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The world's cheapest smartphone?

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

Focus on mobile drives Spark profit boost

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

TeamTalk shares jumped 22 pc

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

The future of television, according to Google

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

Investment at risk without higher returns

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.

NZ telcos and internet access world class

New Zealand has a telecommunications sector outperforming its OECD counterparts in a number of ways according to a report released by an industry lobby group.

Celebrations provide chance to reflect on heritage

Tse's mother still upholds traditions such as the lucky red envelopes (hong bao), usually a monetary gift.

Survey slams top providers

Two of New Zealand's biggest internet and mobile providers have been slammed in a customer satisfaction survey.

Beach will be public if campaign succeeds

An idyllic, privately-owned beach will be added to the Abel Tasman National Park if a Givealittle campaign to purchase the land succeeds.

Bears and bulls give their views on Spark NZ

Copper broadband price hike coming

Tis the season to be jolly, if you're Chorus at least, because the Commerce Commission just gave the company a huge Christmas present.

Big victory for Chorus investors

Chorus shares touched a record high after Commerce Commission's copper pricing announcement.

Henri Eliot: What should worry directors in 2016?

Henri Eliot talks to professional directors Mark Verbiest, Tony Carter, Doug McKay and Rob Campbell about their focal points in 2016.

Cost of broadband to go up

Spark warns customers to expect a rise in their internet and landline bills as cost of copper increased.

Visionary fire behind the Spark

Spark chief executive Simon Moutter has taken on one of the biggest company transformations in New Zealand business, and if its latest company result is anything to go by, shareholders believe he is succeeding.

Juha Saarinen: Telcos scoring point or own goals?

Juha Saarinen talks New Zealand telcos and the final decision on how much will they will pay towards the Telecommunications Development Levy.

Spark buys South Island IT service firm for $50m

Spark New Zealand will buy Computer Concepts Ltd (CCL) for $50 million as it continues to acquire IT services firms to beef up data-driven revenue.

Helen Twose: Sideways steps to leadership

Jolie Hodson's best career moves have come from a leap of faith into the unknown.