Mobile plan stories - Page 2
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Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.
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Spark achieves annual revenue growth, despite COVID-19 challenges
Mon, 31st Aug 2020
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Spark New Zealand reports revenue growth and strong performance in key markets, with overall revenue increasing by 2.5% to $3,623 million.
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COVID-19 highlighted the importance of NZ's telecommunications networks -TCF
Fri, 7th Aug 2020
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New Zealand's telecommunications networks will drive the post-COVID rebuild, says the New Zealand Telecommunications Forum.
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How Spark's wireless broadband simplified a small Kiwi business's internet
Tue, 16th Jun 2020
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Peter Thrower had never had much luck when it came to internet connection for his business. Then he called Spark.
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Fixed broadband prices most expensive in New Zealand, as fibre overtakes copper
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Fibre has surpassed copper as Kiwi households' primary internet access, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
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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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Smartphones, the necessity that costs Aussies $9 billion per year
Mon, 21st May 2018
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While Aussies are spending less on their monthly mobile plans, it appears they’re still coughing up big bucks for the pleasure of staying connected.
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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.