Jason Paris stories
Jason Paris is an author who writes extensively on developments in the telecommunications and technology sectors in New Zealand and beyond. His stories offer a wealth of information on the latest collaborations, innovations, and strategic decisions shaping the industry. By reading his work, you gain insights into how major telcos like Vodafone, now rebranded as One New Zealand, and Spark, are pivoting towards digital transformation and expanding their global reach through partnerships with tech giants such as SpaceX and Google Cloud.
One New Zealand to test Starlink mobile satellite service
Fri, 11th Oct 2024
One New Zealand has gained approval to test SpaceX's Starlink service, aiming to improve connectivity and resilience across Aotearoa amid climate challenges.
One New Zealand appoints Kieran Byrne as new CTO
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
One NZ, previously Vodafone NZ, appoints Kieran Byrne as CTO after Tony Baird’s 14-year tenure. Byrne to lead networks, cybersecurity, and IT operations.
One NZ celebrates first year with launch of digital One Wallet
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
To mark its first anniversary, One NZ has launched the One Wallet, a state-of-the-art digital wallet pre-loaded with a combined value of $37 million.
One NZ and SpaceX launch 'direct to cell' satellites for global coverage
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
One NZ, in cooperation with SpaceX, launched its first six 'direct to cell' satellites enabling expanded telecommunication coverage from 2024, and has joined a global alliance to offer reciprocal satellite roaming services.
Mighty Ape shakes up Kiwi telco market with prepay plans
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
Mighty Ape, New Zealand's iconic online retailer, is set to disrupt the telecoms sector with its new prepay mobile plan, Mighty Mobile.
Vodafone NZ to rebrand as One New Zealand in early 2023
Wed, 28th Sep 2022
Vodafone NZ has announced a significant rebrand, with the company announcing it is changing its name to One New Zealand in early 2023.
Google Cloud to open first cloud region in NZ - among others
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
Google Cloud has announced plans to bring three new cloud regions, one each in New Zealand, Malaysia and Thailand.
Vodafone $1.7b passive mobile tower sale to InfraRed and Northleaf
Mon, 18th Jul 2022
Vodafone NZ sells passive mobile tower assets for $1.7bn to InfraRed Capital Partners and Northleaf Capital Partners.
Vodafone NZ buys remaining stake in retail joint venture
Thu, 19th May 2022
Vodafone New Zealand has purchased the remaining 50% stake in the specialist joint venture (JV) with private equity company Millennium Corp.
Vodafone NZ donates more than $43 million to over 1000 charities
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
The company has supported more than 1000 charitable organisations since 2002 with donations totalling over $43 million.
Vodafone NZ completes international optical network upgrade
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
The project enables a dedicated, resilient and diverse set of internet pathways upon which international data can be transferred at millisecond speed.
Spark and Vodafone get behind InternetNZ's digital inclusion action plan
Mon, 14th Sep 2020
More than 50 organisations have now signed the plan, which was shared with Government and the public in May this year.
Vodafone NZ moves forward on digital reinvention with appointment of strategy officer
Tue, 7th Jul 2020
Mooney will be tasked with helping to guide the business through its ongoing reinvention towards becoming a more digitally focused business.
Spark, Vodafone and 2degrees team up with police and NZTA to tackle texting while driving
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
Spark, Vodafone, and 2degrees join forces with police and NZTA to combat texting while driving in NZ through educational campaigns and research initiatives.
Former Air NZ chief people officer heads to Vodafone
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
Jodie King appointed chief people officer at Vodafone NZ, bringing her expertise in building culture and customer focus from Air NZ.
Telecom doubles home data plans
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
Telecom has increased the data caps on all of its home broadband plans by at least 100%, reflecting the massive upswing in consumer usage.