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Spark picks up English premier football coverage
The telecommunications company has expanded further into sports broadcasting - picking up the rights to English Premier League from next year.
Spark sets out plans for rollout of 5G network from 2020
Spark has set out its plans for state-of-the-art 5G mobile services from 2020, as the rollout gets underway elsewhere in the world. Audio
Spark facing court action
The telecommunications company Spark is facing court action for allegedly overcharging thousands of customers. Audio
Dare to stream
An Australian telco's groundbreaking online coverage of the FIFA World Cup failed to fire this week. Disgruntled punters and even the PM have forced it to put the pictures back on TV instead - and all… Video, Audio
Spark sees Agile workplace as its future
Is Spark is within its rights to give 1900 staff five days to sign new employment contracts, or leave the company? Audio
Spark makes deal with Sky TV to offer sport content
Sky TV has cut a deal to deliver sports coverage to Spark's broadband customers. Audio
Spark downgrades profit with accelerated cost-cutting measures
The telecommunications company, Spark, has downgraded its profit outlook as it plans to spend more on a restructuring programme, adding 55-million of costs to the bottom line. Audio
Spark sells half of Connect 8 to Electra
The telecommunications company, Spark is selling a half-stake in its fibre network company, Connect 8, for an undisclosed amount. Audio
Is NZ ready for streaming sport events online?
New Zealanders are being told they better get used to the digital world of streaming TV shows. Spark has won the rights for the Rugby World Cup and only seven of the matches will be free to air on… Audio
Rural communities worried about missing out on RWC
Spark and TVNZ have secured the rights to broadcast the Rugby World Cup, but only seven of the 40 matches will be on free-to-air TV - the rest will require a high-speed internet connection. Video, Audio
Streaming the Rugby World Cup
The Rugby World Cup 2019 broadcast rights have been sold to TVNZ and telecommunications giant Spark. The price of streaming all the games has not been revealed and TVNZ will play just seven games free… Audio
Spark plans to continue working with TVNZ for premium content
The telecommunications company, Spark, says it wants to keep working with TVNZ to secure broadcasting rights to premier content. Audio
Eyes on the RWC prize
The Rugby World Cup in Japan next year will be screened here by TVNZ and telco Spark. For the first time, fans who want every game live will have to pay to watch it online. Is it a significant… Audio
Spark H1 profit falls more than 3% on restructuring costs
Telecommunications company Spark has seen its first half profit fall as it spent more to reposition its digital services to a lower cost structure. Audio
Bits+Bytes: Is your ISP ripping you off and what can you do about it?
Bits+Bytes: Which internet service providers are getting the most complaints – and the simple steps to take if you’re feeling ripped off by your provider – and why Facebook has banned cryptocurrency… Audio
Spark plans to buy broadband companies to gain customers
The telecommunications company, Spark, is looking to buy broadband companies as a cost effective way to build its customer base. Audio
Spark reports increase in full year profit
Spark has reported an increase in full-year profit, with an improved performance in the mobile and information technology divisions.
Spark's FY net profit rises 13 percent
The telecommunications company, Spark, has seen its full-year profit rise on the back of improved mobile and information technology earnings. Audio
Vodafone and Spark rolling out internet of things networks
The two largest telecommunications operators, Spark and Vodafone, are each rolling out nationwide networks to connect smart devices and sensors to the internet of things. Audio
Queenstown pips the country for fast mobile broadband
From today, Queenstown has the fastest mobile broadband in the country. Audio