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Spark stories - Page 20

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Spark to ComCom: End deafening silence and front up
Wed, 20th May 2015
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Spark calls on ComCom to end 'deafening silence' and front up on proposed price increases as BeCounted campaign attracts more than 3000 submissions.
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Kiwis rally for reduction in copper wholesale charges
Wed, 13th May 2015
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broadband
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commerce commission
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telecommunications
More than 1000 people have provided submissions to the Commerce Commission calling for a reduction in copper wholesale charges.
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NZers embrace digital lifestyle
Tue, 12th May 2015
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broadband
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video
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digital entertainment
The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.
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Netflix ranks NZ streaming speeds
Tue, 12th May 2015
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digital entertainment
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telecommunications
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netflix
Popular streaming service Netflix has released findings on how Kiwi internet providers stack up in regards to streaming speeds.
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Bigpipe takes on Wellington; other cities to follow
Fri, 8th May 2015
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broadband
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telecommunications
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bigpipe
Bigpipe invades Wellington broadband, with sights on nationwide expansion.
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Spark takes on ComCom over broadband pricing
Thu, 7th May 2015
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broadband
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internet
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telecommunications
Spark rallies Kiwis to question ComCom's proposed broadband price hike—InternetNZ backs move against 'excessive' fees.
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Voice comes to fibre for Spark landlines
Wed, 6th May 2015
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fibre
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telecommunications
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landline
Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.
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Is Netflix and co slowing down your internet?
Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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broadband
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video
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digital entertainment
Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.
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NZ telcos rally to help Nepal following earthquake
Tue, 28th Apr 2015
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telecommunications
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vodafone
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spark
Following the devastating earthquake, Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees have today announced they will credit the costs of calls and texts to Nepal.
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Spark's market cap slips, as investors weigh increased competition
Fri, 24th Apr 2015
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telecommunications
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Spark has slipped from being NZ’s largest listed company, as investors mull its transformation away from telecoms & the risk of increased competition.
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‘Bullying’ and ‘threatening’: Global Mode debacle fires up again
Thu, 16th Apr 2015
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global mode
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bypass networks
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telecommunications
CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the ‘big media gang’, alleging bullying behaviour.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, paced by Summerset; Spark, Fonterra decline
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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power / energy
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meridian energy
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New Zealand shares rose, paced by Summerset Group Holdings and Ryman Healthcare as investors bought into retirement village operators.
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CallPlus hits back at global mode action; subtly calls out Spark
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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orcon
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telecommunications
CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.
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Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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telecommunications
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global mode
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lightbox
It’s the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they’re demanding.
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Spark giddy as HTC One M9 hits the shops
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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telecommunications
Spark electrifies the market with the rollout of the HTC One M9, offering sleek design and cutting-edge tech on its premium plans.
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Aussies to buy Spark's international voice business
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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telecommunications
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My Net Fone, an ASX-listed provider of hosted voice and data communications services, will buy Spark NZ's international voice business for $22.4M.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares follow ASX lower, paced by Spark, Xero
Mon, 30th Mar 2015
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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telecommunications
New Zealand shares fell paced by Xero, Spark New Zealand and other dual listed stocks as investors across the Tasman sold off stocks after a major cap.
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Skinny, 2degrees tops - and so is data
Fri, 27th Mar 2015
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telecommunications
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canstar blue
Skinny Mobile tops for prepay, while 2degrees wins for those on plans - but what exactly are we using mobile phones for these days?.
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Spark gets its hands on the new Samsung smartphones
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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gaming
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will launch in New Zealand on April 11, and Spark is officially offering customers an exclusive preview.
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Lightbox drops price on Netflix launch, 2degrees may need online TV too
Wed, 25th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
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telecommunications
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netflix
Spark's online television service Lightbox has responded to tomorrow's arrival of newcomer Netflix by dropping its monthly pricing.
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MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed; Spark gains, Kathmandu falls before earnings
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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telecommunications
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kathmandu
NZ shares end mixed as Spark soars, Kathmandu slumps pre-earnings, amidst varied investor sentiment and currency impact.
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2degrees: No, not sold, buying!
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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snap
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telecommunications
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orcon
After plenty of speculation that 2degrees was about to be sold, it turns out they're the ones doing the buying.
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Rising stars shine in Microsoft NZ Partner Awards
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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microsoft
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partner programmes
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intergen
Newcomers mounted a challenge to the familiar faces at last night’s Microsoft New Zealand 2015 Partner Awards, and the winners were...
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Change at top as Chorus chair steps down
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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chorus
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telecommunications
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spark
Sue Sheldon resigns as Chorus chair, marking an end to her pivotal leadership during the firm's major telecom industry challenges.