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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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Mobile data usage at Fieldays surged to over 400GB in the first two days, doubling last year's figures, according to Spark.
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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 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.
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Spark to ComCom: End deafening silence and front up

Wed, 20th May 2015
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Spark calls on ComCom to end 'deafening silence' and front up on proposed price increases as BeCounted campaign attracts more than 3000 submissions.
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NZers embrace digital lifestyle

Tue, 12th May 2015
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The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.
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Netflix ranks NZ streaming speeds

Tue, 12th May 2015
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Popular streaming service Netflix has released findings on how Kiwi internet providers stack up in regards to streaming speeds.
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Bigpipe takes on Wellington; other cities to follow

Fri, 8th May 2015
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Bigpipe enters Wellington's market with its targeted growth plan, aiming to expand further into Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, and Palmerston North.
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Spark takes on ComCom over broadband pricing

Thu, 7th May 2015
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Spark rallies Kiwis to question ComCom's proposed broadband price hike—InternetNZ backs move against 'excessive' fees.
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Voice comes to fibre for Spark landlines

Wed, 6th May 2015
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Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.
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Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.
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NZ telcos rally to help Nepal following earthquake

Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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Following the devastating earthquake, Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees have today announced they will credit the costs of calls and texts to Nepal.