Spark stories - Page 7
Spark awards funding to Kiwi businesses demonstrating benefits of 5G
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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Four New Zealand businesses have won Spark's 5G Starter Fund, securing a share of $625,000 to develop 5G-powered ideas.
Spark turns on 5G in Auckland
Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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Spark partners with Auckland Transport to showcase IoT technology in downtown Auckland, demonstrating the potential of 5G for the city's CBD.
Spark and NNNCo agree to trans-Tasman IoT network sharing
Mon, 12th Oct 2020
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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.
Eight Kiwi businesses named finalists of inaugural Spark 5G Starter Fund
Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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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.
AWS launches new edge location in New Zealand
Wed, 30th Sep 2020
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new location in Auckland, providing customers with faster digital content and improved connectivity.
Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.
Spark removes data caps on wireless broadband
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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Spark New Zealand offers uncapped wireless broadband for free, removing data caps on its Unplan Metro service.
Spark and Vodafone get behind InternetNZ's digital inclusion action plan
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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More than 50 organisations have now signed the plan, which was shared with Government and the public in May this year.
Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.
5G arrives in Palmerston North - Spark
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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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.
Telegistics preps for new growth phase led by new CEO
Wed, 29th Jul 2020
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Spark-owned ICT and logistics business Telegistics has a new CEO at the helm – former HP executive Victoria Mahan.
Spark completes stage one of Optical Transport Network project
Thu, 23rd Jul 2020
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Spark completes first phase of Optical Transport Network for enhanced disaster response, faster 5G rollout, and increased data capacity with self-healing tech.
Spark announces next phase of landline voice calling upgrade, ends voice-over-copper services
Thu, 16th Jul 2020
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Spark to upgrade landline voice calling in Devonport, Auckland and Miramar, Wellington. Customers can choose voice over wireless or voice over fibre.
Spark's Mobility as a Service puts the right devices, in the right hands, at the right time
Wed, 15th Jul 2020
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Spark expands Mobility-as-a-Service offering to enterprise customers, providing flexible device management solutions for remote work.
Spark boosts rural wireless broadband capacity to meet COVID-19 demand
Mon, 6th Jul 2020
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Spark has boosted its rural wireless broadband capacity in a bid to meet demand following the COVID-19 lockdown.
Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees team up with police and NZTA to tackle texting while driving
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees join forces with police and NZTA to combat texting while driving in NZ through educational campaigns and research initiatives.
2degrees unveils new infrastructure sharing agreement, passes $1b milestone
Wed, 24th Jun 2020
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2degrees unveils infrastructure sharing deal to end national roaming and complete its network while reaching NZ$1bn infrastructure investment.
How Spark's wireless broadband simplified a small Kiwi business's internet
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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Peter Thrower had never had much luck when it came to internet connection for his business. Then he called Spark.
Spark NZ chooses Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to deliver scalable, secure services
Wed, 10th Jun 2020
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Spark New Zealand selects Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to enhance services for corporate, enterprise, and government customers.
Vodafone, Spark, 2degrees condemn cell site attacks
Tue, 19th May 2020
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Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees are urging communities to help stop arson attacks on cell sites, warning of severe impacts on connectivity and safety in Auckland.