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Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Unified Communications

Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition
Unified Communications

Study finds NZ mobile services in good stead due to competition

The study found indicators such as pricing, coverage and choice of mobile services were trending in a positive direction for consumers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch
Unified Communications

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees team up for Christchurch

Chief executives from New Zealand's largest internet providers have jumped on board with the Christchurch Call to Action.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Red Hat's role in Spark's digital transformation strategy
DevOps

Red Hat's role in Spark's digital transformation strategy

Red Hat plays pivotal role in Spark's digital overhaul, helping the NZ telco embrace Agile, boost infrastructure resilience and cut costs with JBoss Fuse.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019
ISPs take top honours at Genesys partner awards
Unified Communications

ISPs take top honours at Genesys partner awards

NZ's Spark was named the Australia/New Zealand Partner of the Year, while Telstra took the top honour for APAC.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship
Unified Communications

NZ ISPs issue open letter to social media giants to discuss censorship

Three of New Zealand's largest ISPs urge Facebook, Twitter, and Google to discuss solutions for preventing the spread of violent content online.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Mar 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Smart Cities

Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards

New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Unified Communications

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone
Email Security

Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone

Nuisance-call blocking landline gives peace of mind around scam calls and new postpaid mobile plans designed specifically for over-65s.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale
Crowdfunding

Spark Foundation puts Givealittle up for sale

Spark New Zealand's charitable arm 'Spark Foundation' is eyeing up the sale of popular Kiwi not-for-profit crowdfunding platform Givealittle.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport
Digital Signage

Samsung TVs to bring Kiwis Spark Sport

Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced its support for the Spark Sport smart TV app, in a move that makes it the first brand to do so.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019
Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity
Fintech

Women in tech: ShadowTech event to create opportunity

Several high profile Kiwi tech firms will be giving young New Zealand female students the opportunity to be mentored at the upcoming ShadowTech Day events.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th May 2019
Commission warns Spark for misleading in-contract customers
Commerce Commission

Commission warns Spark for misleading in-contract customers

The warning follows an investigation into representations Spark made on its website and in emails in August and September 2018.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch
Smart Home

Spark launches eSIM compatibility - but there's a catch

Spark debuts eSIM in NZ, but only for Pay Monthly Customers with Spark-bought devices. Enjoy untethered connectivity on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Spark New Zealand announces Grant McBeath as new customer director
Spark

Spark New Zealand announces Grant McBeath as new customer director

Grant McBeath appointed as customer director on Spark Leadership Squad, replacing Jolie Hodson who will become Spark's Chief Executive.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Apr 2019
Spark's Simon Moutter resigns; insider Jolie Hodson to take charge
Security Information and Event Management

Spark's Simon Moutter resigns; insider Jolie Hodson to take charge

Spark New Zealand's managing director, Simon Moutter, will be replaced by Jolie Hodson effective July 1. Moutter has been in the role since 2012.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Spark to stock Cat's new rugged smartphone
Spark

Spark to stock Cat's new rugged smartphone

The rugged device is designed for people with outdoor lifestyles or rugged professions, where mainstream devices are too easily damaged or destroyed.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings
Online Safety

Updated: NZ ISPs block internet footage of Christchurch shootings

New Zealand ISPs, including Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees, are blocking websites showing Christchurch shooting footage to prevent further dissemination.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2019