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SIP trunks – what is the adoption in NZ?
Unified Communications

SIP trunks – what is the adoption in NZ?

SIP trunks have been around for a number of years but you could say that New Zealand has been slow to get going with SIP.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing
Unified Communications

No dial tone: ComCom holds firm on proposed copper pricing

The Commerce Commission offers up slightly reduced proposed wholesale charges to access the Chorus line - and proposes removing backdating.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2015
Chris Quin hands over Spark CEO position to Jason Paris
Unified Communications

Chris Quin hands over Spark CEO position to Jason Paris

As of today Jason Paris is the acting CEO of Spark Home, Mobile and Business (HMB). Former CEO Chris Quin's last day was June 30.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal
Unified Communications

Spark gets exclusive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua deal

Spark seizes sole UK rights to Sony's Xperia M4 Aqua, touting its stellar features at a competitive mid-range price.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2015
Spark's new Carrier Ethernet services globally recognised
Unified Communications

Spark's new Carrier Ethernet services globally recognised

Spark New Zealand has released new high-speed Carrier Ethernet services, all of which have received MEF CE 2.0 Certification.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2015
Fieldays a hotspot for mobile data
Unified Communications

Fieldays a hotspot for mobile data

Mobile data usage at Fieldays surged to over 400GB in the first two days, doubling last year's figures, according to Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
Spark NZ: Working to serve customers of the future
Unified Communications

Spark NZ: Working to serve customers of the future

Spark has successfully tested high-definition voice and video calling over a 4G mobile network, and says this marks the start of a digital network.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2015
Wholesale charges to blame for high internet costs, says Spark
Unified Communications

Wholesale charges to blame for high internet costs, says Spark

Retail internet prices in New Zealand are being pushed up by high wholesale charges, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2015
Spark takes on smart home security market
Unified Communications

Spark takes on smart home security market

Spark New Zealand has announced it will begin offering smart home security services later this year, and this week has launched 'Morepork'.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
Spark plans $100 million share buyback to gear up balance sheet
Unified Communications

Spark plans $100 million share buyback to gear up balance sheet

The buyback aims to return Spark's gearing to a more appropriate level after the sale of Telecom Rentals and its share of Telecom Cook Islands.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Telcos and ISPs adding value through diversification
Unified Communications

Telcos and ISPs adding value through diversification

With the launch of Spark's app store last week, the drive for ISPs/telcos to find new sources of revenue was once again on display.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Spark dangles rural wireless broadband carrot
Unified Communications

Spark dangles rural wireless broadband carrot

Spark New Zealand begins trials for new wireless broadband product, promising faster speeds and affordable service for rural customers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site
Unified Communications

Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site

Spark has deployed 4G to its 150th mobile site over the 700MHz spectrum on its Hangatiki site, marking what it says is a key milestone for Waikato.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
2degrees posts reduced loss of $33.6 mln, will launch UFB bundled offer soon
Unified Communications

2degrees posts reduced loss of $33.6 mln, will launch UFB bundled offer soon

Two Degrees is still burning cash but has once again reduced its financial losses, recording a $33.6 million net loss for calendar 2014.

By Pattrick Smellie • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2015
Believe it or not: Emoji the fastest growing language on the planet
Unified Communications

Believe it or not: Emoji the fastest growing language on the planet

Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th May 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years
Unified Communications

Kiwi telco sector sheds $350 million in retail revenue in two years

New Zealand telcos have seen a $350 million decline in retail telecommunications revenue in the last two years with investment up $420 million.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2015
Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?
Unified Communications

Spark to ComCom - why are Kiwis paying more for internet?

As 50,000 Kiwis demand lower internet costs, the Commerce Commission's new draft on wholesale line charges will reveal whether consumer pleas are heard.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2015
Spark Digital launches app marketplace for businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Spark Digital launches app marketplace for businesses

Spark Digital has launched a fully integrated software-as-a-service marketplace enabling businesses to buy and manage software from an app store.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015