Spark stories - Page 30
Orcon shines bright light on throttling
Tue, 14th Oct 2014
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Orcon says an estimated 81 percent of Kiwi internet users could be having their internet artificially slowed down.
Bigpipe sparks up residential UFB
Tue, 7th Oct 2014
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Bigpipe lights up Auckland with ultrafast broadband, offering up to 200Mbps speeds, setting a new benchmark for residential internet.
Chorus outlines UBA and Boost proposals...
Fri, 19th Sep 2014
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Chorus submits to Commerce Commission, outlining the need for differentiated broadband services to meet growing demand.
'Lower-end modems' root cause of Spark outage...
Tue, 9th Sep 2014
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Spark NZ attributes major outage to outdated modems, exploited in a DDoS attack aiming at Eastern Europe, now boosting user security.
Qrious sees in new digital age with new CEO...
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Ed Hyde has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Qrious, the smart data business launched by Spark New Zealand in 2014.
Spark warns Kiwis of fraudulent phone calls...
Thu, 4th Sep 2014
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Spark NZ Warns Customers of Fraudsters Posing as Telco; Urges Vigilance. Fake calls request online login info & remote access. Bank contact advised.
Boost for rural high-speed broadband as Spark's 4G rollout begins...
Fri, 29th Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand has launched its 4G services on the recently acquired 700MHz spectrum in the Waikato region.
Spark customers offered special deal on Lightbox
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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Spark offers broadband customers a special half-price Lightbox deal for six months, adding to its 30-day free trial, for a limited time.
Light up, Light up, because now you have a choice...
Thu, 28th Aug 2014
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NZ's newest online TV service, Lightbox, goes live with exclusive shows, promising freedom and entertainment for all broadband users.
Spark NZ: All Blacks score not the only figure to soar at Eden Park
Tue, 26th Aug 2014
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Mobile data usage skyrocketed during the Bledisloe Cup match, with a 110% increase compared to last year's test match, according to Spark New Zealand.
Spark momentum gathers pace as Kiwis warm to strategic change
Fri, 22nd Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand's strategic focus on customers bolsters momentum, promising net earnings growth with a surge in mobile and IT services.
Has Spark Business solved SMB cash flow struggles?
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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Spark Business has partnered with local Kiwi company Optimizer to solve one of the most common ‘pain points’ for small business owners...
Spark Digital “unleashes Internet of Things” service for Kiwi businesses
Thu, 14th Aug 2014
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Spark Digital ignites a revolution for Kiwi firms with its IoT service, set to transform business automation and control.
Spark My Potential... Flagship crowdfunding initiative hits NZ
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Spark launches 'Spark My Potential,' a game-changer in NZ crowdfunding, offering coaching, exposure, and potential top-ups to dreamers.
Telecom makes digital mark... officially changes to Spark
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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After 27 years as Telecom, the New Zealand icon rebrands to Spark, signalling its evolution beyond traditional telephony.
Spark Digital CEO 'fired up' about digital future...
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Spark Digital CEO Tim Miles is fired up about Gen-i's rebrand. He talks to Heather Wright about the genesis of Spark and leadership.
Telecom praises Kiwis with Spark Thanks initiative...
Fri, 8th Aug 2014
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Spark New Zealand launches Spark Thanks, rewarding customers with discounts on movies, music, and more as it rebrands from Telecom.
Telecom tells Kiwis... It’s time for a ‘Giganation’
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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Telecom, set to rebrand as Spark New Zealand, champions Gigabit broadband speeds across NZ, ushering in the era of 'Giganation'.
Tele-gone? Workers rebel as Moutter-Gate saga continues...
Fri, 25th Jul 2014
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Telecom turmoil escalates as CEO Moutter faces worker backlash, highlighting a deep-rooted culture of dissatisfaction within the firm.
Under-fire Moutter apologises to 'cynical' Telecom employee
Mon, 21st Jul 2014
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Telecom CEO Simon Moutter apologises after harshly criticising a 'cynical' employee, igniting debate on leadership and workplace culture.