Spark stories
Spark has officially launched its Rural Wireless Broadband service, which aims to provide regional New Zealanders with greater rural connectivity.
Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) partners with Allied Telesis to upgrade network infrastructure. AMF technology delivers significant network gains.
New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.
As 50,000 Kiwis demand lower internet costs, the Commerce Commission's new draft on wholesale line charges will reveal whether consumer pleas are heard.
Spark has launched its smart home security system, Morepork, which allows users to monitor and control their home from their smartphone.
As New Zealand embraces digital evolution, Spark plans to switch off its legacy paging network by March 2017, marking an end to an era.
Spark NZ allies with Bluesky, launching a unique Pacific-focused MVNO venture across New Zealand with innovative service options.
The new Huawei P8 is now available at Spark New Zealand stores, with the first 1,000 customers getting a $200 discount.
Spark New Zealand is trialling a shower dock that allows people to take their smartphones with them in the shower.
Ex-Nike senior exec Clive Ormerod joins Spark as the marketing GM, poised to elevate brand and customer experience.
SIP trunks have been around for a number of years but you could say that New Zealand has been slow to get going with SIP.
The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.
As of today Jason Paris is the acting CEO of Spark Home, Mobile and Business (HMB). Former CEO Chris Quin's last day was June 30.
Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.
Spark New Zealand has released new high-speed Carrier Ethernet services, all of which have received MEF CE 2.0 Certification.
Mobile data usage at Fieldays surged to over 400GB in the first two days, doubling last year's figures, according to Spark.
Spark has successfully tested high-definition voice and video calling over a 4G mobile network, and says this marks the start of a digital network.
Retail internet prices in New Zealand are being pushed up by high wholesale charges, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
Spark New Zealand has announced it will begin offering smart home security services later this year, and this week has launched 'Morepork'.
The buyback aims to return Spark's gearing to a more appropriate level after the sale of Telecom Rentals and its share of Telecom Cook Islands.
