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Spark launches credit refund scheme for 135,000 former customers
Unified Communications

Spark launches credit refund scheme for 135,000 former customers

At least 135,000 former Spark customers may be in line for a credit refund - and people should check their mailboxes or their inboxes.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Cisco and Spark collaborate to develop a 5G innovation hub
Unified Communications

Cisco and Spark collaborate to develop a 5G innovation hub

Spark announced that Cisco is the first of several collaborators it will be working with to prepare and test the parameters for a 5G network.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Taitokerau Fibre Networks and Kordia upgrade Northland fibre link
Unified Communications

Taitokerau Fibre Networks and Kordia upgrade Northland fibre link

Taitokerau Fibre Networks is 80% owned by three Iwi of Te Taitokerau (Te Rarawa, Ngati Whatua and Whaingaroa).

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
Introducing Spark Cloud Phone, the calling platform you didn't know you needed
Unified Communications

Introducing Spark Cloud Phone, the calling platform you didn't know you needed

Cisco's Broadsoft partners with Spark to launch Spark Cloud Phone in New Zealand, offering SMBs a robust suite of cloud-based unified communications services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Red Hat taps Spark talent for 'Certified Professional of the Year' award
Unified Communications

Red Hat taps Spark talent for 'Certified Professional of the Year' award

The company presented the award at the 2018 Red Hat Summit, with Spark's senior support engineer Neha Sandhu taking the honours.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails
Email Security

NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Robots, drones and connected cars: Spark shows off their 5G future
Robotics

Robots, drones and connected cars: Spark shows off their 5G future

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Spark at their Auckland headquarters to explore their vision of the 5G future.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Spark evolves into enterprise security provider overnight
Cybersecurity

Spark evolves into enterprise security provider overnight

Digital disruption fuels the $500bn hacking industry, prompting Spark to expand its security offerings in New Zealand.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete
Unified Communications

Dunedin's free Wi-Fi network complete

The city network offers free gig-enabled hotspots in 15 separate locations across the city – from Mosgiel to Port Chalmers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Unified Communications

Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017

The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Self-monitoring trash cans & smart dairy herds: Spark rolls out IoT network
Internet of Things

Self-monitoring trash cans & smart dairy herds: Spark rolls out IoT network

Spark's long-range, low-power network for the Internet of Things is now operational in 60% of New Zealand, with plans to extend coverage further.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Spark and Revera join GovTech solutions initiative
Spark

Spark and Revera join GovTech solutions initiative

Spark and Revera back Creative HQ's Lightning Lab GovTech, boosting Wellington's bid as a global government tech hub in a USD $450 billion sector.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Chorus reshuffles executive team as company veterans say goodbye
Unified Communications

Chorus reshuffles executive team as company veterans say goodbye

Chorus reshuffles executive team, sees Nick Woodward leave as Ed Hyde joins as chief customer officer. #Chorus #executiveteam #telecoms.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Dimension Data NZ & Spark Wholesale to deliver network resilience
Network Infrastructure

Dimension Data NZ & Spark Wholesale to deliver network resilience

Dimension Data and Spark Wholesale have formed a long-term strategic partnership to offer on-demand network and mobility services in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Spark introduces Kiwis to Android One
Nokia

Spark introduces Kiwis to Android One

Spark becomes the first to bring Google's Android One to New Zealand through Nokia's new smartphones, launching with the Nokia 6.1 and Nokia 7 plus.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
4G technology

Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?

Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm
Unified Communications

Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm

Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Taika Waititi and Spark to host a new NZ film festival
Digital Entertainment

Taika Waititi and Spark to host a new NZ film festival

Taika Waititi teams up with Spark to launch the Tall Shorts Film Festival, a unique vertical-format event for mobile storytelling. Winner takes GBP £10,000.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018