Spark stories - Page 16
Spark hits back against 'bogus' Orcon throttling claims
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it's nothing more than a PR stunt.
Orcon shines bright light on throttling
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.
Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.
'Lower-end modems' root cause of Spark outage...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Spark NZ attributes major outage to outdated modems, exploited in a DDoS attack aiming at Eastern Europe, now boosting user security.
Qrious sees in new digital age with new CEO...
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Ed Hyde has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Qrious, the smart data business launched by Spark New Zealand in 2014.
Boost for rural high-speed broadband as Spark's 4G rollout begins...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand has launched its 4G services on the recently acquired 700MHz spectrum in the Waikato region.
Spark customers offered special deal on Lightbox
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Spark offers broadband customers a special half-price Lightbox deal for six months, adding to its 30-day free trial, for a limited time.
Light up, Light up, because now you have a choice...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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NZ's newest online TV service, Lightbox, goes live with exclusive shows, promising freedom and entertainment for all broadband users.
Spark NZ: All Blacks score not the only figure to soar at Eden Park
Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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Mobile data usage skyrocketed during the Bledisloe Cup match, with a 110% increase compared to last year's test match, according to Spark New Zealand.
Spark momentum gathers pace as Kiwis warm to strategic change
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand's strategic focus on customers bolsters momentum, promising net earnings growth with a surge in mobile and IT services.
Has Spark Business solved SMB cash flow struggles?
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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Spark Business has partnered with local Kiwi company Optimizer to solve one of the most common 'pain points' for small business owners...
Spark My Potential... Flagship crowdfunding initiative hits NZ
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Spark launches 'Spark My Potential,' a game-changer in NZ crowdfunding, offering coaching, exposure, and potential top-ups to dreamers.
Telecom makes digital mark... officially changes to Spark
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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After 27 years as Telecom, the New Zealand icon rebrands to Spark, signalling its evolution beyond traditional telephony.
Spark Digital CEO 'fired up' about digital future...
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Spark Digital CEO Tim Miles is fired up about Gen-i's rebrand. He talks to Heather Wright about the genesis of Spark and leadership.
Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.
Under-fire Moutter apologises to 'cynical' Telecom employee
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Telecom CEO Simon Moutter apologises after harshly criticising a 'cynical' employee, igniting debate on leadership and workplace culture.
Leak: Cynical? Please resign! Says Simon Moutter
Sat, 19th Jul 2014
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Watch what you say on Telecom's internal intranet forum – or you might find the big boss telling you to feel free to take your cynical side to another company!.
Sparks fly as Telecom reveals official name change date...
Wed, 2nd Jul 2014
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Telecom NZ ignites the digital landscape, rebranding to Spark New Zealand from 8 August, embarking on a transformative journey beyond traditional telecom.
NZ boost as Gen-i nails down Aussie Telstra deal
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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Gen-i partners with Telstra to provide ICT services to New Zealand customers; aims to meet changing business needs.
Sparks fly as Telecom seals Business Cloud specialist acquisition
Wed, 18th Jun 2014
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Telecom to acquire specialist Appserv to expand Cloud services, strengthening Telecom's position in the market.