Telecommunications
Consumers unhappy with broadband and mobile
Consumers are becoming unhappier with their broadband and mobile services - but what's driving the decline? Audio
New technology could keep communications going during disasters
A new type of technology will connect Tai Rāwhiti communities to civil defence during disasters - even when all other communications are wiped out. Audio
Spark dials back profit outlook and dividend payout
Digital and telco services company Spark is selling its stake in the Connexa towers business and considering the sale of other non-core assets, as it looks to offset weak consumer spending and…
Regional towns the big winners in government's 5G deal
The government says contracts it is signing with the country's three major telecommunications network operators today will speed up the rollout of 5G to regional towns.
Spark to boost investment in rural networks as part of mobile spectrum deal
The telecommunications company says it plans to expand 5G connectivity to all towns with a population of more than 1,500 people by the end of June 2026.
Spark unveils strategy to position itself for expected economic uncertainty
Spark will prioritise investment in data centres and new technologies to fuel its growth over the next three years.