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Mark Jurgeleit, CCL’s current network services general manager, will set up the network services division as a new business called Octave.

Spark has committed to delivering New Zealand’s first 5G commercial service into the five heartland communities of Westport, Clyde, Twizel, Tekapo and Hokitika.

Ana Wight joins Spark as a future director under its programme, bringing 12 years of experience from Vend, McKinsey, and Microsoft.

Spark will deliver 5G wireless broadband into five more South Island locations before Christmas, followed by other heartland communities from March 2020.

Second only to Japan, New Zealanders’ fibre adoption rate is more than double the global average by population, according to IDC.

Spark New Zealand appoints Stefan Knight as CFO and Leela Gantman as corporate relations director, marking significant leadership shifts effective early 2020.

Finalists for the 2019 Broadband Compare TUANZ Awards have been announced, showcasing the best of the broadband industry in New Zealand.

New Zealand's mobile market in 'good shape' as competitive environment benefits consumers, says Commerce Commission.

Ingram Micro, Datacom, and Acquire are among the winners at Lenovo's Business Partner Gala Awards in Auckland.

Spark has launched 5G in Central Otago's Alexandra, aiming to enhance network capacity by 80% and expand to five more towns by Christmas.

The finalists for the Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards 2019 have been announced, spotlighting excellence across 12 competitive categories.

Spark has launched Kupu 2.0, a mobile app that supports the teaching of Te Reo Maori in New Zealand classrooms.

Kiwis frustrated with streaming-only Rugby World Cup coverage; older viewers and Sky customers most negative, new research reveals.

Spark becomes first telecommunications provider to join Air New Zealand's Airpoints programme, offering customers the chance to earn Airpoints Dollars.

Spark-owned Qrious is set to acquire data consulting firm NOW Consulting, bolstering its workforce to 170 and enhancing its analytics and AI capabilities.

Parkable is a sharing economy platform for car parking that allows companies and individuals to rent out their empty parking bays.

The company also won an award for staff retention and development, and one of its staff was recognised as professional of the year in his sector.

The new store will be an 'immersive retail experience' - something customers can't experience when shopping online.

Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees launch broadband and mobile services across 20 rural NZ locations, bridging the digital divide and enhancing connectivity.

The telco's continued improved performance was founded on a clear strategy with strong execution and greater customer focus.