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Spark launches kid-focused mobile plan with parental controls

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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Spark launches the Kids Plan, a NZD $20 monthly mobile plan with parental controls and access to digital parenting resources for families.
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Rocket Mobile tops NZ value rankings for unlimited data plans

Fri, 11th Jul 2025
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Rocket Mobile offers New Zealand's cheapest unlimited data plans, topping the Commerce Commission's value rankings and challenging major network providers.
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New NZ telco Rocket Mobile launches with unlimited data plans

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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NZ's Rocket Mobile launches as a new telecommunication service bringing unlimited data plans, aiming to challenge rival companies' hidden costs.
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Spark uses AI to personalize plans based on individual needs

Sun, 8th Oct 2023
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Spark uses AI-driven decision making to offer tailor-made plans to its customers, ensuring they get the most from their broadband and mobile plans.
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If you are using public WiFi for work, stop!

Tue, 12th Sep 2023
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If you're accessing company servers or corporate email from a public WiFi connection, then you and your company are at considerable risk.
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Mighty Ape shakes up Kiwi telco market with prepay plans

Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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Mighty Ape, New Zealand's iconic online retailer, is set to disrupt the telecoms sector with its new prepay mobile plan, Mighty Mobile.
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Best broadband, mobile and energy providers of 2022 revealed

Tue, 6th Dec 2022
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Close to 300 senior-level professionals from across New Zealand's telecommunication and energy sectors came together for the NZ Compare Awards 2022.
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Apple reveals more details on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max

Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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Apple unveils iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, featuring Dynamic Island, A16 Bionic chip, 48MP camera, 5G connectivity, and iOS 16. Safety features included.
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MyRepublic unveils 'choose the speed you need' mobile plans

Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
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Broadband provider MyRepublic has announced the details of its new 'choose the speed you need' mobile plans, designed for New Zealanders.
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Vodafone's Mobile Virtual Network Operator open for business

Wed, 27th Jul 2022
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Vodafone NZ opens its Mobile Virtual Network Operator platform, with My Republic as its first partner. More consumer choice expected.
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Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications

Thu, 17th Mar 2022
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New Zealanders are tech-savvy telecom users, embracing new technology and flexibility, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
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Kiwi mobile users see nearly five times faster speeds on 5G than on Wifi

Fri, 10th Dec 2021
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New Zealand mobile users experience almost five times faster speeds on 5G compared to Wifi, according to Opensignal.
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Payments industry 'flying blind' as vulnerable consumers get caught in BNPL debt

Tue, 6th Jul 2021
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Buy now, pay later schemes could damage credit scores and harm vulnerable consumers, warns credit firm ClearScore.
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2talk launches mobile plans, offers complete communications solution

Fri, 19th Mar 2021
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Business cloud service provider 2talk has launched mobile plans, adding to its broadband and IP Voice products.
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ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online

Tue, 16th Mar 2021
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Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.
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Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice

Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.
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Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges

Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.
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COVID-19 highlighted the importance of NZ's telecommunications networks -TCF

Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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New Zealand's telecommunications networks will drive the post-COVID rebuild, says the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum.
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How Spark's wireless broadband simplified a small Kiwi business's internet

Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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Peter Thrower had never had much luck when it came to internet connection for his business. Then he called Spark.
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Fixed broadband prices most expensive in New Zealand, as fibre overtakes copper

Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Fibre has surpassed copper as Kiwi households' primary internet access, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.