Spark NZ chief executive Simon Moutter is leading the first New Zealand Innovation mission to Israel this coming week.

It's been a world of firsts for Louise Kuegler since she joined Vodafone a couple of months back.

Think your Netflix video is taking too long to buffer? Check your download speed on their new site.

Auckland woman Louise Black waited 90 minutes until her call to telco Spark was answered. She is not alone.

Auckland's largest indoor venue Vector Arena is set for a name change as telco Spark takes over the brand, technology partner and naming rights contract.

Mobile data speed of 1.15 gigabits per second is the fastest mobile data speed in New Zealand, says Spark.

Spark home broadband customers will now receive a free subscription to Lightbox for the entirety of their plan.

Advances in technology helped unlock new lifesaving capabilities in the aftermath of the devastating quake a year ago.

Chorus is rolling out a tool for customers to track the progress of their fibre connection order.

Cyclist-hating TeamTalk boss David Ware has resigned and will now head to his farm to "watch the grass grow".

WATCH: The latest piece of cable connecting New Zealand to the world wide web has landed in Raglan.

The telecommunications sector is facing a similar regulation structure as the energy sector.

Close to 20 per cent of homes and businesses in the Waikato city are now connected to ultra-fast broadband.

New Zealand's internet speeds continue to get faster, according to an international report on broadband speeds.

Skinny Mobile has been recognised for its customer service with two awards.

Cable firm that wants to connect NZ to US via Hawaii secures funding for the project, which backers claim could make caps on broadband contracts a thing of the past.

Henri Eliot talks publishing a skills matrix that provides shareholders with the information needed to evaluate a board's skill set mix.

The Tasman Global Access Cable will connect New Zealand and Australia.

Customers will need to apply online before the end of April to get the money.

World's third-largest phone maker expands its mobile vision with two-in-one tablet device, reports Bill Bennett.

Those who pledged money in the recent Givealittle campaign will get first chance to be one of three lucky families to stay at the popular beach.

Changes to consenting rules for ultra-fast broadband connections are tipped to halve the wait time for most requests.

Spark is exploring new ways to deliver video entertainment to customers, but Lightbox's chief executive says this won't be affecting its product.

A little-known Indian company is launching a smartphone set to be priced at under NZD$11.

Falling fixed line business is being more than offset by better mobile and broadband, says Spark.

TeamTalk shares jumped 22 per cent after the listed telecommunications firm's first-half profit rebounded from a year earlier.

The Internet giant is getting interested in building next-gen cable boxes.

Investment in the telecommunications sector has hit $1.7 billion annually but could shrink if returns don't rise, warns Spark chief executive Simon Moutter.