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Spark Sport is off to a bumpy start streaming the Rugby World Cup – with customers demanding refunds after experiencing glitches and lags. Were you effected? Here’s how to get your refund. 

What is the best broadband deal in NZ right now?  We reckon we can feel it – the evening are just a little bit brighter, the days are a little bit warmer and summer is just around the corner! As we head into the summer months – this is a great time to get that last bit of life admin sorted and make sure you are on a the best broadband plan for you.

Whether it’s Netflix, Neon, Lightbox or TVNZ On Demand - streaming TV, films and sports is becoming mainstream and Kiwis young and old are changing their viewing habits. And, with 75% of Kiwis now paying for at least one streaming service – will streaming kill traditional TV?

Do you feel nervous about streaming the Rugby World Cup online? 57% of people reported a negative response to hearing that they need to stream the event online. Here’s what you need to know about watching the rugby on the telly, and getting ready for the next big sporting event. 

Recent research conducted by Opinion Compare, for Broadband Compare asked a range of questions about streaming habits and the upcoming Rugby World Cup and the results were pretty clear cut.....

Are you serious about gaming? Check out our guide for NZ’s award winning gaming broadband plans.

We are seeing an increasing trend in New Zealand for utility companies to offer bundle deals across different sectors. But are bundled plans a good deal for customers, and how can you get the best deal out of bundled plans? 

Vodafone, Spark and 2degrees have announced new rural broadband and mobile services in twenty locations. Are you in one of the areas? Here’s what you need to know about improved rural broadband services!

Disney Plus NZ – the Disney streaming service that we all knew was coming will be available in New Zealand from November 19, 2019.  The cost of the Disney Plus (Disney +) service will be based on a monthly subscription fee that will set you back less than ten bucks a month at just NZ$9.99, the company has announced in the last day.

A recent study revealed strengths and weaknesses of digital ecosystems across the globe. How does New Zealand compare to the other 64 countries in the study? And how does it affect your quality of life?