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Satellites could cover for damaged fibre during the next natural disaster, the telco says.
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Picking the right phone or broadband plan: Watchdog puts heat on telcos with five new measures
Telcos have not been following the watchdog's other recommendations.
$19b business moving, Brian Gaynor library planned for new offices
'Fearless champion for NZ companies and investors' to be commemorated in new premises.
Opinion: Why Sky TV NZ should love the EPL's eye-watering deal
The richest sports media deal in UK history has a couple of interesting undercurrents.
Dunedin-born teen Niamh Crooks in "total shock" at songwriting win
Over 100 Kiwis entered the national competition.
Money Talks: Spark CEO Jolie Hodson on finding a work-life balance
The Spark chief executive reflects on the meaning of money with Liam Dann.
Does Starship blowing up, again, put One NZ’s promise of a 'mobile-to-satellite service in 2024' at risk?
PLUS: 2degrees, Spark update on plans with Starlink rival Lynk.
‘An extra lane on the motorway’ - One NZ wants to buy Dense Air, rival snarls
Commerce Commission to referee Dense Air deal, which could hurt Spark and 2degrees.
Chorus unveils tool to help it face the next big natural disaster
Plus: Spark, One and 2degrees update on their post-Gabrielle efforts to boost resilience.
Mood of the Boardroom: Climate high on Spark agenda
A clear line of sight means businesses can tackle climate challenges.
Watchdog calls power-broadband deals ‘bundles of confusion’
Power companies respond. Plus: our telco czar's next two targets.
Watchdog ranks telcos in new customer service ‘league table’ - but also pulls some punches
PLUS: Elon Musk's Starlink continues to surge.
Juha Saarinen: How eSims will change your mobile phone experience
ANALYSIS: Apple has already gone full eSim in North America, but how does it work here?
Cell tower sale helps boost Spark to billion-dollar profit
Spark has produced another strong profit and said earnings growth will continue to support higher dividends. Video / NZ Herald
Analysts’ verdict on Spark’s full-year result
Spark is lifted by mobile service revenue, the TowerCo transaction and Spark Sport's exit.
Why One NZ has just copped a record fine
Penalty comes after both sides appealed original penalty. Telco responds.
Consumption crunch: The companies to watch this earnings season
Major companies begin revealing their finances from today.
One NZ joins smartwatch fray with $5/month plan
"Wearable" plans from One NZ and Spark let you leave your phone at home.
Police, retailers join forces against ram raiders
Retail security roundtable: co-operation by some of NZ's biggest shop brands.
'World-first' satellite-to-normal-phone call completed
Lynk is competing with Elon Musk's Starlink in the cell tower in the sky stakes.
Shining new light on Matariki
Spark marks Matariki with first fully te reo Māori campaign partnering...
Shaneel Lal: Telcos unite to cancel anti-trans trolls
Opinion: Businesses will combat haters by bonding together on important social issues.
One NZ drops '100% mobile coverage’ for new tagline
A cease and desist letter was sent to the local mobile heavyweight.
How old is your iPhone? 2degrees reveals shutdown date for 3G network
It follows rivals Spark and One NZ, who have already announced kill dates.
'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council award
Sensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.
One NZ expands measures to counter child exploitation material
Spark, 2degrees strengthen protections to block websites with CSAM content.
As Spark Sport enters final days, Sky hikes pricing
Broadcaster says the rise is down to 'rights inflation', highlights new content.
Spark Sport closure: TVNZ updates on transition, with one hiccup
The telco's online sports service is free for its final month of existence.
Loaned $1.5b, never had a single loss: new $100m venture formed
'This is the result of many people over the years wanting to co-invest with our business.'
$650m project: Spark to shift 1800 staff to new Auckland CBD headquarters
'It’s at a whole new level of quality, environmental sustainability and occupier comfort.'