Spark New Zealand partnering with Bluesky

Wednesday, 22 July 2015, 9:50 am
Press Release: Spark

Spark New Zealand partnering with Bluesky to deliver new MVNO to New Zealand

Spark New Zealand has welcomed new Mobile Network Virtual Operator (MVNO) Bluesky to New Zealand, and is proud to be providing the network and technology enabling the new company to deliver services to New Zealand.

Bluesky is a leading regional telecommunications operator providing mobile, broadband, television, and landline services across the Pacific, and officially launched its new prepaid-only service in New Zealand yesterday. Bluesky customers will have the option to top up their mobile online, at a convenience store, or through their church – a unique new distribution option that provides the participating church with the commission for community projects.

“This is an exciting time for Bluesky and it’s about connecting our Pacific people. We are a growing Pacific operator, and we want to be the preferred network for Pacific people globally,” says Bluesky Pacific Group CEO and President, Aoe’e Adolfo Montenegro.

Bluesky is the second operator to offer prepaid MVNO services on the Spark New Zealand network, and Lindsay Cowley, Spark GM Wholesale, Product and International says that this new partnership highlights Spark New Zealand’s commitment to the Pacific.

“Spark New Zealand’s size and scale, our industry knowledge, and our deep-rooted connections to the Pacific put us in the perfect place to help propel innovative new services like Bluesky forward. We have a tried and true prepaid MVNO platform and they have a unique new approach to service the needs of a market segment – it’s a great combination,” Cowley said.

As an MVNO, Bluesky will rely on Spark New Zealand’s high quality network for connections, but maintain its own sales and service support functions. The Spark mobile network reaches more than 97% of where New Zealanders live, work, and play. A super fast 4G network is available in more than 130 cities, towns, and other places in New Zealand, all underpinned by Spark New Zealand’s Optical Transport Network – arguably the largest, most resilient and efficient core data transport network in the country. Spark New Zealand’s new prepaid MVNO system builds on this solid platform and now provides even more options for other operators in New Zealand:

“The Bluesky deal is our second prepaid virtual network partnership and the deal is a sign of our intent to look for opportunities in the MVNO market in New Zealand,” Cowley concluded.

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