Mobile plan stories - Page 2
Fixed broadband prices most expensive in New Zealand, as fibre overtakes copper
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
#
broadband
#
telco
#
fibre
Fibre has surpassed copper as Kiwi households' primary internet access, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
Vodafone launches new endless data plans for consumers and business customers
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
#
5g
#
wireless networks
#
vodafone
Vodafone New Zealand unveils new mobile phone plans with endless data, addressing customers' increasing demand for data.
Spark business customers to benefit from Xero partnership
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
#
accounting systems
#
partner programmes
#
digital banking
Spark partners with Xero to offer three months free subscription to eligible business customers in New Zealand.
Aussie landlines becoming extinct earlier than expected
Fri, 18th Oct 2019
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
#
telco
Landline phone usage in Australia is declining rapidly, with just 56% of Australians owning one, according to Finder.
Testing begins at Vodafone's first 5G site in Christchurch
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
#
broadband
#
rural broadband initiative
#
4g technology
The new 4G cell site will increase the area’s access to communication services, with boosted mobile phone reception and data speeds faster than 3G.
Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
#
air new zealand
#
rugby world cup
#
spark
Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.
Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone
Thu, 27th Jun 2019
#
email security
#
cybersecurity
#
spark
Nuisance-call blocking landline gives peace of mind around scam calls and new postpaid mobile plans designed specifically for over-65s.
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Mon, 20th May 2019
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
#
2degrees
Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.
Forgotten your phone? Nearly half of Kiwis would feel ‘naked’
Wed, 8th May 2019
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
#
mobile data
A majority of Kiwis are finding mobile phones increasingly indispensable to everyday life, a new survey finds with some very interesting results.
Commerce Commission report shows fibre is hot on the heels of copper
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
#
network management
#
network infrastructure
#
sdn
The report shows that as of 30 September 2018 there were 668,850 households and businesses connected to fibre, an increase of 45% from 2017.
OPPO R17 Pro a smartphone for photography lovers
Fri, 9th Nov 2018
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
#
oppo
OPPO R17 Pro set to redefine NZ's smartphone photography next week with Ultra Night Mode.
Smartphones, the necessity that costs Aussies $9 billion per year
Mon, 21st May 2018
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
#
mobile plan
While Aussies are spending less on their monthly mobile plans, it appears they’re still coughing up big bucks for the pleasure of staying connected.
OVO Mobile inks distribution deal with Australia Post
Tue, 21st Nov 2017
#
mobile plan
#
ovo mobile
#
australia post
OVO Mobile broadens reach with a key deal making its SIMs available at 1,400 Aussie outlets.
Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
#
broadband
#
nz
#
vodafone
Vodafone UK unveils diverse broadband plans to suit every Kiwi home.
Vodafone unveils new mobile plans – data bundles with no strings attached
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
#
prepay
#
vodafone
#
mobile plan
Customers can create mobile hotspots and tether to other devices, regardless of whether they are at home or on the move.
Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
#
telco
#
mobile data
#
spark
Spark unveils new rollover plans, allowing customers to save up to 3.5GB data and 500 minutes for a full year but prompts a switch to new plans.
Vodafone Lights a fire under NZ’s prepay market with My Flex Prepaid
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
#
prepay
Vodafone NZ launches My Flex Prepaid plans, allowing customers to customize voice, data, and text allocations.
Spark ups its data game on pay monthly plans
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
#
digital music
#
telco
#
lightbox
Spark is increasing the amount of data for its pay monthly customers by up to 60%, responding to changing mobile usage in New Zealand.
The state of it: ComCom report takes close look at NZ telco sector
Thu, 26th May 2016
#
commerce commission
#
telco
#
mobile plan
New Zealand's telecoms sector changing rapidly, with data consumption accelerating and mobile calling set to overtake fixed lines.
Spark and Spotify renew streaming vows
Mon, 21st Mar 2016
#
digital music
#
spotify
#
telco
Spotify has extended its exclusive partnership with Spark, in a deal that will see Spark offer Spotify services for a further two years.
Skinny Mobile beating the big boys
Thu, 17th Mar 2016
#
skinny mobile
#
canstar blue
#
telco
Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award 2016.
Who are NZ's best mobile service provider and ISP?
Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
#
skinny mobile
#
inspire net
#
consumer nz
Skinny Mobile wins Best Mobile Service Provider at Consumer NZ People's Choice Awards; Inspire Net also wins in ISP category.
So The Warehouse is doing mobile plans now?
Mon, 23rd Nov 2015
#
telco
#
the warehouse
#
mobile plan
The Warehouse has officially launched its new mobile brand in stores around the country, with low prices highlighted as a key differentiating factor.
Slingshot questions industry pricing with mobile + broadband bundles
Thu, 17th Sep 2015
#
telco
#
slingshot
#
vodafone
Slingshot accuses big telco firms in New Zealand of failing to offer better pricing, as it announces aggressive mobile and broadband bundles.