Lightbox stories

Spark drops Lightbox video streaming service & sells it to Sky TV
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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Sky plans to merge Lightbox with its own streaming platform Neon, creating what it calls a ‘supercharged’ service for New Zealanders.

Lightbox gains competitive edge with Qrious data analytics
Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Lightbox says its offering is more competitive against global content providers than ever before – and it’s all thanks to data analytics.

Lightbox changes its platform in preparation for Lightbox movies
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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Lightbox is upgrading its technology platform and launching Lightbox Movies, a pay per view service, and Lightbox Kids for children's content.

Lightbox and The Mind Lab team up to inspire young Kiwi inventors
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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Lightbox partners with The Mind Lab to bring Mind Lab Kids' STEM-focused videos to Kiwi children, inspiring invention and creativity in a safe digital setting.

Spark NZ's Qrious snaps up Ubiquity; blending marketing automation and analytics
Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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data analytics
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Qrious has snapped up Kiwi marketing automation provider Ubiquity in deal which will see digital marketing and data driven intelligence combined.

Netflix and Lightbox battle it out for Kiwi affection
Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
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More than a million Kiwis are now subscribed to Netflix, while Lightbox has been revealed as the faster growing Subscription Video On Demand provider.

Spark scores landmark Netflix deal
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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netflix
Spark has signed an exclusive partnership with Netflix, making it the first time Netflix has been bundled with broadband in New Zealand.

Spark ups its data game on pay monthly plans
Tue, 6th Sep 2016
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Spark is increasing the amount of data for its pay monthly customers by up to 60%, responding to changing mobile usage in New Zealand.

Bigpipe's new app allows users to prioritise internet
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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telco
Bigpipe's new app allows customers to view what’s happening on their network and decide what kind of traffic gets priority over their connection.

Disconnection anxiety hitting home for Kiwis
Thu, 25th Feb 2016
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A new survey reveals just how much of an impact the internet is having on Kiwis - and our anxiety when disconnected.

New additions to Lightbox's device line-up
Tue, 9th Jun 2015
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Lightbox ramps up streaming on Panasonic TVs and Chromecast, marking a smart evolution in Kiwi viewing habits.

Everything you need to know about video streaming in NZ
Fri, 22nd May 2015
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Kiwis spoiled for choice with a plethora of video streaming services, from Netflix's global hits to local gems on Lightbox and more.

Lightbox ups the ante in streaming wars, boosts device offering
Wed, 6th May 2015
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Apple and Android smartphones and additional Android tablets join Lightbox line-up, Chromecast and more Smart TVs to follow.

Shots continue in global mode fracas
Mon, 20th Apr 2015
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Global Mode developer BNSL is calling for a declaratory judgement in the global mode fracas, but says it will defend any action.

Consumer: Global mode action 'protectionism' and 'huge blow for consumers'
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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Consumer NZ slams proposed action to block global mode, calling it a huge blow to consumers and protectionism of old content distribution models.

Global mode spat: We've got the legal paperwork
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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uc
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telco
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.

One down... First ISP bows to geo-block pressure
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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tvnz
Unlimited Internet has become the first New Zealand ISP to bow to pressure from broadcasters over ISPs providing access to geo-blocked content.

Kiwi streaming companies VS the world
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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slingshot
In response to what they believe is a breach of copyright, Lightbox, MediaWorks, SKY and TVNZ intend to take action against ISPs promoting Global Mode.

Lightbox, SKY, TVNZ legal action won't stop piracy
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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New Zealand internet companies face legal action over international geo-blocked TV and movie services, says InternetNZ.

TV networks to take legal action against ISPs? Yeah Right
Tue, 7th Apr 2015
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digital entertainment
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British TV networks may soon clash with ISPs in court, but with viewers already streaming, will lawsuits turn the tide or just be futile?.