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Review summary

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Looking at 83 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Consumers frequently struggle with unhelpful customer support, enduring very long telephone wait times, dropped calls, and frustrating automated chat loops that fail to provide real solutions. Reviewers also consistently described unexpected extra charges, confusing billing practices, and ongoing payment errors that dragged on for months without proper correction. Some people were satisfied with knowledgeable staff members who genuinely took the time to offer patient and polite assistance during store visits. These specific consumers truly appreciated the dedicated help they received when dealing with complex account issues and technical difficulties.

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Customer service

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Payment

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They are my worst nightmare! Slow slow internet speeds, could not stream Netflix, TV1 on demand or e now, just broke up due to slow internet speeds…no resolution despite repeated calls for weeks ov... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We changed over our spark internet usage to another provider. And they kept charging us for another 2 months without us knowing. Now refusing to waive the extra billing saying it was our fault and the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would not recommend spark as your fiber internet provider! After a whole month calling , writing messages back and forward verifying 100 times I still couldn’t get internet at our new house! Even... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spark told me they fixed landline and broadband but no,everytime it rains it goes out,technition comes and txts spark to say its fixed and spark says good news your case is fixed.Dont go with these cl... See more


Company details

  1. Telecommunications Service Provider
  2. Cell Phone Accessory Store
  3. Cell Phone Store
  4. Internet Provider
  5. Internet Service Provider
  6. Mobile Network Operator

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  • Victoria Street West 167, 1010, Auckland, New Zealand

  • spark.co.nz

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great services

Other then having a problem with a refund, I enjoy the services given. I say the prices are fair and that I've never really had a problem with spark infact I highly recommend to friends and family.

20 March 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Spark hidden cost rip off . do not use their service

transfer from 2 degree to spark for preorder iphone 16, i get top plan unlimited to get discount on preorder but they offer 200 discount while one nz offer 700 discount so i move to one nz, then they rip me off with $199 bill plus $175 for disconnect as i use their service for 7 days. there are hidden cost and totally worse service , employees plus manager totally rip off.
i am going to report to fair go of the rip off service.

8 November 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ping 800

Ping 800 - 1500. Horrible wifi very inconsistent I got 10000 ping on a game once not even exaggerating as this wifi averages 300 - 600 ping but I normally get 800 - 1500 as it is horrible for games

6 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spark Bayfair in Mount…

Went to Spark Bayfair in Mount Maunganui. Was served by Ronan. He did an excellent job of finding the best plan for our needs, explaining it to us, offering the latest deals and getting data transferred from mybold phone to the new one within the time he said he would. Ronan obviously had indepth knowledge on everything they had to offer and I feel confident the other staff would be just as good.

27 October 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unprofessional Behavior from Customer…

Unprofessional Behavior from Customer Service Representative**

I recently had an upsetting experience with a customer service representative who used inappropriate language in different languages during our conversation. The fillipino girl said swear word,as my girlfriend is Filipino too, she understood everything, which was unprofessional and left me feeling disrespected. I had expected a helpful and respectful interaction but instead encountered rude behavior that seemed to dismiss my concerns.

Customer service should prioritize respectful communication and support, and this incident shows a need for better training in professionalism and etiquette. I hope the company addresses this matter to ensure future interactions are positive and respectful for all customers.

24 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I changed from One to Spark thinking I…

I changed from One to Spark thinking I will get service. I have been totally disappointed. I pay monthly bill of $280 but can’t get any tech support from them.
So difficult to get hold of a human being who can help. From the time I got my connection, the lan is not working for my living room Tv. Whenever I message them I get stereotyped answers which are of no help whatsoever .if I call I ll be put on hold for more than 15 mins only to be told they can’t help.

23 October 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Company

Increase your fees without any notification, and when you bring the issue up with their team, it will just be an endless ball kicking game. Word of advice: if you ever encounter problems with Spark, don't bother using the spark support, just use TDR, file a report and Spark will reach out to you

14 October 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Horrible reception

Horrible reception, slow data or none at all and I am in a good area.
Their app is poorly designed and full of flaws,requested a password change as it wouldnt recognize my password (google stored) , sent me an email, changed password.entered new password then wouldnt recognize my email address which it just sent me reset code to.
Cant talk to a real person easily, finally navigated to a contact number page then 53 minutes onhold.
Just bad all round.
On last trip back I used them and was all good, but never again

9 October 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service!

Terrible customer service and communication, probably the worst that I have experienced and that’s saying something. If you have an issue, good luck, you will end up speaking to someone in a far away call centre that has no idea and can’t help you. Purchased a new phone, paid the deposit and heard nothing. When I mentioned that I had been told that my order had been prioritised the week prior, I was told that is what they tell all customers, great job. Still waiting for my phone after two weeks and customer services can’t help, appalling.

2 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor Communication

I purchased a new phone via online and an email confirming the order was received.....then nothing. I contacted Spark via the WhatsApp chat service and was told that the order was on hold until I paid the $99 deposit! At no time did Spark contact me to arrange this. I did pay the deposit and then again.....no communication. I had been told that I would be sent the tracking details but that did not happen. The phone did arrive safely but the process of getting it was ridiculously slow for a communications company.

11 September 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They took payment from me and it wasn't…

They took payment from me and it wasn't used to pay for my plan. Then the customer service was disgusting, asking me for my credit card details to be sent to his email. Tried to say I hadn't paid even after I provided bank statement. My bank is now thankfully investigating. Go 2degrees, you don't get scammed with them.

15 September 2024
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Barely adequate but expensive service

Barely adequate but expensive service. I recently transferred to another service who was offering the same price for like 4x as much internet data in the package.

Organized the transfer of service and was then told that they required a 28 day (their billing period) end of service extra charge on my bill. with the phone number already transferred to another service, and that month not started, so I can pay for a completely unused service.

10 September 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT USE SPARK!!!!!!

Quite possibly the worst company in New Zealand to deal with! They increase their prices all the time and don't even bother trying to communicate with them - you have to do everything via the app chat option and even when you get through to them on the chat they either don't respond or don't bother actioning your request. Cancelled our broadband with them in July 2024 and am still receiving monthly invoices. This is just incompetence!!! I refuse to pay the bills but missing a bill will effect my credit rating so just stay away from Spark - they are HOPELESSS!!!!!!

6 September 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you’re thinking of switching to spark, DONT

Could not give a 0 so 1 star will do

Run away from spark do not choose them for any of their services.

Unprofessional, internet cuts out randomly, applied for an account credit refund when I switched to one nz from spark like 3 months ago and they are still holding the money hostage.

Please stay away from this stupid f****** provider. (One nz is cheaper and has the workers actually care about what your issue is and get back to you)

6 September 2024
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