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Kiwis are urged to prepare home networks for potential congestion as data demand is set to surge during New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown.

As New Zealand braces for a Level 4 lockdown, ISPs vow to bolster infrastructure and maintain services, handling a 65% uptick in daytime data usage.

ComCom has issued draft guidance to clarify enforcement of unbundled fibre access by Chorus and other LFCs, aiming to boost competition and innovation.

Spark is calling on New Zealand’s most innovative businesses to pitch their best ideas about how 5G could benefit the country.

Spark and Samsung have been working on network innovation since last year, starting with 5G trials throughout the country.

The move is designed to drive New Zealand business and public sector migration to Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.

Business Flexible Broadband offers companies uncapped data for wireless broadband, which is not only a first for Spark but a first for the country.

Spark New Zealand reports its strongest revenue growth in three years, with 4% increase to NZD $1,824 million, driven by mobile, cloud, and digital services.

Spark partners with Xero to offer three months free subscription to eligible business customers in New Zealand.

Spark and OUTLine collaborate to champion LGBTQIA+ diversity in NZ workplaces with a new film emphasising that individuality strengthens organisations.

Sky plans to merge Lightbox with its own streaming platform Neon, creating what it calls a ‘supercharged’ service for New Zealanders.

Spark becomes one of New Zealand's first carriers to offer Android's zero-touch enrolment, streamlining secure and large-scale deployment for businesses.

The government has announced plans to auction short-term rights to the 3.5GHz 5G spectrum from mid-2020 to October 2022, fostering innovation and competition.

New Zealanders are apprehensive about the 5G rollout, with health concerns inhibiting people's interest to make the switch.

Mark Jurgeleit, CCL’s current network services general manager, will set up the network services division as a new business called Octave.

Spark has committed to delivering New Zealand’s first 5G commercial service into the five heartland communities of Westport, Clyde, Twizel, Tekapo and Hokitika.

Ana Wight joins Spark as a future director under its programme, bringing 12 years of experience from Vend, McKinsey, and Microsoft.

Spark will deliver 5G wireless broadband into five more South Island locations before Christmas, followed by other heartland communities from March 2020.

Second only to Japan, New Zealanders’ fibre adoption rate is more than double the global average by population, according to IDC.

Spark New Zealand appoints Stefan Knight as CFO and Leela Gantman as corporate relations director, marking significant leadership shifts effective early 2020.