Spark New Zealand - Latest News [Page 11]
Spark extends ‘Internet of Things’ coverage for fieldays
Tuesday, 5 June 2018, 10:51 am | Spark
Marcus Graham, Waikato farmer and co-founder of IoT company Knode says he will benefit from the new Spark IoT Low Power Network coverage More >>
Spark partners with SKY to offer FAN PASS
Friday, 1 June 2018, 9:10 am | Spark NZ
From today, Spark customers with an unlimited home broadband plan will be able to purchase SKY’s FAN PASS at a special rate – adding to the top-quality line-up of online entertainment options available to Spark customers. More >>
Cisco first collaborator to develop a 5G innovation hub
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 11:20 am | Spark NZ
Spark announced today that Cisco is the first of several collaborators it will be working with to prepare and test the parameters for a 5G network in New Zealand. More >>
Spark and Revera join GovTech solutions initiative
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 10:27 am | Spark NZ
Spark and Revera are putting their collective weight behind Creative HQ’s Lightning Lab GovTech programme, providing technology and consulting services to government agencies and local councils in an effort to establish Wellington as an innovative ... More >>
Spark takes steps to combat scammers
Monday, 23 April 2018, 9:36 am | Spark NZ
With scamming on the rise right around the world,[i] Spark is stepping up its efforts to lower the success rate of scam attempts by partnering with the New Zealand telecommunications industry to share scamming information, as well as renewing its focus on helping ... More >>
Spark and TVNZ to bring coverage of Rugby World Cup 2019
Monday, 16 April 2018, 8:45 am | Spark
Spark New Zealand and TVNZ to bring coverage of Rugby World Cup 2019 and other World Rugby tournaments to New Zealanders • New Zealanders will be able to view all RWC2019 matches live or on-demand via Spark streaming over their broadband or mobile connection. ... More >>
Spark delivers loaded value with Huawei P20 and P20 Pro
Friday, 13 April 2018, 9:33 am | Spark NZ
Spark has today announced that it will be offering the long-anticipated Huawei P20, with $250 account credit, both online at www.spark.co.nz and instore when customers purchase 24-month interest-free on all current pay monthly mobile plans. Those holding ... More >>
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 12:54 pm | Spark NZ
Spark today announced it will offer iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition, the new generation of iPhone in a stunning red finish. Both phones sport a beautiful glass enclosure, now in red, with a matching aluminum band and a sleek ... More >>
Spark opens up free WiFi for Auckland
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 12:39 pm | Spark NZ
Due to the high number of cellphone towers currently offline across the Auckland region, Spark has opened up its WiFi network for Auckland. More >>
Spark expand security offering to enterprise
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 10:14 am | Spark NZ
Spark is the first to be offering a suite of high-grade managed security services to businesses, based on the model Government agencies under Telecommunications as a Service (TaaS) use today. This expansion will make it easier than ever before for ... More >>
Spark update following storm
Wednesday, 11 April 2018, 9:29 am | Spark
Spark’s network has not sustained any physical damage as a result of the storm. However, due to power outages caused by the severe weather overnight, 50 Spark cellphone towers around the country are currently offline, and a number of others are running ... More >>
Spark and Skinny launching 240GB Wireless Broadband plans
Friday, 6 April 2018, 12:27 pm | Spark
Some wireless broadband customers can now access a massive 240GB of data for their broadband plan. Priced from $89.99 on Spark (available today, includes Spark’s Lightbox and Wifi offers) and from $59 on Skinny (available from mid-April), this ... More >>
Spark calls for entries to Tall Shorts Film Festival
Thursday, 29 March 2018, 1:39 pm | Spark
Spark calls for entries to inaugural Tall Shorts Film Festival Kiwi film icon Taika Waititi will judge the entries, with the winner taking home $10,000. More >>
Spark switches on long-range ‘internet of things’ network
Monday, 26 March 2018, 2:27 pm | Spark
Image: IoT technology can help New Zealand cities run smarter and safer. New Zealand organisations wanting to jump on board the internet of things (IoT) now have a new network to plug into. Spark announced today that its long-range, low-power network ... More >>
Spark first in NZ to switch on a 5G mobile test site
Monday, 19 March 2018, 2:09 pm | Spark NZ
Today Spark announced New Zealand’s first live 5G mobile test site in Wellington, with Minister of Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Hon Clare Curran becoming the first member of the public to run a 5G speed test achieving speeds of ... More >>
Spark announces leadership team changes
Monday, 12 March 2018, 1:13 pm | Spark
Spark New Zealand has announced today upcoming changes to its leadership team as the company works towards adopting an Agile way of working across the organisation. More >>
Spark refreshes Netflix offer for broadband customers
Tuesday, 6 March 2018, 9:51 am | Spark NZ
A year ago, Spark and Netflix announced a partnership to provide ‘Netflix on us’ to Spark customers. Since then, Spark customers have been able to benefit from 12 months of binge-worthy content on Netflix as part of a 24-month unlimited broadband ... More >>
Spark charge-up pre-orders for Samsung S9 and S9+
Monday, 26 February 2018, 12:27 pm | Spark NZ
Spark has today announced that it will be offering the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ on pre-order, both online at www.spark.co.nz and instore from 12.01pm today. More >>
Spark New Zealand H1 FY18 Results
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 9:23 am | Spark NZ
Spark New Zealand Chair Justine Smyth said today the financial results for the half year to 31 December 2017 show Spark has made good progress on its bold transformation strategy. More >>
Free Spark WiFi throughout New Zealand
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 5:31 pm | Spark
With a state of emergency declared in Christchurch and the Buller District, and bad weather setting in across New Zealand, Spark has opened up its nationwide WiFi network. More >>
