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Time to ditch your 3G phone
Tens of thousands of handsets and other devices are likely to become redundant by the end of the year as NZ shuts down the 3G phone network.
Time to ditch your 3G phone
Tens of thousands of handsets and other devices are likely to become redundant by the end of the year as NZ shuts down the 3G phone network. Audio
As telcos get ready to switch off 3G - are we ready?
On Monday it was revealed more than a million mobile phones could be prevented in Australia from calling emergency services, as the country progresses its 3G shutdown. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Telecommunications systems cut
The cyclone is causing major telecommunications outages. Gisborne in particular is completely isolated this morning with internet and mobile phone lines out. Paul Brislen is head of the… Audio
Copper land-lines to go, concerns for vulnerable
The copper network is being retired, so what now for vulnerable customers who rely on the land line? Kathryn is joined by Chorus spokesperson Steve Pettigrew and SPARK Product Director Tessa Tierney… Audio
Climate Leaders Coalition signatories commit $9.5 billion to reduce emissions
The Climate Leaders Coalition's third anniversary snapshot shows Kiwi businesses have invested $9.5b into emissions reduction. Audio
Technology commentator Bill Bennett
Technology commentator Bill Bennett joins Kathryn to talk about the Commerce Commission's warning to telcos over the way they're marketing alternative broadband technologies as the copper telephone… Audio
Invercargill man frustrated by cellphone reception decline
Invercargill man Russel Bell has noticed over the past several weeks his previously good cellphone signal has dissolved into basically nothing.
Since February 14 Bell thinks he has been missing calls… Video, Audio
Demand for more data boosts Spark's profit
Strong growth in mobile data sales has lifted the half year profit of telecommunications company Spark. Audio
Spark's big test. Jolie Hodson on being bold
Spark's Chief Executive Jolie Hodson talks to Kathryn Ryan about taking high profile, high stakes risks, like the live streaming of the 2019 Rugby World Cup. Jolie Hodson was appointed to the CEO… Audio
Spark Lightbox sale to Sky
Telecommunications giant, Spark, is selling its video streaming service Lightbox to Sky TV. Communications and tech expert Paul Brislen talks about the deal. Audio
Sky buying Lightbox a 'massive content boost'
The telecommunications company Spark is selling its video subscription service Lightbox to Sky Network Television for an undisclosed price. Audio
The best and worst of technology in 2019
Tech commentator Peter Griffin joins Lynn to talk about Facebook's missteps, the hype over the arrival of 5G, the hollowness of Silicon Valley, the rise of quantum computing, the impact on technology… Audio
Spark withdraws bid to use Huawei as sole provider for 5G
Spark is abandoning its original plan to go with Huawei as the sole equipment supplier for parts of its 5G network. Audio
Rural rugby fans frustrated as Spark wins more broadcast rights
It wasn't just the rugby causing angst among sports fans across the country, with the news that Spark has stumped Sky and bagged the broadcast rights for cricket games in New Zealand from next year.
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Spark Sport wins broadcast rights to NZ cricket matches
Spark has scored another point in the battle to become the home of New Zealand sport, by securing the rights to cricket played here.
Spark Sport has wrestled the rights to broadcast the Black Caps… Video, Audio
Was Spark's streaming drama a storm in a tech teacup?
Was Spark Sports streaming fail just a one-off blip? Or game over for our titanic telco and sport on screen - and a knockback for digital innovation? Would politicians arriving at the breakdown really… Video, Audio
Mediawatch for 29 September 2019
Was Spark's streaming drama a storm in a tech teacup?; giving Amazon a big break. Audio
Press panic over Spark streaming the Rugby World Cup online
We haven't been this twitchy about tech since Y2K. Spark took a gamble by buying the World Cup broadcast rights and offering live streaming coverage to subscribers. It's sparked a flood of sceptical -… Video, Audio
Spark Sport not discouraged by issues and naysayers
The telecommunications company Spark is not discouraged by criticism of its ability to stream the Rugby World Cup in a little over a week. Audio
