Topic: Spark

Spark has confirmed it will close its 3G network on 31 March 2026, as the technology reaches its end of life. The move will free up limited radio spectrum to support the expansion of 5G and allow for continued investment in Spark's 4G network across Aotearoa.

Spark New Zealand (Spark) has signed a strategic network operations partnership with Nokia. Under the partnership, Nokia will manage the day-to-day monitoring and support for Spark's network, while Spark will retain strategic decision-making and control over all components of competitive advantage, including future network strategy and planning, network design engineering, critical incident oversight, and complex operations.