Top Telecommunications Companies Preparing for 5G Rollout

The telecommunications sector is composed of companies that provide communication through wired and wireless infrastructure. Some companies are considered both income and growth stocks, due to their strong performance, regulatory protection and good dividends.

The latest generation of cellular mobile communications, 5G, is rolling out, and these companies are preparing to offer high data rate, reduced latency, cost savings and energy saving. Innovations like this contribute to the growth and success of the industry.

Furthermore, telecommunications is considered a defensive stock, as the demand remains steady in times of economic stress and subscription plans give a stable source of revenue.

📱 Telecommunications

BCE Inc. (BCE-T)
The holding company for Bell Canada group. They’re almost done their fibre to home that will give them more market share. BCE is the dominant player in this space and they pay a 5.5% dividends. They are well managed and are considered a good defensive stock that will weather a recession.

BCE Inc. (BCE-T) — Stockchase

Buy this for the dividend and don't expect much share price movement. BCE has raised their dividend 16 times since 2007. 5.31% yield that they just raised. They will continue to raise it. (Analysts’ price target is $61.44)

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Telus Corp (T-T)
One of the three big Canadian telecom company. They beat subscriber growth and reduced churn in Q4. They’ve increased dividends by 7% and is projected to increase. They have invested in data and are increasing their free cash flow.

Telus Corp (T-T) — Stockchase

5 yr. hold? He does not own T-T -- it holds BCE-T instead. Interest rates impact these types of stocks. He thinks T-T may be able to continue increasing dividends, but they have exposure to Waiwae, so he wold be cautious.

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Shaw Communication (B) (SJR.B-T)
A Canadian telecommunications company that has extensive fibre optic network that provides telephone, internet, tv, and mobile services. They are expected to get get a good market share of 5G. They pay a 4% monthly yield.

Shaw Communication (B) (SJR.B-T) — Stockchase

A media company that is building out their wireless platform, particularly in Western Canada. Doesn't feel any compelling reason to Buy this. Would rather own one of the national carriers. Dividend yield of about 4%.

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Rogers Communications (B) (RCI.B-T)
A telecom leader that also owns media. They pay a good dividends that is expected to be increased. I has organic growth and some say the media assets are undervalued. They have the largest wireless network in Canada and is considered a defensive growth name.

Rogers Communications (B) (RCI.B-T) — Stockchase

(A Top Pick Jan 25/18, Up 24%) 2.6% dividend. The best performer in this space in the past 3-5 years. He likes telecoms because they're defensive yet growth and has a long runway through phone upgrades.

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Quebecor Inc (B) (QBR.B-T)
A Quebec based communications company that has seen earning growth of over 20%. The growth has been exponential and the company is managed well. Their main area served is limited to Quebec, and are investing in their network.

Quebecor Inc (B) (QBR.B-T) — Stockchase

It started to roll over and get soft. $25.22 would be the support. We are at a 16 week low.

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Telefonica S.A. (TEF-N)
An international telecommunications company based in Spain. Revenues rose in 2018, and they are expecting a 2% organic in revenue. They sold their mobile communications assets in some central American countries back in February.

Telefonica S.A. (TEF-N) — Stockchase

A Spanish telecom company. Very difficult environment. They cut the dividend, which was smart. It gets a lot of its revenue from outside of Spain, though, in Europe and from Latin America. Doesn’t think Verizon will buy them.

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AT&T (T-N)
One fo the oldest telecommunications company. They have consistently raised dividends for the past 30 years and own 1/3 of the wireless market share in the U.S. They are considered lower risk than their European counterpart.

AT&T (T-N) — Stockchase

Looks a little bit like a value trap. A competitive business. Subscriber growth is flattening out. The company keeps on adding debt every year. There is not a lot of dividend coverage. Not a fan of the sector. (Analysts’ price target is $34.35)

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AMERICA MOVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V. (AMX-N)
A Mexican telecommunications corporation that is the fourth largest mobile network operator. Their share price jumped following their acquisition of Nextel’s Brazil operation giving them a strong position in Latin America.

AMERICA MOVIL, S.A.B. DE C.V. (AMX-N) — Stockchase

Gaining continus scale. Penetration is still going very strongly, as well as having several ventures in Brazil.

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Vodafone Group PLC (VOD-Q)
The United Kingdom’s largest telecom company that offers voice, broadband and data services. Most of their business is in Europe. Due to them being a UK-based company, Brexit talks have negatively affected this stock. They are facing big capital expenditures with 5G but their dividends are considered safe.

Vodafone Group PLC (VOD-Q) — Stockchase

His recommendation would be to stay away from all telecommunication companies. This is probably the most losing industry. It was 10% of the S&P 500 in 1970, and it is only 2%-3% now. Thinks it is actually going to disappear in the next 12 months. Index providers are going to sweep it under the rug,…

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Verizon Communications (VZ-N)
They are the largest telecommunications company in the U.S. and operates internationally. They pay an attractive dividends of 4.2% and their balance sheet looks good. 5G infrastructure will make it a good long term story.

Verizon Communications (VZ-N) — Stockchase

Which one you prefer between AT&T (T-N) and Verizon (VZ-N) for an RRSP? Good companies with fine dividends. In terms of total return there are other companies with lower dividend yields but better growth prospects that he would rather choose.

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T-Mobile US (TMUS-Q)
They recently launched their home internet pilot in the US for rural and underserved markets.. They are seeking a merger with Sprint on the grounds that wireless telecommunications and cable are coming together. If this goes through, it could see major upsides.

T-Mobile US (TMUS-Q) — Stockchase

Still margin pressures on business and some slowing growth. Good cash generation. Balance sheet is in good shape so he wouldn’t have any trouble owning this. Thinks that the best growth is behind some of the telecom companies right now.

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Sprint Nextel (S-N)
A U.S. telecommunications holding company. They just announced a merger with T-Mobile, and its consolidation is seen positively by experts. Sprint does not pay a dividend.

Sprint Nextel (S-N) — Stockchase

(A Top Pick Oct 17/06. Up .05%.) When you pick this, there was a tremendous upside to the model price. About a year ago, the fundamentals changed, his model price deteriorated and he sold his position.. His current model price is $19.66, only a 7% upside and he is finding value elsewhere.

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China Mobile Hong Kong (CHL-N)
A Chinese state-owned telecommunication company. They have grown their dividends reliably. There is still growth opportunity in China but it’s still a mature business. They have a good balance sheet and is a good long-term investment.

China Mobile Hong Kong (CHL-N) — Stockchase

The fundamental story on this is that it is, by far and away, the biggest global telecom company. Doing very, very well. Fundamentally, the Chinese government is trying to regulate, to ensure that China Telecom and China Unicom become much more significant in the market, but taking away some of the power that this company…

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