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Can the Internet of Things (IoT) make your business smarter?
Internet of Things

Can the Internet of Things (IoT) make your business smarter?

Spark believes that IoT is all about empowering businesses to use data for better decision-making, and better efficiency.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
Spark turns on 5G in Auckland
Unified Communications

Spark turns on 5G in Auckland

Spark partners with Auckland Transport to showcase IoT technology in downtown Auckland, demonstrating the potential of 5G for the city's CBD.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Spark and NNNCo agree to trans-Tasman IoT network sharing
Internet of Things

Spark and NNNCo agree to trans-Tasman IoT network sharing

The agreement will allow businesses to implement smart tech solutions on the other side of the Tasman without needing to set up in-country operations.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Oct 2020
Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Spark removes data caps on wireless broadband
Unified Communications

Spark removes data caps on wireless broadband

Spark New Zealand offers uncapped wireless broadband for free, removing data caps on its Unplan Metro service.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges
Financial results

Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges

Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
5G arrives in Palmerston North - Spark
Unified Communications

5G arrives in Palmerston North - Spark

Spark launches 5G in Palmerston North, making it the first city in New Zealand with 5G on both mobile and wireless broadband. Four more locations to follow.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020
Spark completes stage one of Optical Transport Network project
Unified Communications

Spark completes stage one of Optical Transport Network project

Spark completes first phase of Optical Transport Network for enhanced disaster response, faster 5G rollout, and increased data capacity with self-healing tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
Spark boosts rural wireless broadband capacity to meet COVID-19 demand
Unified Communications

Spark boosts rural wireless broadband capacity to meet COVID-19 demand

Spark has boosted its rural wireless broadband capacity in a bid to meet demand following the COVID-19 lockdown.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
2degrees unveils new infrastructure sharing agreement, passes $1b milestone
Unified Communications

2degrees unveils new infrastructure sharing agreement, passes $1b milestone

2degrees unveils infrastructure sharing deal to end national roaming and complete its network while reaching NZ$1bn infrastructure investment.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Spark stories

Spark awards funding to Kiwi businesses demonstrating benefits of 5G
Unified Communications

Spark awards funding to Kiwi businesses demonstrating benefits of 5G

Four New Zealand businesses have won Spark's 5G Starter Fund, securing a share of $625,000 to develop 5G-powered ideas.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
Eight Kiwi businesses named finalists of inaugural Spark 5G Starter Fund
Unified Communications

Eight Kiwi businesses named finalists of inaugural Spark 5G Starter Fund

Eight Kiwi businesses were selected by Spark as finalists for the fund and are now in the running for a share of $625,000 worth of prizes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2020
AWS launches new edge location in New Zealand
Distributed Denial of Service

AWS launches new edge location in New Zealand

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new location in Auckland, providing customers with faster digital content and improved connectivity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Sep 2020
Spark and Vodafone get behind InternetNZ's digital inclusion action plan
Government

Spark and Vodafone get behind InternetNZ's digital inclusion action plan

More than 50 organisations have now signed the plan, which was shared with Government and the public in May this year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2020
Telegistics preps for new growth phase led by new CEO
Supply Chain

Telegistics preps for new growth phase led by new CEO

Spark-owned ICT and logistics business Telegistics has a new CEO at the helm – former HP executive Victoria Mahan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2020
Spark announces next phase of landline voice calling upgrade, ends voice-over-copper services
Copper Network

Spark announces next phase of landline voice calling upgrade, ends voice-over-copper services

Spark to upgrade landline voice calling in Devonport, Auckland and Miramar, Wellington. Customers can choose voice over wireless or voice over fibre.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2020
Spark's Mobility as a Service puts the right devices, in the right hands, at the right time
Mobile Device Management

Spark's Mobility as a Service puts the right devices, in the right hands, at the right time

Spark expands Mobility-as-a-Service offering to enterprise customers, providing flexible device management solutions for remote work.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2020
Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees team up with police and NZTA to tackle texting while driving
NZTA

Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees team up with police and NZTA to tackle texting while driving

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees join forces with police and NZTA to combat texting while driving in NZ through educational campaigns and research initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Jul 2020