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Smartphones, the necessity that costs Aussies $9 billion per year

While Aussies are spending less on their monthly mobile plans, it appears they're still coughing up big bucks for the pleasure of staying connected.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Global Stories

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Network Infrastructure

Commerce Commission report shows fibre is hot on the heels of copper

The report shows that as of 30 September 2018 there were 668,850 households and businesses connected to fibre, an increase of 45% from 2017.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2018

Australia Post

OVO Mobile inks distribution deal with Australia Post

OVO Mobile has partnered with Australia Post, marking its second major retail deal in weeks, expanding to nearly 1,400 retail outlets across Australia.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017

Unified Communications

Full stream ahead: Vodafone announces new broadband plans

Vodafone launches new broadband plans with tailored options for Kiwi households, offering unlimited data, Wi-Fi packages, and constant connectivity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017

Unified Communications

Spark launches rollover data & minutes for all customers

Spark unveils new rollover plans, allowing customers to save up to 3.5GB data and 500 minutes for a full year but prompts a switch to new plans.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Unified Communications

Spark ups its data game on pay monthly plans

Spark is increasing the amount of data for its pay monthly customers by up to 60%, responding to changing mobile usage in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016

Unified Communications

The state of it: ComCom report takes close look at NZ telco sector

New Zealand's telecoms sector changing rapidly, with data consumption accelerating and mobile calling set to overtake fixed lines.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2016

Unified Communications

Spark and Spotify renew streaming vows

Spotify has extended its exclusive partnership with Spark, in a deal that will see Spark offer Spotify services for a further two years.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2016

Unified Communications

Skinny Mobile beating the big boys

Skinny Mobile is celebrating some decent wins over the last couple of weeks, after winning the Consumer NZ People's Choice Award 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016

Unified Communications

So The Warehouse is doing mobile plans now?

The Warehouse has officially launched its new mobile brand in stores around the country, with low prices highlighted as a key differentiating factor.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2015

Unified Communications

Slingshot questions industry pricing with mobile + broadband bundles

Slingshot accuses big telco firms in New Zealand of failing to offer better pricing, as it announces aggressive mobile and broadband bundles.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015

Unified Communications

Telcos and ISPs adding value through diversification

With the launch of Spark's app store last week, the drive for ISPs/telcos to find new sources of revenue was once again on display.

By Brendan Ritchie • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2015

Unified Communications

Could Google upset the mobile Apple cart with Google Fi?

Google Fi shakes up the industry, potentially outsmarting Apple with its seamless network-switching and cost-effective data plans.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015

Unified Communications

Customer satisfaction winners take a bow

2degrees, Vodafone, Trustpower, Apple and Noel Leeming have been named winners in the Roy Morgan Customer satisfaction Awards.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

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Skinny Mobile

Forgotten your phone? Nearly half of Kiwis would feel 'naked'

A majority of Kiwis are finding mobile phones increasingly indispensable to everyday life, a new survey finds with some very interesting results.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2019

Semiconductors

OPPO R17 Pro a smartphone for photography lovers

OPPO sets the stage for photography enthusiasts with the new R17 Pro, boasting advanced AI camera tech, a 6.4-inch FHD+ screen, and lightning-fast charging.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Nov 2018