Park Tech stories

Spark has carried out New Zealand's first rural trial of 5G millimetre wave (mmWave) technology to showcase the potential benefits of faster 5G data speeds.

Spark to take significant shareholding in IoT firm Adroit, enhancing IoT solutions for both companies and reinforcing Spark's commitment to the IoT market.

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

Graham will begin her role at the end of March, after a stint in managed isolation following a relocation from Austin, Texas.

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.

Four New Zealand businesses have won Spark's 5G Starter Fund, securing a share of $625,000 to develop 5G-powered ideas.

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

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

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

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.

Vodafone New Zealand launches massive data packages for wireless broadband customers, including a trial of 1TB of data.

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

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

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

CFFC urges NZ telcos to offer free scam call blockers after successful trueCall trial stops 98% of nuisance calls.

Māori students fly to Silicon Valley to spark tech and innovation dreams, eyeing a future of cutting-edge careers.

Spark customers were sent into an annoyed frenzy last night when a breakdown impacted data, texts and phone calls.