It's good to talk telecoms: Why the forgotten sector for equity investors is key to the digital revolution

Comms giants crucial elements in economic recovery

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The telecommunications sector has been a graveyard for investors for many years now, with shareholder returns falling way short of the wider market. Over the past five years, the MSCI World Index has delivered a return of 81%.

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