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Spark stays firm on TeamTalk deal – 80c or nothing and forget Vodafone
TeamTalk

Spark stays firm on TeamTalk deal – 80c or nothing and forget Vodafone

​Spark New Zealand today released a statement to affirm their position in their attempted acquisition of TeamTalk.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017
Commerce Commission reveals concerns for Spark/TeamTalk merger
Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission reveals concerns for Spark/TeamTalk merger

​The Commerce Commission today published a statement of Preliminary Issues regarding Spark New Zealand's proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Genesis Energy teams up with Spark's Revera cloud platform
DataCentre infrastructure

Genesis Energy teams up with Spark's Revera cloud platform

Revera, a New Zealand cloud provider acquired by Spark, has partnered with power company Genesis Energy for a five-year deal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
TeamTalk fights back against Spark's 'hostile takeover bid'
TeamTalk

TeamTalk fights back against Spark's 'hostile takeover bid'

TeamTalk yesterday recommended that its shareholders reject Spark's 'hostile takeover bid' of $0.80c per share because the price is far too low.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom
Commerce Commission

Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom

The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down last week on NetGuide
Email Security

Week in review: The biggest stories that went down last week on NetGuide

From OPPO's NZ debut to the 4.5G buzz and Apple's user-friendly edge—here's the week in tech that had tongues wagging on NetGuide!.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Spark makes formal offer to acquire TeamTalk
TeamTalk

Spark makes formal offer to acquire TeamTalk

Spark offers to buy all TeamTalk shares at NZ$0.80/share, 78% higher than last closing price, says CFO Chalmers.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office
Spark

Spark to return to Chch CBD in 'striking' new Cathedral Square office

Spark to return to Christchurch CBD with new office in Cathedral Square. Building set to be ready by July 2019. #Spark #Christchurch #CBD.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
Spark scores landmark Netflix deal
Digital Entertainment

Spark scores landmark Netflix deal

Spark has signed an exclusive partnership with Netflix, making it the first time Netflix has been bundled with broadband in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Commerce Commission

Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out

Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Commerce Commission

NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go

The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
InternetNZ: Scrutiny essential on ComCom's Vodafone-Sky decision
Sky

InternetNZ: Scrutiny essential on ComCom's Vodafone-Sky decision

InternetNZ calls for thorough vetting of the impending Vodafone-Sky merger decision, backing a potential delay.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Spark pleas for pause as Vodafone-Sky merger looms
Commerce Commission

Spark pleas for pause as Vodafone-Sky merger looms

Spark seeks High Court halt to Vodafone-Sky deal, citing need for 'natural justice' and consumer protection before merger proceeds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Spark NZ: Dynamic change, fibre movement & the road ahead
Unified Communications

Spark NZ: Dynamic change, fibre movement & the road ahead

Mark Verbiest and Simon Moutter address Spark's financial results for the half-year ending 31st December 2016.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017

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Spark reveals new cloud-based customer experience system for Kiwis
Unified Communications

Spark reveals new cloud-based customer experience system for Kiwis

Spark has launched PureCloud, a new customer experience system by Genesys, aimed at helping New Zealand businesses improve their customer interactions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2017
Spark welcomes 90% 4G rollout announcement; says 4.5G is where the future lies
Wireless Networks

Spark welcomes 90% 4G rollout announcement; says 4.5G is where the future lies

90% of the country now has access to 4G services ahead of schedule. Spark says it welcomes the news, but it also has its eyes on 4.5G.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Spark partners with Enable for 'street in a week' in Christchurch
Fibre

Spark partners with Enable for 'street in a week' in Christchurch

Spark and Enable's 'street in a week' arrives in Christchurch, promising day-long fibre installs to hasten broadband upgrades.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017

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