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Spark's new IoT network offers 'huge potential' for Kiwi businesses

Mon, 24th Sep 2018
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Spark's second Internet of Things (IoT) network has now officially launched in New Zealand's main centres, with a wider rollout coming in the coming months.
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ComCom says national roaming stays, including 5G

Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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Despite Vodafone and Spark's protests, the Commerce Commission decided there will be no changes to national roaming in order to promote competition.
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Spark, TUANZ positive about ComCom mobile market study

Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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The Commerce Commission has announced a study into the national mobile market. Spark and TUANZ have both released statements welcoming the study.
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Polycom recognises success at first ever ANZ Partner Awards

Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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Polycom honoured top partners, including Telstra and Insync Technology, at its inaugural ANZ Partner Awards on Australia's Gold Coast.
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Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures

Mon, 27th Aug 2018
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This year Kiwis have lost a staggering $18.6 million to scams, compared to $10.1 million for over the entirety of last year.
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Funding boost helps local tech clubs give young Kiwis a better digital future

Fri, 24th Aug 2018
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Code Club Aotearoa, Digital Natives Academy and 21C Skills Lab will be able to help young Kiwis explore their digital futures.
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The impact of business transformation on Spark NZ's financial year

Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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Spark New Zealand thrives amidst major Agile shift, posting a $35m revenue increase and robust operational gains.
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Spark details 5G rollout plans

Thu, 9th Aug 2018
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By 2020, Spark expects its wireless-network specific capex to be between 25%-35% of Spark's overall capital expenditure envelope.
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Netsafe & Spark ramp up scam education efforts across NZ

Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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Spark and Netsafe have teamed up to combat rising scam threats in NZ, distributing brochures in stores and offering scam education to customers.
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Spark to launch new online service to connect Kiwis with SMEs

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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Spark, the New Zealand telecommunications company, has launched WeDo, an online service connecting consumers with local businesses.
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Vodafone NZ partners with IBM for when everything goes digital

Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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Coming on the heels of a similar announcement from its biggest rival, Vodafone NZ hopes to achieve its Digital Vodafone 2021 program with IBM.
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How robots gave one call centre worker an entirely new career

Tue, 17th Jul 2018
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Ex-call centre agent Mark Annas says automation doesn't have to present a career crisis for those willing to grab the bull (or robot) by the horns.
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Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers

Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
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Spark NZ announces two new additions to leadership team

Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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Each leadership team member will supposedly bring specific knowledge, insights and perspectives to the top table.
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Telegistics' evolution continues with new modern HQ

Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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The new facility in Mount Wellington, Auckland boasts state-of-the-art features and room for the company's continuing growth.
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Kiwis dump VDSL in favour of new broadband prospects

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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broadband
More than 50% of Spark's broadband customers have switched from copper to modern broadband technologies, with 34% on fibre and 16% on wireless.
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Govt escalates rural broadband completion a year ahead of schedule

Thu, 31st May 2018
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New Zealand's rural broadband programmes have been accelerated by a year, with completion now expected by the end of 2021.
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Spark launches credit refund scheme for 135,000 former customers

Wed, 30th May 2018
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At least 135,000 former Spark customers may be in line for a credit refund - and people should check their mailboxes or their inboxes.
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Spark and Revera join GovTech solutions initiative

Tue, 29th May 2018
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Spark and Revera back Creative HQ's Lightning Lab GovTech, boosting Wellington's bid as a global government tech hub in a USD $450 billion sector.
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Cisco and Spark collaborate to develop a 5G innovation hub

Tue, 29th May 2018
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Spark announced that Cisco is the first of several collaborators it will be working with to prepare and test the parameters for a 5G network.