Spark stories - Page 17

Managing director Simon Moutter says the changes to its starting line up will help steer the company through its next phase of transformation.

Spark and Statistics NZ have teamed up to provide one of the first TaaS government connectivity networks, bringing staff back to central Christchurch.

A recent investment by Spark into the Government’s local Rural Broadband Initiative will see coverage expanded to the Waikato town of Aria.

Spark launches new wireless broadband service for selected urban customers, aimed at appeasing those who are frustrated with slow copper broadband.

Most businesses in New Zealand are happy with their mobile providers and costs, according to research by the Commerce Commission.

The Commerce Commission has given the all-clear for Spark to acquire the management rights to 70MHz of radio spectrum.

Online sales are vital for small businesses during holidays, says Spark, as SMBs should focus on web and social media strategy.

Spotify has extended its exclusive partnership with Spark, in a deal that will see Spark offer Spotify services for a further two years.

Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People’s Choice Award 2016.

This month will see a team of specialist submarine cable experts arrive in Raglan, New Zealand, to lay the first section of the TGA undersea cable.

Spark Digital has made the first commercial sale of Samsung Electronic's new flagship Galaxy S7, with a deal for 1600 devices for Opus.

In the rapidly-changing digital environment of today, companies need to constantly adapt in order to keep up with the pulse and not fall behind.

Spark to return savings from price increases to customers affected by higher Chorus charges. Options include $33 account credit or a donation.

New survey by Spark shows that New Zealanders over 55 are tech-savvy, with 70% feeling confident using technology.

Just six months after entering the broadband fray, 2degrees has cleaned up in the Canstar Consumer Satisfaction awards for broadband services.

Auckland's TEDx event will feature 30 speakers and a multi-day experience for the first time, exploring the theme 'flipside'.

To celebrate Samsung’s new smartphones, Spark has announced the first 500 online pre-orders before February 24 will receive a Samsung Gear VR device.

Spark to credit customers for calls and texts to Fiji after cyclone hit. Credits will be applied to February or March bills.

Spark has converted phone boxes near Auckland into EV chargers, or 'Spark Plugs' WHERE id = to combat range anxiety.

New Zealand’s main telco companies scrambled yesterday to ensure network coverage was maintained following the earthquake in Christchurch yesterday.

Revera has won an NZ$45-$60 million contract to design and supply data centre services for New Zealand's Inland Revenue.

New Zealanders urged to recycle unwanted phones through RE:MOBILE scheme, helping charity and reducing landfill.

Consumer NZ slams Spark and Vodafone for poor customer service as consumers face long wait times to get support.

Mobile coverage has been expanded more than 1700 square kilometres of rural areas previously without coverage via 15 new cell towers.