Spark stories - Page 25

Emoji is the fastest growing language in the world, with 80% of Brits using them to communicate, says a new study.

Spark calls on ComCom to end 'deafening silence' and front up on proposed price increases as BeCounted campaign attracts more than 3000 submissions.

More than 1000 people have provided submissions to the Commerce Commission calling for a reduction in copper wholesale charges.

The way New Zealanders are using the internet is changing and their hunger for speed is growing, according to Spark.

Popular streaming service Netflix has released findings on how Kiwi internet providers stack up in regards to streaming speeds.

Bigpipe enters Wellington's market with its targeted growth plan, aiming to expand further into Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, and Palmerston North.

Spark rallies Kiwis to question ComCom's proposed broadband price hike—InternetNZ backs move against 'excessive' fees.

Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.

Is TV streaming impacting ISP performance? Large dips in speed evident during peak viewing hours, according to TrueNet.

Following the devastating earthquake, Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees have today announced they will credit the costs of calls and texts to Nepal.

Spark has slipped from being NZ’s largest listed company, as investors mull its transformation away from telecoms & the risk of increased competition.

CallPlus and BNSL are standing firm on Global Mode, with BNSL firing a stinging letter to the ‘big media gang’, alleging bullying behaviour.

New Zealand shares rose, paced by Summerset Group Holdings and Ryman Healthcare as investors bought into retirement village operators.

CallPlus has hit back at legal action by broadcasters trying to stop global mode - and subtly called out Spark for its role in the legal fracas.

It’s the most talked about letter around. We take a peek at exactly what Sky, TVNZ, Lightbox and MediaWorks are claiming – and what they’re demanding.

Spark electrifies the market with the rollout of the HTC One M9, offering sleek design and cutting-edge tech on its premium plans.

My Net Fone, an ASX-listed provider of hosted voice and data communications services, will buy Spark NZ's international voice business for $22.4M.

New Zealand shares fell paced by Xero, Spark New Zealand and other dual listed stocks as investors across the Tasman sold off stocks after a major cap.

Skinny Mobile tops for prepay, while 2degrees wins for those on plans - but what exactly are we using mobile phones for these days?.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will launch in New Zealand on April 11, and Spark is officially offering customers an exclusive preview.