Spark stories - Page 17
Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.
Week in review: The biggest stories that went down last week on NetGuide
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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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!.
Spark welcomes 90% 4G rollout announcement; says 4.5G is where the future lies
Thu, 16th Mar 2017
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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.
Nividous and Salient Process join forces in strategic partnership
Mon, 13th Mar 2017
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The companies says this integration will enable developers to reduce the time, cost and technical skills necessary to build process applications.
Spark makes formal offer to acquire TeamTalk
Thu, 9th Mar 2017
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Spark offers to buy all TeamTalk shares at NZ$0.80/share, 78% higher than last closing price, says CFO Chalmers.
Spark to return to Chch CBD in ‘striking’ new Cathedral Square office
Tue, 7th Mar 2017
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Spark to return to Christchurch CBD with new office in Cathedral Square. Building set to be ready by July 2019. #Spark #Christchurch #CBD.
Spark scores landmark Netflix deal
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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digital entertainment
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lightbox
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Spark has signed an exclusive partnership with Netflix, making it the first time Netflix has been bundled with broadband in New Zealand.
Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.
NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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commerce commission
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The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.
Spark partners with Enable for 'street in a week' in Christchurch
Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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Spark and Enable's 'street in a week' arrives in Christchurch, promising day-long fibre installs to hasten broadband upgrades.
InternetNZ: Scrutiny essential on ComCom's Vodafone-Sky decision
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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InternetNZ calls for thorough vetting of the impending Vodafone-Sky merger decision, backing a potential delay.
Spark pleas for pause as Vodafone-Sky merger looms
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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Spark seeks High Court halt to Vodafone-Sky deal, citing need for 'natural justice' and consumer protection before merger proceeds.
Spark NZ: Dynamic change, fibre movement & the road ahead
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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financial results
Mark Verbiest and Simon Moutter address Spark's financial results for the half-year ending 31st December 2016.
Galaxy S7 Edge: Samsung gets sleek with limited edition Black Pearl
Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Samsung launches limited edition Black Pearl finish for Galaxy S7 Edge, exclusively available in 128GB memory configuration.
Spark & Ericsson partner up to deliver Kiwis a fully digital voice network
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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voice
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Kiwi telco Spark has partnered with Ericsson to launch a next-generation fully digital voice network technology called IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS).
Spark talks business with new acquisition on the horizon
Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Spark plans to acquire TeamTalk, offering a significant premium to its latest share price, in a deal benefiting shareholders.
Surprise surprise: NZ telcos need to up customer service game
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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crm
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The latest Consumer NZ survey on NZ telcos has revealed Kiwis aren't to happy when it comes to customer service.
Spark digitally transforms NZRB in time for summer racing season
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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The New Zealand Racing Board has completed a major phase of its data centre migration with the help of Spark, redesigning and modernising its ICT setup.
REPORTS: Auckland Spark store ram-raided
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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Thieves raid Spark store in Ponsonby, Auckland, for second time, stealing mobile devices now rendered useless. Store re-opens after clean-up.
Updated: What went down with Spark’s weekend outage
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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personal computing devices
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Spark mobile and broadband services were down on Sunday, with widespread outages impacting some customers across the country.