Spark stories - Page 26
Spark cries foul over Netflix GST dodge
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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digital entertainment
Spark New Zealand criticizes Netflix for not charging GST on its New Zealand service, giving them a cost advantage over competitors.
Spark Digital snaps up Cisco award
Wed, 18th Mar 2015
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partner programmes
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cisco
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awards
Spark Digital has taken out top honours as Cisco’s Innovation Partner of the Year at the vendors Partner Insight Awards.
Spark doing 'everything it can' to restore comms following cyclone
Mon, 16th Mar 2015
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Spark is doing ‘everything possible’ to help restore vital communications services to Vanuatu following the devastating effects of Cyclone Pam.
Spark to offer new Sony Xperia E4 exclusively
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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smartphones
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telco
Sony Mobile Communications has today announced the arrival of the Xperia E4. Available today, with operator exclusivity through Spark.
Full steam ahead for Spark's re-engineering programme
Tue, 10th Mar 2015
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Spark New Zealand has successfully implemented the second major stage of its programme to re-engineer and update its key customer service IT platforms.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares fall, led by Meridian, Spark, Fletcher
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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meridian energy
NZ shares dropped today, with Meridian Energy leading the fall as investors booked profits ahead of an upcoming payment. Spark and Fletcher also declined.
Spark sells Telecom Rentals for $106M to Australia's FlexiGroup
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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flexigroup
Spark New Zealand, formerly Telecom Corp, agreed to sell its Telecom Rentals business for $106 million to Australian financial services company FlexiG.
Entry level mobile plan misses out on Spark’s new upgrades
Fri, 27th Feb 2015
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smartphones
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telco
Spark has announced that it is packing more value into its pay-monthly mobile plans, excluding its entry level plan.
Fastest broadband services officially live in Dunedin
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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chorus
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gigatown
Gigabit broadband services are now live in Dunedin today, meaning the city can now access the fastest broadband speeds in the southern hemisphere.
Spark Chief Turnaround Officer out, new focus in
Wed, 25th Feb 2015
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Spark New Zealand has announced that Matt Crockett, its Chief Turnaround Officer, will be leaving the company in the middle of this year.
Spark dumps Telecom Cook Islands on Teleraro
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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Spark NZ sheds 60% stake in Telecom Cook Islands to Teleraro for NZ$23m, aligning with its customer-centric local focus strategy.
Spark New Zealand calls Chorus out
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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chorus
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commerce commission
Spark New Zealand urges regulator to lower unjust '80% higher' Chorus fees, citing expert analysis for fairer charges.
MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise, Xero climbs on tech favour; Auckland Airport falls
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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financial systems
New Zealand shares rose paced by Xero and Diligent Board Member Services, as investors favoured technology-based stocks.
Long wait ahead for Spark’s Gigatown plans
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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gigatown
Spark will offer Dunedin locals its fastest Ultra Fibre plans at heavily discounted prices ahead of its Gigatown plans later this year.
Vocus to spend US$58.5m to beef up Southern Cross Cable
Fri, 20th Feb 2015
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network infrastructure
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telco
It will increase the firm's existing capacity by almost 10 times to ensure it will continue to meet the rapid growth in internet data demand.
iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Without committing themselves to a monthly fee, customers get a cell phone alert that gives them time to take corrective action.
Spark 1H profit falls 13% after streamlining operations; outlook still uncertain
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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fintech
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commerce commission
Spark New Zealand's first-half profit fell 13 percent after the company formerly called Telecom slimmed down its business, selling assets such as AAPT.
Spark New Zealand revenue down, remains focused on growth strategy
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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Spark New Zealand has released its half-year results for the FY15 financial year, and says the company is continuing to deliver on goals.
Spark teams up with Putti to help SMEs
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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apps
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cloud services
Spark Business is offering customers a Putti 'build your own' mobile-responsive website free for 24-months (RRP $19.95 per month).
Spark Digital signs M2M deal with world's largest electronic security firm
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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m2m
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jasper wireless
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adt
The 5-year deal provides ADT with access to Spark Connected Mobility service allowing it to expand into regions where analogue is unavailable.