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Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?
4G technology

Spark buys 2019 Rugby World Cup broadcast rights, should you worry?

Spark secures Rugby World Cup 2019 streaming rights, promising flexible pricing and accessibility for all Kiwis, not just Spark customers. Should fans worry?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm
Unified Communications

Chorus and Spark comment on the impact of last night's storm

Chorus and Spark networks in New Zealand affected by power outages after storm, causing disruptions to phone and broadband services.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Vodafone and Nokia to create 4G network on the moon
Space Technologies

Vodafone and Nokia to create 4G network on the moon

Vodafone and Nokia to establish a 4G network on the Moon in a joint effort with PTScientists and Audi, aiming for a 2019 launch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018
Launch of Surface Pro LTE in NZ to revolutionise the 9-to-5 workforce
Microsoft

Launch of Surface Pro LTE in NZ to revolutionise the 9-to-5 workforce

The much anticipated Microsoft Surface Pro with LTE has finally launched in NZ with a great opportunity for the channel to transform the workforce.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017

Global Stories

4G technology stories

VMware to acquire Dell EMC service assurance tech and team
Virtualisation

VMware to acquire Dell EMC service assurance tech and team

VMware will provide service assurance for communications service providers as they roll out competitive new services on current and 5G networks.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018
Spark and Skinny launching 240GB wireless broadband plans
Unified Communications

Spark and Skinny launching 240GB wireless broadband plans

Spark and Skinny debut 240GB wireless broadband plans, priced from NZD $89.99 and NZD $59 respectively, targeting high data users in urban areas.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds
Unified Communications

Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds

Accelerated Concepts announced it has launched an Australian-designed 4G failover router that delivers NBN speeds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Exclusive interview - Cradlepoint on how partners can benefit from networks-aaS
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview - Cradlepoint on how partners can benefit from networks-aaS

ChannelLife talks to Cradlepoint CMO and APAC MD about what to expect from the company's move to a subscription model.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Cradlepoint embraces subscription model with new solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Cradlepoint embraces subscription model with new solutions

The model reflects the industry trend toward SaaS and aims to simplify the application of 4G LTE solutions for end-users.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Spark and Vodafone work together to build new cell tower
Unified Communications

Spark and Vodafone work together to build new cell tower

Spark and Vodafone have partnered to launch a new 3G and 4G cell tower in Kirwee, Canterbury, enhancing connectivity for the rapidly growing town.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market
Digital Entertainment

Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market

Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G
Unified Communications

End of an era – 2degrees to shut up shop on 2G

2degrees is set to close its 2G service by March 2018, urging customers to upgrade to 3G or 4G phones as the end of second-generation wireless technology looms.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
Soaring mobile data usage in ANZ an opportunity for businesses
Unified Communications

Soaring mobile data usage in ANZ an opportunity for businesses

Ericsson has released a report that reveals the highest mobile data growth since 2013 with year-over-year growth of 70 percent - and it's to continue.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
5G aside, operators need to keep pushing 4G coverage
Unified Communications

5G aside, operators need to keep pushing 4G coverage

With so much recent focus on 5G, it is easy to overlook the importance to mobile operators of continuing to drive up usage over their LTE networks.

By Julian Bright • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC
Supply Chain

4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016
Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos
Unified Communications

Govt announces new RMA standard for telcos

The UK Government has introduced new standards to improve connectivity and streamline processes for telecommunications facilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

4G technology stories

Decline in router spend thanks to Australia's 4G rollout
Unified Communications

Decline in router spend thanks to Australia's 4G rollout

Declining router spend in Australia blamed on completion of 4G rollout, says IDC. Revenue in Q2 2016 dropped 31% YoY due to decreased service provider spend.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016