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2talk launches mobile plans, offers complete communications solution
Unified Communications

2talk launches mobile plans, offers complete communications solution

Business cloud service provider 2talk has launched mobile plans, adding to its broadband and IP Voice products.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Mar 2021
ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online
Unified Communications

ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online

Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Mar 2021
Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice
Unified Communications

Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges
Financial results

Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges

Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 31st Aug 2020
COVID-19 highlighted the importance of NZ's telecommunications networks -TCF
Unified Communications

COVID-19 highlighted the importance of NZ's telecommunications networks -TCF

New Zealand's telecommunications networks will drive the post-COVID rebuild, says the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Vodafone launches new endless data plans for consumers and business customers
Unified Communications

Vodafone launches new endless data plans for consumers and business customers

Vodafone New Zealand unveils new mobile phone plans with endless data, addressing customers' increasing demand for data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
Aussie landlines becoming extinct earlier than expected
Unified Communications

Aussie landlines becoming extinct earlier than expected

Landline phone usage in Australia is declining rapidly, with just 56% of Australians owning one, according to Finder.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Testing begins at Vodafone's first 5G site in Christchurch
Unified Communications

Testing begins at Vodafone's first 5G site in Christchurch

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.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019
Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”
Unified Communications

Vocus slams ComCom mobile review as “disgraceful”

Vocus criticises Commerce Commission for considering mobile market healthy and claims NZ MVNOs aren't working.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Mobile plan stories

Vodafone's Mobile Virtual Network Operator open for business
Endpoint Protection

Vodafone's Mobile Virtual Network Operator open for business

Vodafone NZ opens its Mobile Virtual Network Operator platform, with My Republic as its first partner. More consumer choice expected.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2022
Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications
Unified Communications

Kiwis are switched on when it comes to telecommunications

New Zealanders are tech-savvy telecom users, embracing new technology and flexibility, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2022
Kiwi mobile users see nearly five times faster speeds on 5G than on Wifi
Gaming

Kiwi mobile users see nearly five times faster speeds on 5G than on Wifi

New Zealand mobile users experience almost five times faster speeds on 5G compared to Wifi, according to Opensignal.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Dec 2021
How Spark's wireless broadband simplified a small Kiwi business's internet
Unified Communications

How Spark's wireless broadband simplified a small Kiwi business's internet

Peter Thrower had never had much luck when it came to internet connection for his business. Then he called Spark.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
Fixed broadband prices most expensive in New Zealand, as fibre overtakes copper
Unified Communications

Fixed broadband prices most expensive in New Zealand, as fibre overtakes copper

Fibre has surpassed copper as Kiwi households' primary internet access, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
Spark business customers to benefit from Xero partnership
Fintech

Spark business customers to benefit from Xero partnership

Spark partners with Xero to offer three months free subscription to eligible business customers in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal
Air New Zealand

Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal

Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone
Email Security

Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone

Nuisance-call blocking landline gives peace of mind around scam calls and new postpaid mobile plans designed specifically for over-65s.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
Forgotten your phone? Nearly half of Kiwis would feel 'naked'
Skinny Mobile

Forgotten your phone? Nearly half of Kiwis would feel 'naked'

A majority of Kiwis are finding mobile phones increasingly indispensable to everyday life, a new survey finds with some very interesting results.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019