Spark stories - Page 26
Voice comes to fibre for Spark landlines
Wed, 6th May 2015
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Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.
Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.
NZ telcos rally to help Nepal following earthquake
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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Following the devastating earthquake, Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees have today announced they will credit the costs of calls and texts to Nepal.
Spark's market cap slips, as investors weigh increased competition
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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Spark has slipped from being NZ's largest listed company, as investors mull its transformation away from telecoms & the risk of increased competition.
'Bullying' and 'threatening': Global Mode debacle fires up again
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the 'big media gang', alleging bullying behaviour.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, paced by Summerset; Spark, Fonterra decline
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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New Zealand shares rose, paced by Summerset Group Holdings and Ryman Healthcare as investors bought into retirement village operators.
CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.
Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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It's the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they're demanding.
Spark giddy as HTC One M9 hits the shops
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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Spark electrifies the market with the rollout of the HTC One M9, offering sleek design and cutting-edge tech on its premium plans.
Aussies to buy Spark's international voice business
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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My Net Fone, an ASX-listed provider of hosted voice and data communications services, will buy Spark NZ's international voice business for $22.4M.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow ASX lower, paced by Spark, Xero
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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New Zealand shares fell paced by Xero, Spark New Zealand and other dual listed stocks as investors across the Tasman sold off stocks after a major cap.
Skinny, 2degrees tops - and so is data
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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Skinny Mobile tops for prepay, while 2degrees wins for those on plans - but what exactly are we using mobile phones for these days?.
Spark gets its hands on the new Samsung smartphones
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will launch in New Zealand on April 11, and Spark is officially offering customers an exclusive preview.
Lightbox drops price on Netflix launch, 2degrees may need online TV too
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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Spark's online television service Lightbox has responded to tomorrow's arrival of newcomer Netflix by dropping its monthly pricing.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed; Spark gains, Kathmandu falls before earnings
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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NZ shares end mixed as Spark soars, Kathmandu slumps pre-earnings, amidst varied investor sentiment and currency impact.
2degrees: No, not sold, buying!
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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After plenty of speculation that 2degrees was about to be sold, it turns out they're the ones doing the buying.
Rising stars shine in Microsoft NZ Partner Awards
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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microsoft
Newcomers mounted a challenge to the familiar faces at last night's Microsoft New Zealand 2015 Partner Awards, and the winners were...
Change at top as Chorus chair steps down
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Sue Sheldon resigns as Chorus chair, marking an end to her pivotal leadership during the firm's major telecom industry challenges.
Sue Sheldon steps down as Chorus chair, Hartley to be acting chair
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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Sue Sheldon is standing down as chair of Chorus at the end of the month and the role will be filled by Jon Hartley on an interim basis.
Spark cries foul over Netflix GST dodge
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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Spark New Zealand criticizes Netflix for not charging GST on its New Zealand service, giving them a cost advantage over competitors.