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Eight Kiwi businesses named finalists of inaugural Spark 5G Starter Fund

Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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Eight Kiwi businesses were selected by Spark as finalists for the fund and are now in the running for a share of $625,000 worth of prizes.
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AWS launches new edge location in New Zealand

Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new location in Auckland, providing customers with faster digital content and improved connectivity.
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Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice

Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.
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Spark removes data caps on wireless broadband

Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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Spark New Zealand offers uncapped wireless broadband for free, removing data caps on its Unplan Metro service.
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Spark and Vodafone get behind InternetNZ's digital inclusion action plan

Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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More than 50 organisations have now signed the plan, which was shared with Government and the public in May this year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spark boosts rural wireless broadband capacity to meet COVID-19 demand

Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Spark has boosted its rural wireless broadband capacity in a bid to meet demand following the COVID-19 lockdown.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spark NZ chooses Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to deliver scalable, secure services

Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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Spark New Zealand selects Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to enhance services for corporate, enterprise, and government customers.
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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.
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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.
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EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ

Thu, 7th May 2020
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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.
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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.