Spark stories - Page 31

Telecom, soon to be Spark, has announced that it will offer residential customers Unlimited Broadband Data plans from today.

Telecom's name change to Spark dubbed a risky move by PR experts, sparking debate over the loss of brand equity and customer service.

Amy Adams welcomes plans by Telecom, soon to be rebranded as Spark, to launch an internet-delivered TV service.

Telecom planned to charge users of their Yahoo Xtra email system to use the service if they were no longer a Telecom customer.

Telecom debuts Android music store for direct song downloads, charging users through phone bills, offering over a million DRM-free tracks.

Telecom introduces Data Smart Caps service to tackle the unpredictability of data roaming charges, following a $2000 bill incident.

NetGuide pits 2degrees, Vodafone, and Telecom against each other in a battle for the best mobile carrier, aiming to help consumers decide.

Chorus lands a massive $1.35bn for its demerger, surpassing its $1bn target due to high demand, fuelling its fibre network expansion.

Telecom eyes future growth, discussing Chorus split at Auckland AGM while CEO underlines strides in efficiency and service.

Telecom's shareholder vote massively approves its split from Chorus, paving the way for a major shake-up in broadband infrastructure.

Telecom will hold another vote at its annual meeting on October 26, and if this passes the demerger could be completed by November 30.

Telecom releases documents outlining plan to separate from Chorus for government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative.

Telecom launches flexible prepaid plans, letting customers tailor their usage: talk, text, or data, without being tied to a contract.

Telecom reshuffles execs amid Chorus demerger to enhance UFB and RBI efforts, aiming for sharper customer focus, says CEO Reynolds.

Telecom slashes its capex forecasts, with 2011 spending to hit $900m-$930m, down from upto $1bn, amid stringent cost control and investment strategy shifts.

Chief Executive Allan Freeth applauds today's news that Telecom and Vodafone will work together on a rural broadband bid.

Telecom XT launches Micro-SIM, enhancing iPad connectivity with special data plans. Available across NZ, offering seamless 3G service.

Amid XT Network woes, Telecom's CEO strolls riverside in Otago for a charm offensive TV ad, urging Kiwis to re-embrace the service with humour and humility.

The winners of Spark's Ideas Challenge, incorporating the $10k and Aspire Challenges, have been unveiled, focusing on both social and commercial innovation.

Telecom announces an independent review after XT Network crashes again, leaving the CEO angry at letting customers down.