Spark stories - Page 7
Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.
5G arrives in Palmerston North - Spark
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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Spark launches 5G in Palmerston North, making it the first city in New Zealand with 5G on both mobile and wireless broadband. Four more locations to follow.
Telegistics preps for new growth phase led by new CEO
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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Spark-owned ICT and logistics business Telegistics has a new CEO at the helm – former HP executive Victoria Mahan.
Spark completes stage one of Optical Transport Network project
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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Spark completes first phase of Optical Transport Network for enhanced disaster response, faster 5G rollout, and increased data capacity with self-healing tech.
Spark announces next phase of landline voice calling upgrade, ends voice-over-copper services
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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Spark to upgrade landline voice calling in Devonport, Auckland and Miramar, Wellington. Customers can choose voice over wireless or voice over fibre.
Spark's Mobility as a Service puts the right devices, in the right hands, at the right time
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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Spark expands Mobility-as-a-Service offering to enterprise customers, providing flexible device management solutions for remote work.
Spark boosts rural wireless broadband capacity to meet COVID-19 demand
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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rural broadband initiative
Spark has boosted its rural wireless broadband capacity in a bid to meet demand following the COVID-19 lockdown.
Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees team up with police and NZTA to tackle texting while driving
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees join forces with police and NZTA to combat texting while driving in NZ through educational campaigns and research initiatives.
2degrees unveils new infrastructure sharing agreement, passes $1b milestone
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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2degrees unveils infrastructure sharing deal to end national roaming and complete its network while reaching NZ$1bn infrastructure investment.
How Spark's wireless broadband simplified a small Kiwi business's internet
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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Peter Thrower had never had much luck when it came to internet connection for his business. Then he called Spark.
Spark NZ chooses Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to deliver scalable, secure services
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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network infrastructure
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Spark New Zealand selects Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to enhance services for corporate, enterprise, and government customers.
Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks
Tue, 19th May 2020
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Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees are urging communities to help stop arson attacks on cell sites, warning of severe impacts on connectivity and safety in Auckland.
Skinny ups it game with new endless data plans
Sat, 9th May 2020
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Skinny has launched new Endless Data plans, offering endless data starting at NZD $36 per month, aiming to make running out of data a thing of the past.
EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ
Thu, 7th May 2020
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5g & beyond
Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it’s going.
NZ telcos to provide essential repair services using 'no contact' model
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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New Zealand telcos to offer essential modem and phone repairs via 'no-contact' collection as lockdown starts, ensuring connectivity during alert level four.
Check your home network: Demand will congest internet during COVID-19 lockdown
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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Kiwis are urged to prepare home networks for potential congestion as data demand is set to surge during New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown.
ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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As New Zealand braces for a Level 4 lockdown, ISPs vow to bolster infrastructure and maintain services, handling a 65% uptick in daytime data usage.
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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chorus
ComCom has issued draft guidance to clarify enforcement of unbundled fibre access by Chorus and other LFCs, aiming to boost competition and innovation.
Spark rallies Kiwi innovators to share their 5G ideas
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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Spark is calling on New Zealand’s most innovative businesses to pitch their best ideas about how 5G could benefit the country.
Spark picks Samsung as partner to roll out 5G in NZ
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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Spark and Samsung have been working on network innovation since last year, starting with 5G trials throughout the country.