Spark launches 5G Starter Fund
Posted on 8-Mar-2020 19:19 News, 5G
Kiwi innovators rallied to crack the next big 5G idea that will transform New Zealand.

Samsung expands to New Zealand in 5G Networks Deal with Spark
Posted on 5-Mar-2020 08:17 News, 5G
Samsung Electronics has signed a commercial agreement with Spark New Zealand to take part in building Spark's 5G network in 2020.

Vodafone launches innovation initiatives to help businesses use 5G
Posted on 26-Feb-2020 05:00 News, 5G
The first Vodafone 5G Innovation Lab and a Digital Innovation Speaker Series with University of Canterbury aim to turbocharge local innovation.

Vodafone 5G service live in four cities
Posted on 10-Dec-2019 08:30 News, 5G
Greater speed, latency, capacity and security via 5G mobile is now available in parts of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.

Wellington Airport becomes first 5G connected airport in the country
Posted on 3-Dec-2019 08:42 News, 5G
Vodafone offers travellers the chance to try 5G speeds for free before the network goes live.

Spark 5G live on Auckland Harbour for Emirates Team New Zealand
Posted on 4-Nov-2019 17:30 News, 5G
Real time data from race boat to chase boat – Spark announces next step with Emirates Team New Zealand.

Vodafone 5G launch marks day one of new ownership
Posted on 1-Aug-2019 11:59 News, 5G
Vodafone today announced it will take its first step into New Zealand's 5G future and switch on a 5G network in December, starting in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.

5G uptake even faster than expected
Posted on 12-Jun-2019 10:01 News, 5G
A new Ericsson report says 5G coverage is forecast to reach 45 percent of the world's population by end of 2024, carrying 35 percent of the global mobile traffic.

Lenovo and Qualcomm unveil first 5G PC called Project Limitless
Posted on 28-May-2019 20:23 News, 5G
Project Limitless is the years-long collaboration between Lenovo and Qualcomm to develop a new class of 5G connected PCs that are always-on, always-connected and engineered for smarter, modern computing experiences.

GCSB declines Spark's proposal to use Huawei 5G equipment
Posted on 28-Nov-2018 15:43 News, 5G
Spark New Zealand recently notified the Director-General of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), in accordance with the requirements of the Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Act 2013 (TICSA), of its proposed approach to implementing 5G technology on the Spark mobile network.

Huawei and Spark unveil world-first 5G trial network with separated access and core
Posted on 23-Nov-2018 16:33 News, 5G
Huawei New Zealand and Spark have switched-on a live multi-vendor 5G trial network built to the full 3GPP Release 15 global industry standard at Spark's 5G Lab in Auckland.

Spark 5G launch announced: 1 July 2020
Posted on 19-Nov-2018 15:17 News, 5G
Spark aims to have New Zealand's first 5G network live on the Auckland Harbour by 1 July 2020 for Emirates Team New Zealand to use as part of its preparation to defend the America's Cup.