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Vodafone launches new endless data plans for consumers and business customers

Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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Vodafone New Zealand unveils new mobile phone plans with endless data, addressing customers' increasing demand for data.
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Spark business customers to benefit from Xero partnership

Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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Spark partners with Xero to offer three months free subscription to eligible business customers in New Zealand.
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Aussie landlines becoming extinct earlier than expected

Fri, 18th Oct 2019
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Landline phone usage in Australia is declining rapidly, with just 56% of Australians owning one, according to Finder.
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Testing begins at Vodafone's first 5G site in Christchurch

Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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The new 4G cell site will increase the area's access to communication services, with boosted mobile phone reception and data speeds faster than 3G.
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Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal

Thu, 5th Sep 2019
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Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.
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Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone

Thu, 27th Jun 2019
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Nuisance-call blocking landline gives peace of mind around scam calls and new postpaid mobile plans designed specifically for over-65s.
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Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Mon, 20th May 2019
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Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.
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Forgotten your phone? Nearly half of Kiwis would feel 'naked'

Wed, 8th May 2019
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A majority of Kiwis are finding mobile phones increasingly indispensable to everyday life, a new survey finds with some very interesting results.
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Commerce Commission report shows fibre is hot on the heels of copper

Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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The report shows that as of 30 September 2018 there were 668,850 households and businesses connected to fibre, an increase of 45% from 2017.
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OPPO R17 Pro a smartphone for photography lovers

Fri, 9th Nov 2018
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OPPO sets the stage for photography enthusiasts with the new R17 Pro, boasting advanced AI camera tech, a 6.4-inch FHD+ screen, and lightning-fast charging.
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OVO Mobile inks distribution deal with Australia Post

Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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OVO Mobile has partnered with Australia Post, marking its second major retail deal in weeks, expanding to nearly 1,400 retail outlets across Australia.
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Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans

Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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Vodafone launches new broadband plans with tailored options for Kiwi households, offering unlimited data, Wi-Fi packages, and constant connectivity.
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Vodafone unveils new mobile plans – data bundles with no strings attached

Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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Customers can create mobile hotspots and tether to other devices, regardless of whether they are at home or on the move.
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Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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Spark unveils new rollover plans, allowing customers to save up to 3.5GB data and 500 minutes for a full year but prompts a switch to new plans.
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Vodafone Lights a fire under NZ's prepay market with My Flex Prepaid

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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Vodafone NZ launches My Flex Prepaid plans, allowing customers to customize voice, data, and text allocations.
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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.
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The state of it: ComCom report takes close look at NZ telco sector

Thu, 26th May 2016
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New Zealand's telecoms sector changing rapidly, with data consumption accelerating and mobile calling set to overtake fixed lines.
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Spark and Spotify renew streaming vows

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Spotify has extended its exclusive partnership with Spark, in a deal that will see Spark offer Spotify services for a further two years.
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Skinny Mobile beating the big boys

Thu, 17th Mar 2016
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Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People's Choice Award 2016.
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Who are NZ's best mobile service provider and ISP?

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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Skinny Mobile wins Best Mobile Service Provider at Consumer NZ People's Choice Awards; Inspire Net also wins in ISP category.