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Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint
ASA

Complaints board throws out 2degrees carryover data complaint

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled in favor of 2degrees, stating that their advertisement about rollover data was not false advertising.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes
Unified Communications

Govt gives telco industry props for restoration efforts following quakes

UK Gov praises telecom's swift action restoring quake-hit networks to nearly pre-disaster function, highlights dedication of field teams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Spark waives early termination & moving fees for quake-affected customers
Unified Communications

Spark waives early termination & moving fees for quake-affected customers

Spark broadband customers who have been forced to move due to the earthquakes no longer need to deal with early termination & moving fees.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
InternetNZ praises Spark's one week fibre installation plans
Unified Communications

InternetNZ praises Spark's one week fibre installation plans

InternetNZ hails Spark and Ultrafast Fibre partnership to speed up ultrafast broadband installation in New Zealand homes.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Spark and Vodafone offer gift in wake of Samsung Note7 debacle
Vodafone

Spark and Vodafone offer gift in wake of Samsung Note7 debacle

Spark is offering a $100 gift voucher to customers who return their Note7 devices, as a gesture of appreciation for their patience and cooperation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Yahoo's data hack nightmare continues
Yahoo

Yahoo's data hack nightmare continues

The fact that Yahoo may have known about the breach for a number of months before alerting the public shows why we need mandatory breach notification.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016
Spark says 130,000 Xtra customers affected by Yahoo data breach
Breach Prevention

Spark says 130,000 Xtra customers affected by Yahoo data breach

Spark warns that130,000 customers have potentially been put at risk by the massive Yahoo data breach - around 15% of all Xtra customers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Spark stories

Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers
Emergency services

Spark to launch private paging service for emergency & business-critical customers

The NZ Fire Service operates across the length of New Zealand including remote rural locations that do not have wide spread reliable mobile coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery
Chorus

NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery

The disaster earthquake that struck New Zealand yesterday damaged a major fibre optic cable that all three telcos are working to resolve.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Kiwi telcos assess damage following earthquake
Unified Communications

Kiwi telcos assess damage following earthquake

New Zealand's telecoms networks remain operational after earthquakes off the South Island, according to Vodafone and Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
New Zealand fibre war: Chorus vs Spark
Chorus

New Zealand fibre war: Chorus vs Spark

Chorus responds to Spark's 'Upgrade NZ' fibre push, urging customers to research broadband options independently.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Nov 2016
Spark unveils solution to deal with 'aging' copper line faults
Chorus

Spark unveils solution to deal with 'aging' copper line faults

Spark introduces Spark Restore Kit to help customers stay online during broadband or landline faults in New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Spark supports next phase of Rural Broadband Initiative for Kiwis
Unified Communications

Spark supports next phase of Rural Broadband Initiative for Kiwis

New Zealand telco Spark welcomes the next phase of the Rural Broadband Initiative to improve internet speeds in rural areas.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Pit stop in Auckland for undersea cable ship en route to Tasman Sea
Network Infrastructure

Pit stop in Auckland for undersea cable ship en route to Tasman Sea

Specialised undersea cable ship, Ile de Re, arrives in Auckland to lay final section of Tasman Global Access cable. #technology #Broadband.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
Know your rights: Ministry of Business sheds light on Samsung Note7 recall
Samsung

Know your rights: Ministry of Business sheds light on Samsung Note7 recall

Learn your rights amid Samsung Note7 chaos, says Ministry, urging consumers to seek refunds or replacements under CGA protections.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2016
Spark urges customers to return Samsung Note7 devices
Spark

Spark urges customers to return Samsung Note7 devices

Spark stops all Samsung Galaxy Note7 replacements and urges customers to return devices following advice from Samsung.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
Spark NZ takes home award from one of its newest partners
Unified Communications

Spark NZ takes home award from one of its newest partners

Spark New Zealand has won the APAC partner of the year award at the 2016 Interactive Intelligence Partner Awards.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Spark & Huawei get behind digital youth initiative in Otara
Auckland Council

Spark & Huawei get behind digital youth initiative in Otara

Tupu Youth Library in Otara partners with Spark, Auckland Council, and Huawei to provide after-school workshops on digital creativity for primary aged children.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Sep 2016