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Spark turns on Hamilton's first 5G network

Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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Spark launches first 5G network in parts of Hamilton, with coverage across Hamilton Central, Claudelands, Chartwell, and Fairfield. More coverage to come.
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Core telecommunications services to keep being regulated to protect consumers

Thu, 13th May 2021
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The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.
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Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers

Wed, 12th May 2021
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UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.
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Spark selects new platform for workers

Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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Spark NZ has chosen Calabrio to provide a cloud-based workforce management solution as part of its Unified Front Line initiative.
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Spark, CCL awarded APAC growth partner of the year awards for Fortinet

Fri, 16th Apr 2021
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Fortinet has named CCL and Spark as Growth Partner of the Year in its Partner of the Year Awards for the Asia-Pacific region.
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NZ rural-urban mobile divide is narrowing - report

Wed, 14th Apr 2021
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However there were notable disparities in users' experience between urban and rural areas on three major operators: Spark, 2degrees and Vodafone.
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Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills

Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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Commerce Commission completes mobile bill review, with refined analysis saving one in seven consumers an average of £18.28 per month.
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Spark opens doors to 5G & IoT innovation studio in Auckland

Mon, 29th Mar 2021
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Spark's Innovation Studio supports technologies across networks including 4G, 5G, Cat M1, LoRaWAN, and NB IoT.
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Samsung launches first 5G Network in New Zealand

Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Samsung Electronics New Zealand and Spark New Zealand have launched their first 5G network in Christchurch, offering ultra-fast connectivity to Kiwis.
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Spark appoints Oracle veteran Heather Graham as CEO of its cloud business

Thu, 4th Feb 2021
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Graham will begin her role at the end of March, after a stint in managed isolation following a relocation from Austin, Texas.
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Spark switches on 5G in New Plymouth & Te Awamutu

Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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Te Awamutu is of particular significance because it is home to Spark's third-busiest mobile cell site for mobile data usage in the country.
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HP's 2020 partner award winners are...

Mon, 7th Dec 2020
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HP New Zealand announces partner award winners for 2020, including The Laptop Company, Ingram Micro, Cyclone, OEM Print Solutions, and PB Technologies.
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Microsoft NZ Partner Awards winners announced

Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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Each of the 10 winners demonstrated 'outstanding ways they are continuing to empower customers through clever use of Microsoft technology'.
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Spark's CCL signs multimillion-dollar object storage deal with Cloudian

Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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Cloudian signs multimillion-dollar deal with CCL to provide object storage technology to New Zealand's government sector.
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Spark 5G helps to bring art to live in Dunedin

Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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Dunedin Central brings street art to life with an augmented reality exhibition to celebrate the launch of 5G in central Dunedin.
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Can the Internet of Things (IoT) make your business smarter?

Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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Spark believes that IoT is all about empowering businesses to use data for better decision-making, and better efficiency.
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Google and Spark announce virtual skills training programme for SMEs

Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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Google and Spark launch a virtual programme in New Zealand to boost the digital skills of small and medium enterprises.
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Spark awards funding to Kiwi businesses demonstrating benefits of 5G

Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Four New Zealand businesses have won Spark's 5G Starter Fund, securing a share of $625,000 to develop 5G-powered ideas.
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Spark turns on 5G in Auckland

Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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Spark partners with Auckland Transport to showcase IoT technology in downtown Auckland, demonstrating the potential of 5G for the city's CBD.
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Spark and NNNCo agree to trans-Tasman IoT network sharing

Mon, 12th Oct 2020
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The agreement will allow businesses to implement smart tech solutions on the other side of the Tasman without needing to set up in-country operations.