invoke() - CORE/src/Routing/Middleware/AssetMiddleware.php, line 88
Cake\Http\Runner::__invoke() - CORE/src/Http/Runner.php, line 65

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I use this website?

If you are receiving unsolicited messages or entering a competition via a short code/USSD string and want to know who is sending those messages, enter the code/USSD string and if WASPA has the code/USSD string on record, the contact details of the WASPA member will be displayed.

What is a short code, long code or USSD string?

Short Code: - A unique 5 digit number used for SMS campaigns and for WASP services. Example : “SMS Quote to 31234”.
Long Code: - A 11 to 16 digit number used for SMS communication and marketing of WASP services. Example “Company A runs specials on Product A, Ts&Cs apply. SMS STOP to opt-out”.
USSD String: - An interaction method between athe user and athe company offering athe WASP service. Example “*120*31234#”.

How do I check a code or USSD string?

Short Code: - Enter any 5 digit number without spaces or symbols. If we have the code on record, the contact details of the WASPA member linked to the code will be displayed.
Long Code: - Enter any 11 to 16 digit number from which a SMS was received. Start your search bye entering 27 (do not add a +) and then immediately type in the rest of the number (without any spaces or special characters). If we have the code on record, the contact details of the WASPA member linked to the code will be displayed.
USSD String: - enter any USSD format without spaces. If we have the USSD string on record, the contact details of the WASPA member linked to the code will be displayed.

How do I unsubscribe or block any WASP services?

Cell C Users: - Use the USSD string *133*1#
MTN Users: - Use the USSD string *155# or *141*5#
Telkom Users: - Use the USSD string 180 or *179*7867
Vodacom Users: - Use the USSD string *135# / *135*997# / *117#

How do I stop unsolicited spam calls or direct marketing messages?

Add your number to the WASPA Do Not Contact List., which can be found on https://dnc.org.za

Where do I complain about unsolicited spam calls or messages?

: - Identify the company linked to the number that is sending those messages/calls using this website, then go to this web pagesite https://waspa.org.za/report-spam toand report them. Please note that WASPA only has jurisdiction over WASPA members, so may not be able to assist you in dealing with unsolicited messages from non-members.
: - Unsolicited direct marketing may also be a breach of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). You might consider completing Form 5 in order to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator, following the instructions on this page.

How do I get a refund of the airtime that was deducted without my permission?

Identify the company linked to the unwanted billing, then go to this web pagesite https://waspa.org.za/report-unwanted-billing toand report them. Please note that WASPA only has jurisdiction over WASPA members, so may not be able to assist you in dealing with unwanted billing from non-members.

Where do I complaint about misleading adverts or competitions? (e.g “You have won a phone” or “You have won data”)

Identify the company linked to the misleading ads or competitions using this website, then go to this web pagesite https://waspa.org.za/lodge-a-complaint toand report them. Please note that WASPA only has jurisdiction over WASPA members, so may not be able to assist you in dealing with misleading advertising or competitions operated by non-members.