Spark New Zealand - Latest News [Page 11]
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 >>
Spark’s joint Fibre build gains traction in Taranaki
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 11:41 am | Spark
Image: Spark is partnering with Chorus, Transpower and Powerco to bring 286km more fibre to the region. From left Connect 8 Chief Executive Officer Ray O’Regan, Spark Fibre Capability Manager Paul Leith, Powerco GM Asset Management and Network Transformation ... More >>
Spark to credit costs of calls and texts to Tonga and Samoa
Tuesday, 13 February 2018, 11:35 am | Spark NZ
Spark announced today it will credit its customers for the cost of landline and mobile calls and texts to Tonga and Samoa in the aftermath of Cyclone Gita. More >>
Spark expand TaaS to offer seamless end-to-end solutions
Thursday, 8 February 2018, 9:56 am | Spark NZ
Spark has added contact centre, unified communication, cloud security access brokerage and site connectivity to their already expansive Telecommunications as a Service (TaaS) portfolio. The recent additions have further strengthened Spark’s ability ... More >>
Free Spark wifi across the South Island
Thursday, 1 February 2018, 4:50 pm | Spark
With a state of emergency now declared in two South Island cities, Spark has opened up its wifi hotspots to provide free data for all Kiwis in the South Island. More >>
Grant McBeath appointed as interim CEO of Spark HMB
Tuesday, 23 January 2018, 10:21 am | Spark
Spark announced in December 2017 that Jason Paris, CEO of Spark’s Home, Mobile and Business division, would leave the business in 2018 to take up an appointment with a global company offshore. More >>
Spark Turns on 4G at Pakiri Beach for Christmas
Friday, 22 December 2017, 11:00 am | Spark
In anticipation of an increase in data use this summer, Spark has switched on 4G mobile service in Pakiri beach North of Auckland, making it even easier for Kiwis to share their summer adventures via Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat. More >>
Spark Adds 4G to Four Waiheke Island Sites
Friday, 22 December 2017, 9:56 am | Spark NZ
In anticipation of a surge in demand for mobile data over the summer holidays, Spark has activated 4G on four mobile sites on Waiheke Island. More >>
Spark Improves Coverage & Capacity to Coromandel Areas
Friday, 22 December 2017, 9:52 am | Spark NZ
In anticipation of an increase in data use this summer, Spark has switched on 4G to two new sites in the Coromandel, making it even easier for Kiwis to share their summer adventures via Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat. More >>
Gisborne Gets Additional Spark Coverage for Christmas
Friday, 22 December 2017, 9:32 am | Spark
In anticipation of a huge surge in demand for mobile services in Gisborne this holiday season, Spark has brought in a temporary mobile site to improve coverage and capacity for the peak time of the year. More >>
Spark rolls in portable cell site to Mahia Beach
Friday, 22 December 2017, 8:59 am | Spark
In anticipation of a huge surge in demand for mobile services in Mahia Beach this holiday season, Spark has brought in a temporary mobile site to improve coverage and capacity for the peak time of the year. More >>
Waikawa and Springlands get 4G for Christmas
Thursday, 21 December 2017, 3:15 pm | Spark
Spark has lit up two key areas with new 4G coverage in Marlborough just in time for Christmas. More >>
Spark brings 4G to Raglan
Thursday, 21 December 2017, 2:53 pm | Spark
In anticipation of a surge in demand for mobile data this summer, Spark has activated 4G on the Raglan Town mobile site. More >>