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Spark stories - Page 12

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Spark buys Auckland telco company in small but tactical move
Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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Ed Hyde, CEO Spark ventures & wholesale, says the acquisition, while relatively small for Spark, is a smart, tactical investment.
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4.5G has just arrived in Invercargill
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Invercargill blazes ahead with ultra-fast 4.5G mobile internet launch.
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It’s officially time for Kiwis to say goodbye to landlines
Mon, 6th Nov 2017
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End of an era as New Zealand gears up for landline phase-out with Vodafone leading VoIP transition.
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Spark extends mobile coverage for the summer months
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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As soon as summer comes around, Kiwis all over NZ pack up their bags and get the heck away from cities, which is why Spark has made its move.
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Nostalgia or nonsense? Nokia’s revamped brick launches in NZ next week
Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
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The Nokia 3310 3G retains some of the features of the past but has obviously had some Botox, a tummy tuck and new organ replacements.
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Spark gains three new TaaS certifications
Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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The certification by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) comes after Spark signed up its 100th TaaS customer earlier this year.
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4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Today’s draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.
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Spark and Vodafone work together to build new cell tower
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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New Kirwee cell tower by Spark, Vodafone boosts connectivity in growing Canterbury town.
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Kiwi company shortlisted for global broadband pioneer award
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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virtualisation
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New Zealand's Spark is among the finalists for the World Communication Awards in the Broadband Pioneer category.
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The IoT could provide unlimited opportunities for Kiwis
Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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smart home
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The NZ IoT Alliance suggests this technology could bring up to $2.2 billion to the New Zealand economy over the next 10 years...
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Spark named exclusive carrier of Nokia in New Zealand
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Spark clinches deal as sole NZ carrier for Nokia's smartphone comeback, debuting with the flagship Nokia 8.
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Spark listens to customers and upgrades unlimited data deal
Sat, 30th Sep 2017
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It's certainly good news for any New Zealander who’s life revolves around infinite data – and any parasites who rely on data hotspotting!.
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Vodafone and Spark announce availability dates for latest iPhones
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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The iPhone X will be available for pre-order from both providers on October 27, and available from November 3.
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8 businesses that launched te reo Maori initiatives for Maori Language Week
Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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Businesses in New Zealand are launching initiatives to celebrate Maori Language Week and promote the use of the Maori language.
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Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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telecommunications
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cios
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mobile data
Spark unveils new rollover plans, allowing customers to save up to 3.5GB data and 500 minutes for a full year but prompts a switch to new plans.
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Photo gallery: Lenovo honours local partners at gala awards
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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dicker data
Dicker Data, Ingram Micro, Datacom, Data#3 and New Era IT were among the winners at this year’s Lenovo Business Partner Gala Awards, held on Saturday.
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Using robotics, IoT & data analytics to clean up NZ’s waterways
Thu, 24th Aug 2017
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IoT, data analytics and automation are being used to clean up waterways in New Zealand and globally, says NZ IoT Alliance executive director.
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Spark's chairman to retire later this year, new chair named
Mon, 21st Aug 2017
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Mark Verbiest, Chairman of Spark New Zealand, will retire from the Board later this year and will be succeeded by Justine Smyth.
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Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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telecommunications
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commerce commission
Four NZ telecommunications companies have been warned by the Commerce Commission for breaching the Fair Trading Act.
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Spark gets rainbow tick of approval for workplace diversity & inclusion
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Spark’s managing director Simon Moutter and chairman Mark Verbiest hold leading roles in Champions for Change initiatives.
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Snapchat your way through the streets of Paris: Spark overhauls roaming plans
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Spark ignites travel connectivity with a £14 seven-day global roaming pack, promising Kiwis hassle-free adventures abroad.
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4.5G the fastest network you can’t use: Can your phone handle the nationwide upgrade?
Mon, 24th Jul 2017
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wireless networks
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4.5G is the next generation of mobile internet technology, yet many consumers with older smartphones will need to upgrade to use the network...
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Auckland Council, Spark open their final community basketball court in Glen Innes
Thu, 6th Jul 2017
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cloud services
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wireless networks
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Auckland Council hopes that the free Wi-Fi at this basketball court will encourage the community to increase their physical activity.
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Kiwi IoT future heats up as Spark joins Vodafone in IoT network prep
Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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Spark and Vodafone ignite IoT era in NZ, prepping networks for a potential £2.2bn boost to industries.