Forsyth Barr on Spark's 'incumbent's dilemma'

Forsyth Barr on Spark's 'incumbent's dilemma'
Competition from power companies, fibre and satellite is eating into Spark's fixed wireless earnings. (Image: NZME)
Pattrick Smellie
Telecommunications provider Spark is underperforming in the battle for broadband internet market share, losing customers to electricity companies that bundle telco services, 2degrees, and rural customers turning to satellite broadband.That is the primary conclusion of new analysis from investment house Forsyth Barr on the country’s longest-established telco, where a fresh round of senior corporate restructuring is occurring.BusinessDesk reported yesterday that five roles in the company’s 30-strong senior management group were being...

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