Spark news stories

The recent Opensignal Mobile Network Experience Report has revealed new findings and award recognitions for the NZ telco market.

Spark and Microsoft NZ have recently collaborated to launch Microsoft Dynamics 365 across the entire Spark business enterprise.

The possible sale of cellular telecommunications towers by the two biggest network owners could lead to cheaper services for consumers over the longer term.

Spark has announced that it will take a significant shareholding in IoT company Adroit, which will enhance IoT solutions for potential customers of both organisations.

The membership appointment will allow Spark to continue working closely with communities to help them thrive using innovative technology and practices.

Spark NZ has launched a new tool intended to promote visibility and inclusion for non-binary communities online.

Should Kiwis practice better smartphone security, and are they one swipe or tap away from a colossal data breach?

Challenger telcos 2degrees and Orcon Group have announced plans to merge, as they look to form New Zealand's third-largest integrated telecommunications company. 

"Any vulnerable device can potentially become a bot for an attacker, however, IoT devices are especially at risk because New Zealand is at a very early stage in terms of IoT maturity."

The NZ-owned and operated ICT distribution and services company will now be known as Entelar.

EV charging company Evnex is on a mission to roll out more charging stations in rural parts of Aotearoa, thanks in part to Spark’s extension of its IoT network.

The deal will see Spark deploy Nokia’s latest 5G RAN technology across part of the rollout while upgrading 4G at these sites using Nokia products.

The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology. 

It brings uncapped connectivity to around 1.2 million New Zealand addresses across urban and rural areas. 

“Being geographically isolated like we are in New Zealand means there’s never been a greater need to invest in our technology infrastructure," says Minister David Clark.

Coverage extends across Hamilton Central, as well as parts of Claudelands, Chartwell and Fairfield, with further coverage being added before the end of the month.

The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.

The Commerce Commission has confirmed it will keep regulation in place for three wholesale telecommunications services to continue to promote competition and protect consumers.

Spark NZ has changed the way their employees work by selecting a new customer experience company.

The companies awarded APAC Growth Partner of the Year have leveraged their customers’ digital transformation requirements to increase their product and service offerings, thereby meeting customer demands and simultaneously growing their business.

However there were notable disparities in users’ experience between urban and rural areas on three major operators: Spark, 2degrees and Vodafone.

In September 2020, the Commission published an open letter to Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees asking them to share their plans for providing their customers with more meaningful product and service comparisons and to guard against overspending.

Spark’s Innovation Studio supports technologies across networks including 4G, 5G, Cat M1, LoRaWAN, and NB IoT.

Samsung’s strategic partnership with Spark marks the country’s first new network vendor in a decade.