Is there value for investors in the telecom sector?

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Want to invest in telecoms? Here’s how the sector’s performed recently and the longer-term trends investors should know about.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure whether an investment is right for you please seek advice. If you choose to invest the value of your investment will rise and fall, so you could get back less than you put in.

Published on 5 January 2024

It was correct at the time of publishing. Our views and any references to tax, investment and pension rules may have changed since then.

The telecommunications sector provides phone, data, and internet services across the globe. It's a big, highly regulated, and evolving industry that plays an important role in modern lives – keeping us connected to friends, family, work, and entertainment.

This article isn’t personal advice. If you’re not sure an investment is right for you, seek advice. Investments and any income from them can rise and fall in value, so you could get back less than you invest. Ratios shouldn’t be looked at on their own and past performance isn’t a guide to the future.

Investing in an individual company isn’t right for everyone because if that company fails, you could lose your whole investment. If you cannot afford this, investing in a single company might not be right for you. You should make sure you understand the companies you’re investing in and