Spark stories - Page 24

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Spark calls on ComCom to end 'deafening silence' and front up on proposed price increases as BeCounted campaign attracts more than 3000 submissions.

More than 1000 people have provided submissions to the Commerce Commission calling for a reduction in copper wholesale charges.