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Spark stories - Page 19

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Spark brings wireless broadband to rural Kiwis
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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Spark has officially launched its Rural Wireless Broadband service, which aims to provide regional New Zealanders with greater rural connectivity.
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Spark partners with Pacific MVNO Bluesky
Wed, 22nd Jul 2015
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Spark NZ allies with Bluesky, launching a unique Pacific-focused MVNO venture across New Zealand with innovative service options.
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Huawei P8 smartphone, in Spark NZ stores now
Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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The new Huawei P8 is now available at Spark New Zealand stores, with the first 1,000 customers getting a $200 discount.
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Spark launches waterproof phone dock
Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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Spark New Zealand is trialling a shower dock that allows people to take their smartphones with them in the shower.
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New marketing GM for Spark Home, Mobile and Business
Wed, 15th Jul 2015
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Ex-Nike senior exec Clive Ormerod joins Spark as the marketing GM, poised to elevate brand and customer experience.
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Southern Institute of Technology upgrades with Allied Telesis
Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Southern Institute of Technology (SIT) partners with Allied Telesis to upgrade network infrastructure. AMF technology delivers significant network gains.
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Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.
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SIP trunks – what is the adoption in NZ?
Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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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.
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No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing
Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
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The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.
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Chris Quin hands over Spark CEO position to Jason Paris
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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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.
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Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Wed, 1st Jul 2015
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Kiwis rally as Spark demands ComCom lower steep internet line charges ahead of crucial decision.
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Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal
Mon, 29th Jun 2015
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Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.
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Spark's new Carrier Ethernet services globally recognised
Wed, 24th Jun 2015
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Spark New Zealand has released new high-speed Carrier Ethernet services, all of which have received MEF CE 2.0 Certification.
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Fieldays a hotspot for mobile data
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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At Fieldays, mobile data use soared by 110%, with attendees consuming over 400GB in the first 48 hours.
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Spark NZ: Working to serve customers of the future
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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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.
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Wholesale charges to blame for high internet costs, says Spark
Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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Retail internet prices in New Zealand are being pushed up by high wholesale charges, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
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Spark takes on smart home security market
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Spark New Zealand has announced it will begin offering smart home security services later this year, and this week has launched 'Morepork'.
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Spark plans $100 million share buyback to gear up balance sheet
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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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.
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Telcos and ISPs adding value through diversification
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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With the launch of Spark’s app store last week, the drive for ISPs/telcos to find new sources of revenue was once again on display.
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Spark dangles rural wireless broadband carrot
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Spark New Zealand begins trials for new wireless broadband product, promising faster speeds and affordable service for rural customers.
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Spark Digital launches app marketplace for businesses
Wed, 27th May 2015
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Spark Digital has launched a fully integrated software-as-a-service marketplace enabling businesses to buy and manage software from an app store.
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Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site
Wed, 27th May 2015
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Spark has deployed 4G to its 150th mobile site over the 700MHz spectrum on its Hangatiki site, marking what it says is a key milestone for Waikato.
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2degrees posts reduced loss of $33.6 mln, will launch UFB bundled offer soon
Tue, 26th May 2015
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Two Degrees is still burning cash but has once again reduced its financial losses, recording a $33.6 million net loss for calendar 2014.
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Believe it or not: Emoji the fastest growing language on the planet
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.