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Naked line growth more concerning for Spark than Chorus
A telecommunications analyst says the rapid growth in the number of new line connections that don't include a traditional telephone service, will be a worrying trend for the telecoms and digital… Audio
Companies coughing up for content: The Spinoff
An in-depth look at rugby's deep roots in New Zealand appeared in the media here this past week. It came from one of the UK's major media titles and its writer rightly won praise for it. But most… Audio
Companies coughing up for content: The Spinoff
An in-depth look at rugby's deep roots in New Zealand appeared in the media here this past week. It came from one of the UK's major media titles and its writer rightly won praise for it. But most…
AudioSpark jobs going
Telecommunications company Spark is laying off 400 workers. But it says it's business as usual and we won't feel a thing. Audio
Cheaper copper wire price hits Chorus profit
Chorus's full-year profit has been hit due to cheaper mandated copper wire prices.
Spark has appointed receivers to Mako Networks
Spark has appointed receivers to Mako Networks after the technology company was placed into liquidation last week. Audio
Spark says demand for digital services will drive profit growth
Spark's boss is convinced the phone and broadband provider is now in the right shape to prosper. Audio
Oh no. More Sky Go no-go woe
Sky's streaming service was down for last weekend's Silver Ferns thriller. It wasn't Sky's fault, but it's far from the first time sports fans have been frustrated by its failure during top live… Audio
Spark to launch home security service
The phone and broadband retailer, Spark, says its new home security service will fill a gap in the market. Audio
Spark launches public appeal to keep copperline charges down
Spark is appealing to the public for help in battling against higher wholesale internet charges, which it says are out of whack with the rest of the world. Audio
Spark sells the last of its large non-core assets
It's the end of an era for Spark, following the sale of Telecom Rentals to Australia's FlexiGroup for 106-million dollars. Audio
Spark to sell Telecom Rentals to FlexiGroup for $106 million
Spark is selling Telecom Rentals to Australia's FlexiGroup for 106-million dollars. Audio
Spark waiting to hear if customers caught up in mass-hacking
Spark is waiting to hear if its customers' private data has been caught up in a mass-hacking by British and American spy agencies. Audio
Spark says it's positioned to meet demand for digital services
Spark says it's well positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for digital services, as it moves beyond a period of significant cost cutting and restructuring. Audio
Spark's 1st half profit and revenue fall, mobile business grows
Spark's half year profit has fallen due to waning demand for fixed line phones and intense competition in the broadband market. Audio
Spark's 1st half revenue expected to be flat, rise in EBITFS
One analyst says Spark's half year financial result is expected to reflect ebbing revenue from its landline phone business, while its ability to control costs remains uncertain. Audio
Spark wants to create online platform
The phone retailer, Spark, is about to take the next step in improving its fortunes in the competitive telecommunications market. Audio
One of Spark's top executives will leave in June
The phone company says the head of its Home, Mobile and Business service, Chris Quin, will depart to pursue new opportunities. Audio
Spark's Lightbox and Coliseum to offer internet tv sport
Spark's internet TV business has formed a joint venture with Coliseum Sports Media to offer premium sport content to subscribers. Audio
Spark says it has to raise its prices
Spark says it has to raise its prices because it's facing significantly higher costs as a result of regulatory decisions. Audio