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Taranaki to reap benefits of Spark 4G mobile coverage
Unified Communications

Taranaki to reap benefits of Spark 4G mobile coverage

Spark brings 4G to Taranaki, improving mobile coverage for residents and visitors, including access to Rural Wireless Broadband.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
How did this SMB ensure continuity and save thousands of dollars?
Disaster Recovery

How did this SMB ensure continuity and save thousands of dollars?

Whangamata Super Liquor conquers downtime, secures transactions during peak season with Cradlepoint, sparing £10k losses.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
New RBI tower brings greater connectivity to Kauaeranga Valley
Unified Communications

New RBI tower brings greater connectivity to Kauaeranga Valley

New RBI tower brings 4G broadband and mobile coverage to Kauaeranga Valley, Coromandel, NZ - improving connectivity for residents and tourists.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Four ways network downtime can hurt your business – and how to prevent it
Disaster Recovery

Four ways network downtime can hurt your business – and how to prevent it

In most cases, a business can't meet the needs of their customers, partners or even their own objectives when their network goes down.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016
Wireless technology changing the way we live and do business
Wireless Networks

Wireless technology changing the way we live and do business

Enterprise adoption of cloud, mobile and IoT technologies is driving the need for always on-connectivity for people, places and things— anywhere.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016
Spark and Vodafone show commitment with new cell towers
Unified Communications

Spark and Vodafone show commitment with new cell towers

Mobile coverage has been expanded more than 1700 square kilometres of rural areas previously without coverage via 15 new cell towers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package
Unified Communications

Skinny jumps on broadband bandwagon, promises NZ's cheapest package

Skinny Mobile enters the broadband market, touting NZ's cheapest prepay package with 60GB for NZD $55 a month, no landline required.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016
Spark invests $14m in rapid 4G rollout in rural Canterbury
Unified Communications

Spark invests $14m in rapid 4G rollout in rural Canterbury

Spark New Zealand has been working with local councils to provide rural residents access to better, faster broadband and mobile data services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2015
5G becoming major consideration for telcos and vendors
Unified Communications

5G becoming major consideration for telcos and vendors

5G wireless technology is becoming a major focus for operators, with initial standards set for 2020, says new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition
Network Infrastructure

SDN meets 4G LTE connectivity with Cradlepoint acquisition

Cradlepoint acquires Pertino, integrating SDN innovation with 4G LTE solutions to transform enterprise networking.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
In-vehicle wireless solutions: Connecting people and communities
Wireless Networks

In-vehicle wireless solutions: Connecting people and communities

In the past decade transportation technology has advanced in leaps and bounds, and wireless connectivity has become a great enabler for communities.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2015
4G LTE market undergoes explosive growth
4G technology

4G LTE market undergoes explosive growth

The global LTE market is set to grow at a significant 78.6% CAGR until 2019 due to a rising demand for high-speed broadband.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Dec 2015
Could we have 5G as soon as next year?
Unified Communications

Could we have 5G as soon as next year?

Verizon has announced its 'aggressive' roadmap for fifth-generation, or 5G, wireless technology, beginning by launching field trials next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015
Key mobile broadband advancements on the horizon
Unified Communications

Key mobile broadband advancements on the horizon

Mobile broadband set for transformation as LTE paves the way for the 5G revolution, promising faster, more efficient networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2015
Vodafone completes 4G upgrade, offers customers money-back guarantee
Unified Communications

Vodafone completes 4G upgrade, offers customers money-back guarantee

Vodafone says it is 'so confident' in its mobile network, it will provide a money-back guarantee to new customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2015
2degrees continues 4G network rollout
Unified Communications

2degrees continues 4G network rollout

2degrees' 4G network now reaches almost 60% of the New Zealand population, following the second stage of the telco's 4G rollout.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2015
Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site
Unified Communications

Spark continues 4G rollout with 150th mobile site

Spark has deployed 4G to its 150th mobile site over the 700MHz spectrum on its Hangatiki site, marking what it says is a key milestone for Waikato.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
Woosh narrows annual loss as accounts tagged by auditor
4G technology

Woosh narrows annual loss as accounts tagged by auditor

Woosh Wireless's financial statements have been tagged by its auditor as the internet service provider narrowed its annual loss by clamping down on co.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2015

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