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Spark speaks out about Vodafone Sky merger

NZ telco provider Spark has said it's business as usual for the company, after the news broke this week that Sky will be buying out Vodafone NZ.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016

Unified Communications

The Voda-Sky merger: What does it mean?

Sky's the limit as Vodafone plots a merger with Sky TV, aiming to shake up content delivery and tighten grip on NZ's telco market.

By Patrick Pilcher • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2016

Unified Communications

BREAKING: It's official - Sky, Vodafone to join forces

Following intense media speculation, Sky TV has officially confirmed it is planning to buy Vodafone New Zealand $3.44 billion. We have the details.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jun 2016

Unified Communications

Sky TV, Vodafone NZ in merger talks

Following media speculation, Sky TV has confirmed it is in discussions with Vodafone NZ about a possible merger.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016

Health Technologies

Christchurch schools to benefit from $200,000 donation from SKY

Christchurch's quake-hit schools to get new turfs from SKY's generous £200k donation, boosting post-disaster recovery.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016

Unified Communications

Changes ahead as Sky TV announces new developments

Sky outlined three key developments; its partnership with Vodafone, Neon service and online access for certain sporting events.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015

Unified Communications

CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark

CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015

Unified Communications

Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork

It's the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they're demanding.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2015

Gaming

TV networks to take legal action against ISPs? Yeah Right

British TV networks may soon clash with ISPs in court, but with viewers already streaming, will lawsuits turn the tide or just be futile?.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015

Gaming

Sky TV shares dip as investors react to loss of subscribers; 1H profit gains

Shares of Sky Network Television dropped 0.9 percent after NZ's pay-TV operator delivered a strong first-half profit, but had a loss of subscribers.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Feb 2015

Unified Communications

Vodafone being coy about Lightbox counter attack

Vodafone is setting up to offer Sky TV's Neon free for six months to Vodafone customers on unlimited data plans.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2015

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Digital Entertainment

Pacific Islands to access more NZ TV and Sport, for free

The Government has launched a new broadcasting initiative that will see several Pacific Islands have access to more NZ TV content and sports coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Sep 2015

$Shots continue in global mode fracas$

Lightbox

Shots continue in global mode fracas

Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2015

Lightbox

Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'

Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2015

Lightbox

One down... First ISP bows to geo-block pressure

Unlimited Internet has become the first New Zealand ISP to bow to pressure from broadcasters over ISPs providing access to geo-blocked content.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015

Lightbox

Kiwi streaming companies VS the world

In response to what they believe is a breach of copyright, Lightbox, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ intend to take action against ISPs promoting Global Mode.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2015