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The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology.

Auckland's Takapuna Beach is the landing point for a submarine cable that boosts New Zealand's international connectivity by almost 100%.

Spark launches first 5G network in parts of Hamilton, with coverage across Hamilton Central, Claudelands, Chartwell, and Fairfield. More coverage to come.

The consumer watchdog will continue to regulate three core telecommunications services in order to protect consumers.

UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.

Commerce Commission completes mobile bill review, with refined analysis saving one in seven consumers an average of £18.28 per month.

Spark's Innovation Studio supports technologies across networks including 4G, 5G, Cat M1, LoRaWAN, and NB IoT.

Te Awamutu is of particular significance because it is home to Spark's third-busiest mobile cell site for mobile data usage in the country.

Dunedin Central brings street art to life with an augmented reality exhibition to celebrate the launch of 5G in central Dunedin.

Spark believes that IoT is all about empowering businesses to use data for better decision-making, and better efficiency.

Spark partners with Auckland Transport to showcase IoT technology in downtown Auckland, demonstrating the potential of 5G for the city's CBD.

The agreement will allow businesses to implement smart tech solutions on the other side of the Tasman without needing to set up in-country operations.

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.

Spark New Zealand offers uncapped wireless broadband for free, removing data caps on its Unplan Metro service.

Spark launches 5G in Palmerston North, making it the first city in New Zealand with 5G on both mobile and wireless broadband. Four more locations to follow.

Spark completes first phase of Optical Transport Network for enhanced disaster response, faster 5G rollout, and increased data capacity with self-healing tech.

Spark has boosted its rural wireless broadband capacity in a bid to meet demand following the COVID-19 lockdown.

2degrees unveils infrastructure sharing deal to end national roaming and complete its network while reaching NZ$1bn infrastructure investment.

Vodafone, Spark, and 2degrees are urging communities to help stop arson attacks on cell sites, warning of severe impacts on connectivity and safety in Auckland.

Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it's going.