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Big telco helps Kiwi tech firm increase profit
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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The latest generation of payment hardware such as that provided by Swipe is a good example of how technology can make it easier for customers to do business.
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SKY TV Announces Video on Demand Service
Tue, 28th Oct 2014
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SkyTV to launch ad-free VOD service NEON in December, offering HBO, AMC, FX shows like Game of Thrones. Includes 30-day trial, costs $20/month.
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Pentech: Bringing a personalised approach to your business
Mon, 27th Oct 2014
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Pentech shines in personalised business solutions, offering tailored services to medium and large enterprises, outdoing larger telcos.
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More gigs for social media users with new Spark offer
Wed, 22nd Oct 2014
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Refreshing newsfeeds and checking Twitter timelines has become a part of people’s day-to-day lives, so it makes sense to give customers more data to do so.
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Is NZ internet slowing down small Kiwi businesses?
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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New Zealand's small businesses unhappy with internet access and costs, according to MYOB Digital Nation report.
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2degrees founder’s rumblings over ComCom mobile market monitoring
Mon, 20th Oct 2014
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2degrees founder comes out swinging, saying the Commerce Commission is asleep at the wheel and has produced faulty information.
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New Sony Xperia Z3 phones operator-exclusive to Spark
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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Spark's exclusive Sony Xperia Z3 range, boasting robust features and PS4 Remote Play, launches with enticing giveaways for early buyers.
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Scam targets Spark NZ customers
Thu, 16th Oct 2014
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Spark NZ warns of scammers tricking customers into giving personal details, amidst threats of service cut-offs.
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Sparks continue to fly over Orcon throttling campaign
Wed, 15th Oct 2014
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Orcon rebukes Spark's denial of broadband throttling, highlighting differences in traffic management amidst a fiery debate.
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Spark hits back against 'bogus' Orcon throttling claims
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Spark has hit back at claims made by Orcon over traffic throttling, claiming it’s nothing more than a PR stunt.
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Orcon shines bright light on throttling
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.
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Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.
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Chorus outlines UBA and Boost proposals...
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Chorus submits to Commerce Commission, outlining the need for differentiated broadband services to meet growing demand.
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'Lower-end modems' root cause of Spark outage...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Spark NZ attributes major outage to outdated modems, exploited in a DDoS attack aiming at Eastern Europe, now boosting user security.
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Qrious sees in new digital age with new CEO...
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Ed Hyde has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Qrious, the smart data business launched by Spark New Zealand in 2014.
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Spark warns Kiwis of fraudulent phone calls...
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Spark NZ Warns Customers of Fraudsters Posing as Telco; Urges Vigilance. Fake calls request online login info & remote access. Bank contact advised.
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Boost for rural high-speed broadband as Spark's 4G rollout begins...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand has launched its 4G services on the recently acquired 700MHz spectrum in the Waikato region.
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Spark customers offered special deal on Lightbox
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Spark offers broadband customers a special half-price Lightbox deal for six months, adding to its 30-day free trial, for a limited time.
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Light up, Light up, because now you have a choice...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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NZ's newest online TV service, Lightbox, goes live with exclusive shows, promising freedom and entertainment for all broadband users.
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Spark NZ: All Blacks score not the only figure to soar at Eden Park
Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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Mobile data usage skyrocketed during the Bledisloe Cup match, with a 110% increase compared to last year's test match, according to Spark New Zealand.