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What Spark, Vodafone stand to make from cell tower sales
Sales get down to brass tacks, sizes of stakes up for grabs revealed.
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Spark recruits its latest executive from the UK
Telco stands out in the otherwise diversity-challenged ICT industry.
NZ smartphone market grows as 1 in 5 Kiwis buys an 'ultra-premium' model
Why Jarden says there's choppy water ahead.
Grant Robertson opens $329m Mansons TCLM building
"...so much money to give away. We just can't give [it] away quick enough." - Manson.
Why Spark is buying into an environmental monitoring firm
Second time that founder has sold a startup to Spark. How the deal will impact Vodafone.
Orcon-2degrees $1.7b deal approved: Could a merger with Sky TV be next?
Is it likely the merged business will try for a hookup with Sky TV?
Paul Brislen: Nothing to fear from copper switch off
For 100 years, New Zealand has relied on a network of copper lines - but that's changing.
2degrees, other telcos offer support amid Ukraine invasion
Telcos offer help to Ukrainian Kiwis trying to reach loved-ones and friends.
Vodafone NZ buys majority stake in cybersecurity firm
Cybersecurity is a fast-growing areas for telcos.
Sky TV boss says Sport price rise possible, reveals key football deal detail
Pay-TV provider flags the return of its dividend, confirms its bullish full-year guidance.
Sky makes customer gains, reinstates dividend
Half-year net profit dips but pay-TV broadcaster stands by its full-year numbers.
Spark reports strong profit, reveals key health-overall contract
Cell tower spin-off on the way. Telco warns of lower full-year contribution from sport.
2degrees' parent's shares in trading halt, pending delisting
Decision expected on Orcon Group deal in March.
Māori to be allocated 20pc of airwaves, at no cost - but Treaty claim persists
Roadblock to 5G auction removed - at a cost. What has been resolved, and what hasn't.
Joe Rogan controversy: Expert rates Spark's Spotify fallout
Will there be brand damage for the Kiwi telco? Expert's verdict.
Looks like worst-case scenario for Tonga's internet cable
Kiwi telcos offer free calls. Dust-cloud interrupts backup satellite communications.
Will 2degrees-Orcon merger pass Commerce Commission test?
How competition law experts see the deal, which has now been formally submitted.
Shock as Vodafone billing glitch reveals customer details
Vodafone thinks the privacy breach is a one-off at this stage of its probe.
Brokers' Picks: The hot stocks to watch in 2022
Results of the Herald's annual stock-picking game are in ... and the top picks for 2022.
ComCom takes legal action against Slingshot, Orcon over alleged failure to disclose early termination fees
The commission is seeking refunds for up to 5222 affected customers.
Spark tells irate mobile users to try the competition - it may pay off
Vodafone promises new cell sites from this month; Spark later next year.
Chorus staff in Auckland to move offices in early 2022
In 2019, 66 Wyndham St was sold to an overseas business 80% owned by US interests.
NZ's biggest data hogs revealed as broadband use hits another all-time high
PLUS: Watchdog reveals the best broadband performer during Auckland's latest lockdown.
Elderly victims lose $46,000 to phone scam
Scammers are preying on the politeness of the elderly.
Telecommunications: We've come a long way from the bad old days
OPINION: Today you can do more with telecommunications for less than ever before.
The Kiwi company making NZ's vaccine pass
How passes could look, and how they'll work.
Spark moving toward mandatory vaccination
Auckland under some of the toughest restrictions in the world, CEO says.
Broadband wars: Skinny dangles six months' free broadband
What's behind the latest deals - and why more competition is on the way.